Inventory of the Monroe Evans Papers, 1922-1972
Abstract
First Jewish mayor of Fayetteville, N.C.
Collection contains papers mainly from his term in office, 1965-1969. There is correspondence and materials from his campaign; a significant collection of pictures taken during his tenure; and scrapbooks holding pictures, letters, clippings, items relating to his chairmanship of the Cumberland Co. United Services Fund, original writings and poetry.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Evans, Monroe E.
- Title
- Monroe Evans Papers, 1922-1972
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 0.6 Linear Feet, 95 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Collection contains papers mainly from his term in office, 1965-1969. There is correspondence and materials from his campaign; a significant collection of pictures taken during his tenure; as well as clippings, programs and printed materials.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
Papers, 1922-1972
Historical Note
Mayor of Fayetteville, N.C.
Subject Headings
Related Material
Duke University also holds the Evans Family Papers, which includes scrapbooks kept by Monroe Evans during his mayoral term.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Monroe Evans Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Monroe Evans Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1977.
Processing Information
Processed by Meghan Lyon, April 2011
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, April 2011
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
