Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery Manuscript Collection, 1949-1962
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-2020-034
Content Description
Charles Raven Brockmann (1888-1970) was a notable man in Mecklenburg’s history, who co-owned and operated Brockmann’s Bookstore, served as Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Assistant Director, and managed the Library’s special collections and archive department. In addition to these roles, he was a talented writer who authored several notable works, to include The Hornets’ Nest, the Story of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, as well as the featured publication of this collection, Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
This collection contains Charles Raven Brockmann’s manuscript entitled Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery, correspondence from William E. Loftin to Dr. J. Cecil Lawrence, and an introduction essay written by W.E. Price. Materials are in good condition and dated 1949-1962.
This collection contains Charles Raven Brockmann’s manuscript entitled Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery, correspondence from William E. Loftin to Dr. J. Cecil Lawrence, and an introduction essay written by W.E. Price. Materials are in good condition and dated 1949-1962.
Dates
- 1949 - 1962
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.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Raven Brockmann (1888-1970) was born on June 25, 1888 in Greensboro, NC to John Ludolph and Fannie E. Adams Brockmann. His brother, Herbert Victor Brockmann (1892-1949), along with the Legerton Company, opened Brockmann’s Bookstore in May 1915 located at 210 S. Tryon Street. The bookstore was famous for selling books, stationery, toys, novelties, magazines, office supplies as well as framing and engraving services. In 1917, Herbert and Charles took over interest in the store as Brockmann and Company. Together, they owned and operated the Brockmann Bookstore from 1917-1928, when the store closed.
Following the closure of the store, Charles accepted a position as the advertising manager of the H.W. Wilson Company in New York. He later went on to become the assistant director of the Mecklenburg County Public Library from 1943 to 1959. In 1956, he served as the first manager of the Library’s special collections and archive, known today as the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.
He wrote several books during this time, including The Hornets’ Nest, the Story of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, which he co-wrote with LeGette Blythe, as well as the featured publication of this collection, Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Charles R. Brockmann died on March 3, 1970 in Charlotte, North Carolina and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Georgia.
Following the closure of the store, Charles accepted a position as the advertising manager of the H.W. Wilson Company in New York. He later went on to become the assistant director of the Mecklenburg County Public Library from 1943 to 1959. In 1956, he served as the first manager of the Library’s special collections and archive, known today as the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.
He wrote several books during this time, including The Hornets’ Nest, the Story of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, which he co-wrote with LeGette Blythe, as well as the featured publication of this collection, Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Charles R. Brockmann died on March 3, 1970 in Charlotte, North Carolina and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Georgia.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet
0.17 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Charles Raven Brockmann (1888-1970) was a notable man in Mecklenburg’s history, who co-owned and operated Brockmann’s Bookstore, served as Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Assistant Director, and managed the Library’s special collections and archive department. In addition to these roles, he was a talented writer who authored several notable works, to include The Hornets’ Nest, the Story of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, as well as the featured publication of this collection, Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
This collection contains Charles Raven Brockmann’s manuscript entitled Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery, correspondence from William E. Loftin to Dr. J. Cecil Lawrence, and an introduction essay written by W.E. Price. Materials are in good condition and dated 1949-1962.
This collection contains Charles Raven Brockmann’s manuscript entitled Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery, correspondence from William E. Loftin to Dr. J. Cecil Lawrence, and an introduction essay written by W.E. Price. Materials are in good condition and dated 1949-1962.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in chronological order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.
Condition Description
Materials are in good condition.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was completed by Sydney Carroll, July 2020.
- Authors Subject Source: Local sources
- Brockmann, Charles Raven, 1888-1970
- Charlotte Publications Subject Source: Local sources
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Loftin, William E.
- Pastors Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Religion Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Story of Mecklenburg Presbytery Manuscript Collection, 1949-1962
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sydney Carroll
- Date
- 2020-07
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Repository
Contact:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
