James R. Hawkins papers, ca. 1961-1980
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Summary
- Creator:
- Hawkins, James R.
- Extent:
- 15 Linear Feet
7800 Items - Language:
- English.
- Collection ID:
- RL.00520
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
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Chronology Date Event 1925 Mebane North Carolina1943-1946 Served in the U.S. Marine Corps1951 Graduated from Duke University1956 President, Durham Junior Chamber of Commerce1959-1967 Durham City Council Member1969-1970 Chairman, Research Triangle Planning Commission1970 Vice President, North Carolina Association of RealtorsPresident, Durham Chamber of Commerce1971 Mayor of Durham, North CarolinaJames 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.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of James R. Hawkins, 1983.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Don Sechler
Completed August 8, 1998
Encoded by Don Sechler
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Collection has recieved minimal processing and is open for research.
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[Identification of item], James R. Hawkins Papers, ca. 1961-1980, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.