Finding Aid of the National Highway Association, Good Roads Association Records, 1902-1917, ORG.87
Abstract
The Good Roads Association was formed in 1902 as North Carolina's chapter of the National
Highway Association. The association actively worked towards the establishment of
a highway system in North Carolina with great success. The state spent $65 million
to make 5,500 miles of roads. Significant members in the association included Hattie
Morehead Berry and Joseph Hyde Pratt. The work of the Good Roads Association led to
the creation of the State Highway Commission in 1921, and in 1971, the State Highway
Commission became the Department of Transportation.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- National Highway Association-North Carolina Good Roads Association Related Papers
- Call Number
- ORG.87
- Creator
- National Highway Association. Good Roads Association
- Date
- 1902 - 1917; 1949
- Extent
- 2.00 boxes
- Language
- English
- Repository
- State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], ORG.87, National Highway Association, Good Roads Association, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Collection Overview
This collection has been divided into nine series, including general records, correspondence, press releases, programs, southern National Highways bill, an article, school and roads bond vote, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous.
Arrangement Note
Chronological within each series.
Finding Aid prepared by: Rachel Robinson in 1958; revised by Jason Sweitzer on 23
March 2009.
Historical Note
Contents of the Collection
1. General Records,1902 - 1917
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This series is divided into four subseries and includes the initial text for the constitution and by-laws of the organization upon its founding, the original charter for the Good Roads Association of North Carolina's membership in the National Highways Association, and general records of the organization.
Constitution and By-Laws,1902
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This subseries includes the initial text for the constitution and by-laws of the organization upon its founding.
Good Roads Charter,1914
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This subseries includes the original charter for the Good Roads Association of North Carolina's membership in the National Highways Association.
National Highways Association,1914
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This subseries includes related documents concerning the organization, membership, and structure of the National Highways Association.
General Records,1902 - 1915
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This subseries includes a single volume that was initially a ledger for the newly formed Good Roads Association. Within this volume are the initial county dues payments and the minutes from the first few meetings held by the association. After this point the book becomes a scrapbook of correspondence, event programs, and newspaper clippings concerning the Good Roads Association.
2. Correspondence,1910 - 1917
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This series includes letters from the officers of the Good Roads Association and related offices to other members or associates. The majority of the letters are from Mr. Pratt and all correspondence is of a business nature.
3. Press Releases,1915 - 1917
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This series includes press releases prepared by the Good Roads Association to promote or transmit information to the public.
4. Programs,1910 - 1917
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This series includes a number of pamphlets and documents describing the convention held by the Good Roads Association and related organizations.
5. Southern National Highways Bill,1915
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This series includes documents describing resolutions and information concerning the Southern National Highways Bill.
6. Article,1944
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This series includes an article written by Bill Sharpe for the States News Bureau. The article describes early efforts in 1921 for the expansion of roads in the state of North Carolina by Governor Morrison.
7. School and Roads Bond Vote,1949
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This series is divided into three subseries: Governor Commentary, Fact Sheets, and County Allocations. The School and Roads Bond issues concerned the appropriation and use of $200,000,000.00 for the improvement of county roads. The Governor Commentary subseries includes correspondence and speeches provided by the Governor in support of the School & Road Bond. The Fact Sheets subseries includes fact sheets composed for public reading concerning details of the intended use of funds that would be provided by the passing of the School & Roads Bond. The County Allocations subseries includes a number of sheets that detail how the funds supplied by the School & Roads bond would be disbursed among the counties of the state for the improvement to schools and roads.
Governor Commentary,1949
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This subseries includes correspondence and speeches provided by the Governor in support of the School and Roads Bond.
Fact Sheets,1949
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This subseries includes fact sheets composed for public reading concerning details of the intended use of funds that would be provided by the passing of the School and Roads Bond.
County Allocations,1949
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This subseries includes a number of sheets that detail how the fund supplied by the School and Roads bond would be disbursed among the counties of the state for the improvement to schools and roads.
8. Miscellaneous, 1916, 1949, no date, 1916
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This series is divided into three subseries: Blank Forms, Speeches, and Flyer.
Blank Forms
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This subseries include unmarked forms meant for the collection of varieties of data from counties that were distributed by state organizations. Also included are blank petition forms.
Speeches,1949
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This subseries includes printed speeches meant for release to the public via print or radio concerning events associated with the Good Roads Association and the Schools and Roads Bond.
Flyer,1949
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This subseries includes a single flyer displaying portraits and descriptions of state officials in support of the Schools and Roads Bond.
9. Newspaper Clippings,1913 - 1914
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
Deposited in the State Archives of North Carolina prior to 1958.No donor information is available.