William B. Umstead Governors' Papers, Special Police, 1953-1954, MARS ID 366.5

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William B. Umstead Governors' Papers, Special Police, 1953-1954, MARS ID 366.5

Abstract

Chiefly routine correspondence recording personnel actions for special police officers licensed and bonded by the state and employed by various private corporations.

Descriptive Summary

Title
William B. Umstead Governors' Papers, Special Police
Call Number
MARS ID 366.5
Creator
Umstead, William Bradley, 1895-1954.
Date
1953-1954
Extent
0.40 cubic feet, 1.00 fibredex boxes
Language
English
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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Restrictions on Access & Use

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research; records stored offsite, requires additional retrieval time; advanced notice required for Saturday access.

Use Restrictions

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], William B. Umstead Governors' Papers, Special Police, 1953-1954 (MARS 366.5), North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC, USA.

Collection Overview

Chiefly routine correspondence recording personnel actions for special police officers licensed and bonded by the state and employed by various private corporations.

Arrangement Note

Chronological.

Biographical/Historical note

William B. Umstead was born in Bahama North Carolina on May 13, 1895. A 1916 graduate of University of North Carolina, Umstead fought in World War I then studied law at Trinity College upon his return home. Umstead began his career practicing law in Durham county, and later served in the United States House of Representatives and Senate. In 1952 he was elected governor, where he served until his death in 1954.

Contents of the Collection

Collection Contents
Special Police, 1953-1954, 1953-1954
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Subject Headings

  • Licenses
  • Police, Private
  • Watchmen