Durham, North Carolina City/County Charter Commission records, 1966-1974

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Summary

Creator:
North Carolina. Durham City-County Charter Commission
Abstract:
Group formed in the 1970s to draft a charter for the consolidation of the Durham, North Carolina City and County governments. Durham, North Carolina City/County Charter Commission records contain correspondence, financial records, reports, statements, memoranda, polls, minutes, maps, and other documents. Most materials date from 1971 to 1974.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet
Approx. 2200 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00344

Background

Scope and content:

The Durham, North Carolina City/County Charter Commission records contain correspondence, financial records, reports, statements, memoranda, polls, minutes, maps, and other documents from the Durham City/County Charter Commission. The organization was formed to draft a charter for the consolidation of the Durham City and Durham County governments, and was chaired by E.K. Powe. The group was aided by the Institute of Government at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as the Atlanta, Georgia firm Public Research and Management, Inc. Most materials date from 1971 to 1974.

[Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Use of these materials may require production of listening or viewing copies. Please contact Research Services before coming to use this collection.]

Acquisition information:
The Durham, North Carolina City/County Charter Commission records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills, May 2011

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Collection is open for research. However, original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Use of these materials may require production of listening or viewing copies.

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[Identification of item], Durham, North Carolina City/County Charter Commission Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.