Finding Aid of the Biographical Directory of the General Assembly of North Carolina Project Photograph Collection (General Assembly Composite Photograph File), PHC.31

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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

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. It is a bicameral legislature consisting of the North Carolina House of Representatives (formerly the North Carolina House of Commons) and the North Carolina Senate. The House has 120 members; the Senate has 50. Legislators in both chambers serve two-year terms. The North Carolina General Assembly meets in the state capital of Raleigh (except for special occasions, when legislators might decide to hold a ceremonial session in some other city).

Contents of the Collection

1. Portraits,1989-1992

James C. Gardner, President of the NC Senate, 1989-1992
PhC.31.1.01
Josephus L. Mavretic, House Speaker, 1989-1990
PhC.31.1.02
Luther H. Hodges, former NC Governor
PhC.31.1.03
Henson Barnes, President Pro Tempore of the NC Senate, 1989
PhC.31.1.04

2. Composites,1885-1993

North Carolina Constitutional Convention, 1875
PhC.31.2.01
North Carolina Constitutional Convention, 1875
Folder 1875 Composite
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1885
PhC.31.2.02
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1899
PhC.31.2.03
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1915
PhC.31.2.04
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1917
PhC.31.2.05
North Carolina Senate, 1933
PhC.31.2.06
North Carolina Senate, 1937
PhC.31.2.07
North Carolina Senate, 1953
PhC.31.2.08
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1965
PhC.31.2.09
North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate, 1967
PhC.31.2.10
North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate, 1969
PhC.31.2.11
North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate, 1971
PhC.31.2.12
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1973-1974
PhC.31.2.13
North Carolina Senate, 1979
PhC.31.2.14
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1979
PhC.31.2.15
North Carolina Senate, 1981
PhC.31.2.16
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1981
PhC.31.2.17
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1983
PhC.31.2.18
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1985
PhC.31.2.19
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1987
PhC.31.2.20
North Carolina Senate, 1987
PhC.31.2.21
North Carolina Senate, 1989
PhC.31.2.22
North Carolina House of Representatives, 1989
PhC.31.2.23
North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate, 1993
PhC.31.2.24

Subject Headings

  • Barnes, Henson P.
  • Gardner, James Carson, 1933-
  • Hodges, Luther Hartwell, 1898-1974
  • Mavretic, Joe, 1934-
  • North Carolina. Constitutional Convention (1875)
  • North Carolina. General Assembly. House of Representatives
  • North Carolina. General Assembly. Senate
  • North Carolina. General Assembly
  • Legislative bodies
  • Legislators--North Carolina
  • Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
  • State governments
  • 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.

    Processing Information

  • Processed by Kim Andersen Cumber, October 2006
  • Encoded by Kim Andersen Cumber, November 2006
  • Additional processing and encoding of additions by Kim Andersen Cumber, January 2008
  • Additional processing and encoding of additions by Kim Andersen Cumber, February 2012