Finding Aid of the Biographical Directory of the General Assembly of North Carolina Project Photograph Collection (General Assembly Composite Photograph File), PHC.31
Abstract
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state of North Carolina's state legislature.
This elected body makes the laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes.
This collection consists of composite photographs of the North Carolina General Assembly,
one original photograph depicting a composite of members of the N.C. Constitutional
Convention of 1875, and several color portraits.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Biographical Directory of the General Assembly of North Carolina Project Photograph Collection (General Assembly Composite Photograph File)
- Call Number
- PHC.31
- Creator
- North Carolina State Archives
- Date
- 1875 - 1993
- Extent
- 1.00 boxes, 27.00 items
- 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], PhC.31, General Assembly Composite Photograph File, State Archives of North Carolina; Raleigh, NC.
Collection Overview
This collection consists of composite photographs of the North Carolina General Assembly. Also included are: one original photograph depicting a composite of members of the NC Constitutional Convention of 1875; a color portrait of Lt. Gov. James C. Gardner, President of the NC Senate 1989-1992; a sepia portrait of House Speaker Josephus L. Mavretic, 1989-90; four color portraits of Luther H. Hodges, former NC Governor; and a photograph of Henson Barnes, President Pro Tempore of the NC Senate 1989.
Arrangement Note
Arrangement of this collection follows a chronological sequence. Two oversized composites are stored with other Oversized Photograph Collection materials.
Biographical/Historical note
Contents of the Collection
Subject Headings
Acquisitions Information
Two (2) color composite photographs of the 1979 NC Senate and NC House of Representatives were purchased by the North Carolina State Archives on Sept. 25, 1979, and accessioned Oct. 15, 1979; One (1) color composite photograph of the 1981-1982 NC House was purchased Nov. 24, 1981, and accessioned Nov. 24, 1981; One (1) color composite photograph of the 1981 NC Senate was purchased Feb. 10, 1982, and accessioned Feb. 22, 1982; One (1) original black and white composite photograph of the 1875 Constitutional Convention was donated by Mrs. Mildred Feree, 507 Hertford, Raleigh, NC 27609 on Oct. 15, 1985, and accessioned Dec. 12, 1985; Two (2) Color composite photos of the 1987-88 NC Senate and NC House of Representatives were purchased from Smith Studio Photographers, 2420 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27608 on Aug. 12, 1987, and accessioned Sept. 30, 1987; and Three (3) Color photographs of the 1989 NC Senate, 1989 90 NC House of Representatives, Lt. Gov. James C. Gardner, and One (1) Sepia photograph of House Speaker Josephus L. Mavretic were purchased from Smith Studios, Raleigh, NC on Feb. 21, 1990. An additional 7 composite photos were donated October 16, 2006, by Mrs. John T. Church, widow of Vance County legislator John T. Church (1967 House and Senate, 1969 House and Senate, 1971 House and Senate, 1983-84 House, 1985-86 House, 1987-88 House, and 1989-90 House). The Kansas State Historical Society donated a 1973-1974 NC House of Representatives composite photograph in January of 2008.