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- 1886 Frank Porter Graham, who served as University president from 1930 to 1932, was born in Fayetteville. When the General Assembly created the Consolidated University of North Carolina, he was named as its first president, serving in this position until 1949.
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Category Archives: college
An illusionist comes to town, gunplay ensues (1845)
(Part 3 of our “welcome back students” series…) It seems that Chapel Hill has seen quite a parade of entertainers and other characters come through town over the years. One such visit from an intriguing 19th-century illusionist named the “Fakir … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1845, 19th century, Chapel Hill, college, Education, Fakir of Ava, Hillsborough, illusionists, Just for Kicks, magicians, Staff Finds, students, University life, University of North Carolina, violence, William Bagley
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An illusionist comes to town, gunplay ensues (1845)
(Part 3 of our “welcome back students” series…) It seems that Chapel Hill has seen quite a parade of entertainers and other characters come through town over the years. One such visit from an intriguing 19th-century illusionist named the “Fakir … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1845, 19th century, Chapel Hill, college, Education, Fakir of Ava, Hillsborough, illusionists, Just for Kicks, magicians, Staff Finds, students, University life, University of North Carolina, violence, William Bagley
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Beware of fiddlin’ roommates
As our way of welcoming Carolina students back to campus, this week we’ll share a few reflections and experiences of bygone Tar Heels. These letters and diary entries are rich, funny, often surprising accounts of student life in Chapel Hill. … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1834, Carolina, Chapel Hill, Charles L. Pettigrew, college, Education, Family, fiddles, Just for Kicks, Pettigrew, roommate, Staff Finds, students, Tar Heels, University of North Carolina
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