Dr. Marcus Cyrus Hunter Papers, 1885-1921

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-2021-010

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains two bound ledgers dated 1885-1906 and 1908-1921, one unbound ledger dated 1896-1901, and a letter addressed to Dr. Hunter dated 1918. Ledgers include information on patient payments. Materials are dated 1885-1921.

Dates

1885 - 1921

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

0.33 Cubic Feet

1.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Marcus Cyrus Hunter (1857-1936) was one of the most widely known doctors in Mecklenburg County in the late 19th and early 20th century. HDr. Hunter studied medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, MD, and later returned to Huntersville, NC where he practiced medicine for nearly half a century. This collection contains three ledgers and a letter addressed to Dr. Hunter. Materials are dated 1885-1921 and in poor condition.

Arrangement

Collection materials are not arranged in series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.

Condition Description

Materials are in poor condition. There is evidence of black mold and ledgers are brittle.

Physical Description

Marcus Cyrus Hunter was born to Robert Boston Hunter and Rebecca Wilson Hunter on November 1, 1857 in North Carolina. He married Ida Wilson Hunter in May 1884 and had two children, Olin Wilson Hunter and Reid L. Hunter. Dr. Hunter died on August 3, 1936 and is buried in Huntersville ARP Church Cemetery in Huntersville, NC.