Martha W. Evans Collection, 1929-1979
Content Description
This collection includes material relating to Martha W. Evans’ life and career. The bulk of the collection is from her political career during the 1950s-1960s.
Dates
- 1929 - 1979
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public without restriction. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to duplicate or publish material from this collection must be obtained from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Extent
0.0 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Martha W. Evans (1910-1979) was the first woman elected to the Charlotte City Council, serving from 1955-1959. She later went on to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly from 1963-1965, and the Senate from 1965-1970. As a legislator, Evans advocated for causes rooted in education and mental health, including a universal kindergarten system, licensing of day care centers, and supporting the educational needs of the mentally challenged.
This collection contains documents, newspaper clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks with information relating to her political career. Materials are in good condition and dated 1929-1979.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.
Condition Description
This collection includes materials relating to Martha W. Evans’ life and career. The bulk of the collection is from her political career during the 1950s-1960s.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was completed by Sydney Carroll.
- Artifacts Subject Source: Local sources
- Brochures Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- City and County Government Subject Source: Local sources
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Election districts Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Evans, Martha W.
- Newspaper clippings Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Politics and government Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Speech Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Martha W. Evans Collection, 1929-1979
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Sydney Carroll
- Date
- 2021-11-04
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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Repository Details
Part of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Repository
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
