Guide to the Clarence Hamilton Poe Pamphlet, 1963

Collection Number MSS 177

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Abstract:

The Clarence Hamilton Poe pamphlet contains Christmas wishes and an essay entitled "A Call to All Who Love the South," in which he addresses southern culture and race relations.

Clarence Hamilton Poe (1881 - 1964) became the editor of The Progressive Farmer in 1899 and formed the Progressive Farmer Company in 1903. He served as both president and editor of the company from 1903 until 1953, and retired as president in 1954. He then became the chairman of the board of directors and senior editor. Poe advocated better agriculture, health, and education for the people of North Carolina and the South. He was the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at North Carolina State College from 1920 to 1931, and a member of the Consolidated University of North Carolina Board of Trustees from 1931 to 1955. He received honorary degrees from several schools, including North Carolina State College (now North Carolina State University) and the University of North Carolina.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Poe, Clarence Hamilton, 1881 - 1964

Title

Clarence Hamilton Poe pamphlet, 1963

Call Number

MSS 177

Extent

1 folder

Location

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Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Clarence Hamilton Poe pamphlet, MSS 177, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Biographical Note


Clarence Hamilton Poe (1881 - 1964) became the editor of The Progressive Farmer in 1899 and formed the Progressive Farmer Company in 1903. He served as both president and editor of the company from 1903 until 1953, and retired as president in 1954. He then became the chairman of the board of directors and senior editor. Poe advocated better agriculture, health, and education for the people of North Carolina and the South. He was the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at North Carolina State College from 1920 to 1931, and a member of the Consolidated University of North Carolina Board of Trustees from 1931 to 1955. He received honorary degrees from several schools, including North Carolina State College (now North Carolina State University) and the University of North Carolina.

Scope and Content Note


The Clarence Hamilton Poe pamphlet contains Christmas wishes and an essay entitled "A Call to All Who Love the South," in which he addresses southern culture and race relations.

Online Catalog Terms


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Topics

  • Race relations--Southern states

Geographic Names

  • Southern states--Social life and customs--1865- .

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