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[Identification of item], James R. Hawkins Papers, ca. 1961-1980, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Gift of James R. Hawkins, 1983.
Processed by Don Sechler
Completed August 8, 1998
Encoded by Don Sechler
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James R. Hawkins worked as a realtor in addition to being involved in municipal politics and service organizations in Durham, North Carolina. He served as a City Council Member in Durham from 1959-1967 and was Mayor of Durham in the 1970s.
The subject files, correspondence, and published materials in the James R. Hawkins Papers span from ca.1961-1980, chiefly 1971-1975, and document Hawkins' role in civic life in Durham, North Carolina and provide evidence of the issues and concerns facing the citizens of Durham in the 1970s. The subject files retain Hawkins' original folder titles and alphabetical organization and provide an overview of the programs Hawkins was involved with as mayor as well as a view of the general issues Hawkins encountered while mayor of Durham. The correspondence series is arranged alphabetically and chiefly consists of letters to Hawkins from the citizens of Durham voicing their concerns over such civic issues as development, traffic safety, taxes, and various political issues. The correspondence also contains copies of Hawkins' responses to the letters he received from the citizens of Durham. This collection would be of value for scholars studying the recent history of the south or for those wishing to gain a clearer picture of the functioning of city government in the recent past. This collection is open to researchers and has received a minimal level of processing.
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
The subject files, correspondence, published materials, and other miscellaneous items in this collection generally relate to city government and the history of
The material held in the Subject Files Series serves to document the issues facing
The Publications Series includes reference works, general works of non-fiction, and governmental reports whose subject matter addresses the sorts of issues that Hawkins faced in the early
The Correspondence Series contains letters from constituents expressing concerned opinions about community issues, such as redevelopment plans, road repair, and tax. In many cases this series also includes copies of Hawkin's responses to the letters. The letters are filed in loosely chronological order.