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The Doris Elizabeth King Papers (1918-2011) contain correspondence, photographs, publications, news clippings, photocopies, course files, and research materials. Most of these materials document King's research on the history of the American Hotel and Motel Association (AHMA). Doris King (1925-2015) was a longtime professor of history from 1966-1991 at North Carolina State University and she served as the historian of the AHMA from 1962 to 1966.
Doris Elizabeth King (1925-2015) was a longtime professor of history at North Carolina State University. Born in Cairo, Georgia, she graduated (1945) as valedictorian of Georgia State Women's College at Valdosta. She later attended Duke University, where she earned an M.A. (1947) and a Ph.D. (1952) in history, and she was one of the first women awarded a scholarship for Ph.D. studies at Duke. She taught at Campbell College, Stephen F. Austin State College, and Wesleyan College from 1951 to 1962. She was the official historian of the American Hotel and Motel Association from 1962 to 1966. She joined the NC State University faculty in 1966 and remained until retirement in 1991. Her research focused on the history of the American hotel and motel industry. King was a friend of Mary Yarbrough, one of the first woman to earn a degree from NC State, and she played an instrumental role in the naming of Mary Yarbrough Court on the NC State's campus.
The Doris Elizabeth King Papers (1918-2011) contain correspondence, photographs, publications, news clippings, photocopies, course files, and research materials. Most of these materials document King's research on the history of the American Hotel and Motel Association (AHMA). She documented the history of the AHMA in the book By the Light of a Four Pointed Star: A History of The American Hotel and Motel Association. It does not appear that this book was ever published.
This collection is arranged in series. There are 6 series: The American Hotel and Motel Association (AHA/AHMA) History, Certificates and Awards, Course Materials, Historical Research, Hotel Industry and Travel Research, and Personal Papers.
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], Doris Elizabeth King Papers, MC 00551, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Bequest of Doris E. King, 2015 (Accession 2015-0097)
Processed by: Todd Kosmerick, 2015; machine-readable finding aid by: Todd Kosmerick, 2015; Collection reprocessed by: Katelyn Cuomo, 2024 November; Finding aid updated by: Katelyn Cuomo, 2024 November
The collection is organized into six principal series:
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is the name of the current iteration of the AHA/AHMA. This organization is a national organization that represents the hotel industry. The AHA was the original version of the organization. It was established in 1953. In 1962, the AHMA became the new name and the organization expanded to include motels.
The Certificates and Awards series includes certificates and awards Doris King earned throughout her career as a history professor.
The Course Materials series includes readings, correspondence, and lecture materials related to the history courses Doris King taught at NC State.
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Notes from discarded box: "Topic: Raleigh, N.C. 1890-1910: Joint Meeting of History 492-002, Sr. Seminar in History of Urban Life in the U.S. Since 1860, NCSU with a group of senior citizens who remember Raleigh as it was in 1910. Also present, as consultant, Elizabeth Reid. Seminar Director: Prof. Doris E. King. Place: 3402 Leonard St., Raleigh, N.C."
Maxell magnetic sound recording tape, low noise "LNE35-7", polyester.
The Historical Research series includes correspondence, history pamphlets and books, and research notes about topics like American history and women’s history.
The Hotel Industry and Travel Research series includes correspondence, hotel and travel magazines, publications, and books, and slides.
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The Personal Papers series includes correspondence, King’s family history materials. Georgia Retired Teachers Association meeting materials, and photos.
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], Doris Elizabeth King Papers, MC 00551, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.