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American Guild of Organists Collection, Charlotte Chapter, 1956-1969
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-2020-057
Abstract
Founded in 1896, the American Guild of Organists (AGO) is a national professional association that serves the organ and choral music fields. As an educational and service organization, AGO seeks to “foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ.” This collection contains materials relating to the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists from 1956-1969. Examples of documents include correspondence, newsletters, newspaper...
Dates:
1956 - 1969
Charlotte League of Women Voters Records, 1920-2004
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2020-055
Abstract
Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in 1920 during the National American Woman Suffrage Association’s annual convention. It was designed to be a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that would assist the 20 million new female voters in understanding and executing their new civic duties. The League was, and continues to be, a strong advocate of politically educated citizens and government and social reform legislation. Formed in 1922, the Charlotte League of...
Dates:
1920 - 2004
Charlotte Women's Political Caucus Records, 1974-2000
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2022-003
Abstract
The National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) is “a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process and creating a political power base designed to achieve equality for all women.” This group was founded in July 1971 in order to increase the number of women in all aspects of political life. The Charlotte Women’s Political Caucus also began in the early 1970s, and some of its founding members included Betty Chafin Rash,...
Dates:
1974 - 2000
Country Club Acres Garden Club Collection, 1958-1987
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-2021-003
Abstract
The Country Club Acres Garden Club was organized in 1958. The club’s flower was the Dogwood, and their colors were pink and white. The group met on the third Thursday of each month at 8pm to discuss club matters and gardening techniques. The purpose of the club was to improve the member’s knowledge of horticulture and to beautify their homes and gardens, thus beautifying their neighborhoods and community. The members referred to the club as a “learning club” because many of those involved...
Dates:
1958 - 1987
Mecklenburg County Ornithology Collection, 1926-2017
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2020-025
Abstract
This collection contains scrapbooks, artifacts, bulletins and newsletters pertaining to local ornithology clubs including the Carolina Bird Club, the Mecklenburg Audubon Society, Parks and Recreation and private individuals’ personal collections. Materials are in good condition and dated 1926-2017.
Dates:
1926 - 2017
Political Collection, 1885-2016
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2020-031
Abstract
This collection spans items of political relevance for the Carolinas between 1885-2016.
The collection consists primarily of sample voting ballots for Charlotte-Mecklenburg and
campaign paraphernalia. Items of particular interest in this collection include: a ticket to
the 1885 Grand Inauguration Ball for President Grover Cleveland; a poll book from
1928; a signed letter from Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his term as Governor of the
State of New York; a souvenir program from the 1936...
Dates:
1885 - 2016
Ranson-Hunter Collection, 1848-1990
Collection
Identifier: MS-2020-027
Abstract
The Hunter and Ranson families were two of the earliest families who settled in what was originally known as “Craighead.” In 1873, the town was renamed “Huntersville” for the Hunter family. These two families would join together through the 1890 marriage of William Joseph Ranson and Ellen Viola Hunter. The Ranson and Hunter families continued to influence the development of the Huntersville community throughout the 20th Century. The children of William and Ellen went on to serve their...
Dates:
1848 - 1990
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