Finding Aid of the L. Y. Ballentine Papers, 1941 - 1966, PC.1464
Abstract
Lynton Yates "Stag" Ballentine was born on a farm in Wake County on April 6, 1899.
After graduating from Wake Forest College, Ballentine returned home to help operate
the family dairy. He was active in the North Carolina Democratic Party, serving in
the North Carolina State Senate, as lieutenant governor, and Commissioner of Agriculture,
a position he held until his death in 1964.
The bulk of this collection consists of Ballentine's private papers (1949-1964), although
the collection deals indirectly with Ballentine's duties as Commissioner of Agriculture
and could be classified as semi-official in some cases. Includes correspondence (political,
social and agricultural in nature); newspaper clippings; materials related to integration
at Wake Forest College (1960-1963), an expansion program for Meredith College (1959),
and organizations that Ballentine was active in; also includes a scrapbook (1949-1953).
Lynton Yates "Stag" Ballentine was born on a farm in Wake County on April 6, 1899. After graduating from Wake Forest College, Ballentine returned home to help operate the family dairy. He was active in the North Carolina Democratic Party, serving in the North Carolina State Senate, as lieutenant governor, and Commissioner of Agriculture, a position he held until his death in 1964. The bulk of this collection consists of Ballentine's private papers (1949-1964), although the collection deals indirectly with Ballentine's duties as Commissioner of Agriculture and could be classified as semi-official in some cases. Includes correspondence (political, social and agricultural in nature); newspaper clippings; materials related to integration at Wake Forest College (1960-1963), an expansion program for Meredith College (1959), and organizations that Ballentine was active in; also includes a scrapbook (1949-1953).
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Lynton Yates Ballentine Papers
- Call Number
- PC.1464
- Creator
- Ballentine, Lynton Yates, 1899-1964.
- Date
- 1941 - 1964, 1966
- Extent
- 3000.00 items, 1.00 volumes
- 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], PC 1464, L. Y. Ballentine Papers, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Arrangement Note
The majority of the collection is arranged under a general heading of "Personal," by year.
The majority of the collection is arranged under a general heading of "Personal," by year.
Biographical Note
Lynton Yates "Stag" Ballentine was born on a farm in Wake County on April 6, 1899. After graduating from Wake Forest College [University] in the 1920s, Ballentine returned home to help operate the family dairy. After serving four terms in the North Carolina State Senate he was elected lieutenant governor in 1944. In 1948 he was elected Commissioner of Agriculture, a position he held until his death in 1964. In addition to being a leader in the of agriculture he was a leader in the North Carolina Democratic Party. At various times he was encouraged to run for governor and U. S. senator, as well as for another term as lieutenant governor.
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Acquisitions Information
Given by Mrs. L. Y. Ballentine, Raleigh. Received, November 23, 1970; accessioned, November 30, 1970.