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GHM ARCHIVES MSS. COLL. #41 1 MSS. Collection #41 McDaniel Lewis Papers, ca. 1921-1978. 13 boxes (467 folders), ca. 2500 items. NOTE: The numbers cited in parentheses, e.g. 1:5, refer the researcher to the Series#:Folder# in which that name or topic will be found. INTRODUCTION The McDaniel Lewis Papers consist of various correspondence, articles, printed materials, and photographs compiled and written by McDaniel Lewis. Lewis was an outspoken, conservative and sometimes controversial figure in Greensboro. He was quick to speak out or write letters to the editor on any topic of interest to him. The bulk of the materials relate to Lewis’s civic activities and his involvement in various social and political issues. Researchers interested in Greensboro/Guilford County politics will find information on several issues, including the debate over loyalty oaths during the Eisenhower administration, Quaker pacifism and the Peace Corps, the shooting of Willie Grimes at NC A&T University, and the 1927 recall election of several city councilmen. There are significant materials relating to the creation and development of the Greensboro Historical Museum, including correspondence discussing museum acquisitions and preparations for several anniversaries. Having an avid interest in history and historic preservation, Lewis was involved in numerous organizations, including the NC Dept. of Archives and History, the Guilford County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and the proposed creation of MacLamroc Park in honor of Guilford County historian, James MacLamroc. Topical correspondence includes several letters from prominent North Carolinian’s, such as Gov. Luther Hodges, Jesse Helms, and Senator Sam J. Ervin. For a more complete list of subjects, researchers should consult the index and/or folder listings. The main weakness of this collection is the lack of materials pertaining to Lewis’s personal life and his family. Series #28 contains a scant amount of family correspondence and genealogical information. There is, however, little information about his private life outside of his civic involvement. The collection also contains little information concerning the McDaniel Lewis & Co. investment firm, which he created in 1941. Arrangement: McDaniel Lewis arranged his papers originally by subject/topic; the original order was maintained in most cases. The collection is arranged alphabetically into 45 series based on subject. Each subject is then sub-divided by either topic and/or document type. The series are: American Legion; Bank Holiday; Cook, Mrs. R.E.; First Baptist Church; Fisher and Latham Park Monuments; Frank, Philip E.; Greensboro and Guilford County Governmental Center; Greensboro Chamber of Commerce; Greensboro City Club; Greensboro Country Club; Greensboro Historical Museum; Greensboro; Greensboro Public Library; Greensboro Schools, Libraries, and Boundaries; Greensboro Sesquicentennial; Greensboro 27; Guilford County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; Guilford County Bicentennial Commission; Guilford County Director of History, Culture, and Information; Guilford County Genealogical

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MSS. Collection #41

McDaniel Lewis Papers, ca. 1921-1978. 13 boxes (467 folders), ca. 2500 items.

NOTE: The numbers cited in parentheses, e.g. 1:5, refer the researcher to the Series#:Folder# in

which that name or topic will be found.

INTRODUCTION

The McDaniel Lewis Papers consist of various correspondence, articles, printed materials,

and photographs compiled and written by McDaniel Lewis. Lewis was an outspoken,

conservative and sometimes controversial figure in Greensboro. He was quick to speak out or

write letters to the editor on any topic of interest to him.

The bulk of the materials relate to Lewis’s civic activities and his involvement in various

social and political issues. Researchers interested in Greensboro/Guilford County politics will

find information on several issues, including the debate over loyalty oaths during the Eisenhower

administration, Quaker pacifism and the Peace Corps, the shooting of Willie Grimes at NC A&T

University, and the 1927 recall election of several city councilmen. There are significant

materials relating to the creation and development of the Greensboro Historical Museum,

including correspondence discussing museum acquisitions and preparations for several

anniversaries.

Having an avid interest in history and historic preservation, Lewis was involved in numerous

organizations, including the NC Dept. of Archives and History, the Guilford County American

Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and the proposed creation of MacLamroc Park in honor of

Guilford County historian, James MacLamroc. Topical correspondence includes several letters

from prominent North Carolinian’s, such as Gov. Luther Hodges, Jesse Helms, and Senator Sam

J. Ervin. For a more complete list of subjects, researchers should consult the index and/or folder

listings.

The main weakness of this collection is the lack of materials pertaining to Lewis’s personal

life and his family. Series #28 contains a scant amount of family correspondence and

genealogical information. There is, however, little information about his private life outside of

his civic involvement. The collection also contains little information concerning the McDaniel

Lewis & Co. investment firm, which he created in 1941.

Arrangement: McDaniel Lewis arranged his papers originally by subject/topic; the original

order was maintained in most cases. The collection is arranged alphabetically into 45 series

based on subject. Each subject is then sub-divided by either topic and/or document type. The

series are: American Legion; Bank Holiday; Cook, Mrs. R.E.; First Baptist Church; Fisher and

Latham Park Monuments; Frank, Philip E.; Greensboro and Guilford County Governmental

Center; Greensboro Chamber of Commerce; Greensboro City Club; Greensboro Country Club;

Greensboro Historical Museum; Greensboro; Greensboro Public Library; Greensboro Schools,

Libraries, and Boundaries; Greensboro Sesquicentennial; Greensboro 27; Guilford County

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; Guilford County Bicentennial Commission;

Guilford County Director of History, Culture, and Information; Guilford County Genealogical

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Society; Guilford County Note; Guilford County; Guilford County National Military Park; High

Point, NC; Historic Jamestown Society, Inc.; Lewis, McDaniel; Maps; Metropolitan Dinner Club

of Greater Greensboro; N.C. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; Oak Ridge

Military Institute; Printed Material; Quakers and Guilford College; Recall Election; Reserve

Officers Association; Richardson Hospital; United Arts Council of Greensboro; Van Noppen

Referendum; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans Memorialization; War Memorial Coliseum

(Commission); War Memorial Stadium; Wilson, Louis Round Centennial; and World War II.

Provenance: This collection was donated by McDaniel Lewis shortly before his death in 1978.

Although processed, it was not formally accessioned.

Processing: This collection was organized by Dennis Daniels of the UNCG History Dept. as part

of an internship during the summer of 1993. The finding aid was completed by Christine A.

Dumoulin, Archives Assistant, in July 2001.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

McDaniel Lewis was born on February 24, 1894, in Asheville, NC, to Elisha Betts Lewis and

Dora McDaniel. In 1898, the family relocated to Kinston, NC, where Lewis spent most of his

youth; Lewis was one of six children. After graduating from Kinston High School in 1912, he

attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received his A.B. As a

student, he began utilizing his writing abilities as co-editor of The Daily Tar Heel, the student

paper. He also worked on the staffs of the University Magazine and the yearbook, Yackety-Yak.

Lewis was also a student correspondent for the Greensboro Record.

Upon graduation in 1916, he took a position at Raleigh High School (NC) as an English

teacher and track coach. He married Lynwood Adams Cook of Danville, VA, in 1917. Towards

the end of World War I, Lewis was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry of the

U.S. Army in 1917; he served for two years, and spent 15 years in the U.S. Army Reserve Corps

as a captain. After the war, Lewis began working with the Southern Real Estate Company in

Greensboro for several years and then became interested in investment banking. He formed the

partnership of Lewis & Hall in 1931 and eventually established his own firm, McDaniel Lewis &

Co. ten years later.

From his early days in Greensboro, Lewis was an advocate and activist for the preservation

of local and state history. In 1924, the Greensboro Historical Museum was founded, Lewis being

a charter member. He would serve the museum for decades to come, including collecting

artifacts and serving on numerous committees. He also served as a member of the Executive

Board of the NC Dept. of Archives and History for 18 years, 12 of them as chairman. He

received several awards for his efforts in historic preservation such as the Dolley Madison

Award presented by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and a distinguished service award

from the Dept. of Archives and History. He was instrumental in getting the City of Greensboro to

set aside a soldiers and sailors area at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Lewis was also involved in several local Greensboro/Guilford County committees, including

the Guilford County Selective Service Board #2, the N.C. Municipal Council as director,

Chairman, Greensboro Recognition Day Committee, and the Guilford County executive

committee. During the 1970s, he was involved with the Member of the Guilford County

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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. He also was responsible for initiating the 1955

honor banquet for Edwin B. Jeffress, which led to establishing the Chamber of Commerce’s

distinguished citizen award. Lewis was also a trustee for Chowan College from 1957-61, 1963-

67.

Ten years after the death of his first wife, he married Lillian King Kimbrough in 1965. He

had two daughters, Margaret Betts and Mary Lewis. He passed away at his home on August 13,

1978.

Biographical Sources: [See biographical sketch in the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography,

vol. 4]. Also see biographical sketch from the Greensboro 27 (folder 18:2).

SCOPE & CONTENT NOTE

The materials in this collection focus primarily on the civic and political activities of Lewis

rather than his family life. Much of the materials reflect his vast interests in political, social, and

historical issues relating to Greensboro. He was a member of numerous organizations and

committees during his lifetime.

Several series, such as the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Greensboro

Historical Museum, and the Guilford County Bicentennial Commission contain large

amounts of correspondence, especially letters from prominent social and political figures, such as

Andrew Joyner (9:5, 9:6, 12:25, 12:29), Ceasar Cone (16:1), Edward R. Murrow (17:6), and

Gov. Luther Hodges (12:9). Lewis wrote many letters soliciting support for different causes,

such as the building of War Memorial Stadium or expressing his conservative opinions on social

issues. Of particular note is Lewis’s view on race relations at the end of the Civil Rights

Movement and changes in local government. He blasts the Chamber for their handling of the

1969 shooting of Willie Grimes at A&T University and the possible implementation of a ward

system of city government. (9:12, 9:20-21)

Lewis’s love of history and interest in preservation efforts are well documented. The

Greensboro Historical Museum series contains documentation on early collection development

(12:2-8), correspondence and printed materials relating to its 35th

anniversary (12:22-12:50), and

various clippings (12:37). Also of interest are the reports and correspondence of his involvement

with making Guilford Courthouse a national military park. The correspondence includes letters

from Stewart Udall and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior (25:10) and Sen. Sam J. Ervin. (25:4).

Additional documentation for preserving the history of Greensboro/Guilford county can be seen

in the correspondence of the Original Acts of Greensboro and Guilford County (8:1), Fisher and

Latham Park Monuments (5:1), and the newspaper clippings in the Greensboro Sesquicentennial

(17:15-16).

The series on the American Legion (#1), Veterans of Foreign Wars (#40) & Veterans

Memorialization (#41), War Memorial Coliseum and Stadium projects (#42 & 43) and

World War II (#45) document Lewis’s military involvement and his patriotism. He was

instrumental in convincing the City of Greensboro to set aside a soldiers and sailors area at

Forest Lawn Cemetery (41:1-20).

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SERIES DESCRIPTIONS

1. American Legion. 22 folders. 1934-1975.

Includes material relating to an Armistice Day celebration in Greensboro, 1941-42, which

Lewis helped organize: includes correspondence with Gen. J. Van B. Metts and John T.

Kennedy., clippings, and programs.

A second series relates to the state American Legion Convention held in Greensboro in

1934. Composed mainly of letters, there are also clippings and printed material (flyers,

programs), and two photographs. Notable correspondents include Gov. John Ehringhaus and

Frank Porter Graham. Miscellaneous material relates to Memorial Day Programs (1971-75) and

other Legion items.

2. Bank Holiday. 3 folders. 1930s.

This concerns the banking difficulties during the 1930s depression. Included are letters,

clippings, and a 1934 booklet on the condition of NC banks

3. Cook, Mrs. R.E. 3 folders. 1921-1937.

Letters, financial and legal documents relating to the purchase of property on Hillside Dr. by

Lewis's mother-in-law.

4. First Baptist Church. 17 folders. 1939-1975.

Includes correspondence, photographs, legal documents, printed material, etc. Lewis was an

active member of the church and this series reflects various aspects of its history, including

material concerning: activities during World War II; various church constructions; and the

Baptist Orphanage of N.C. Interesting religious/social subjects include: Bible courses in public

schools, "blue laws" and temperance, and material on a Jews for the Messiah group.

5. Fisher and Latham Park Monuments. 1 folder.

Includes biographical information on Basil J. Fisher and his family and the development of

the Fisher Park area. There is a photograph of the Genesis Monument, which marks the

geographic center of Guilford County.

6. Frank, Philip E. 1 folder. 1968.

This single item is a Confederate Memorial Day address delivered by Frank for the Sons of

Confederate Veterans on May 10, 1968.

7. Greensboro and Guilford County Governmental Center. 1 folder. 1973.

Includes brochures, clippings, invitation and a booklet.

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8. Greensboro and Guilford County Original Acts. 2 folders. 1957-1961.

Includes letters and printed items. All relate to Lewis's efforts to document the founding of

Greensboro. Included are copies of the various acts of establishment and the broadside --

"Original Documents Relating To The Founding of Greensboro" -- created for the

sesquicentennial celebration of 1958. Included is correspondence with Thad Eure.

9. Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. 52 folders. 1952-1975.

Letters, newspaper clippings and printed material compose this series focusing on diverse

business and political topics of the time. Highlights include information about: E.B. Jeffress

(Greensboro newspaper publisher and mayor) and the tribute dinner organized in his honor in

1957, at which he received the first Distinguished Citizen Award. Included is a copy of Lewis's

speech, "E. B. Jeffress--His Contributions to Greensboro." Correspondents of note include:

Christopher Crittendon and Carl T. Durham, Frank P. Graham, and Luther Hodges.

An interesting folder (#12) contains information on the racial disturbances in Greensboro in

May 1969, and Lewis's views on the proposed ward system during the same years (see also

folders #20-21). Lewis felt the Chamber had not adequately supported the police and National

Guard during the disturbance, and he was much opposed to proposed selection of councilmen by

wards, instead of the traditional "at-large" system.

The Wage Stabilization Board Investigation of 1952 concerns labor unions and contains

correspondence from N.C. House and Senate members, including: Clyde Hoey, Herbal C.

Bonner, and Carl T. Durham.

10. Greensboro City Club. 1 folder. 1972-1974.

Letter, clippings, printed items concerning the City Club, which was organized in 1972.

11. Greensboro Country Club. 7 folders. 1937-1976.

Correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, concerning the club and Lewis's membership.

12. Greensboro Historical Museum. 56 folders. 1924-1978 [bulk 1950s-1970s].

Includes correspondence, photographs, clippings and printed material. Lewis was a charter

member, first secretary and President of the Museum Corp. and this material reflects his various

roles and interests. There is much on the various anniversary celebrations (30th, 35th, 50th), and

also early museum literature of all types.

13. Greensboro Preservation Society. 3 folders. 1968-1975.

Includes letters and printed items concerning the Society.

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14. Greensboro. 2 folders. 1933-1970.

Printed material includes: 1931 pamphlet on Greensboro; 1933 "Revised Proposal for

Refunding"; a Directory of Clubs and Organizations (1969); and a Euterpe Club yearbook for

1970-71.

15. Greensboro Public Library. 3 folders. 1958.

Letters and clippings concerning the proposed site of the new Public Library building.

Included is a letter from Nellie Rowe Jones.

16. Greensboro Schools, Libraries, and Boundaries. 9 folders. 1954-1955.

Includes correspondence and clippings relating to schools and libraries and boundary lines:

bonds & finances, school consolidation and overcrowding, public library sites, and urban/county

development and boundaries.

17. Greensboro Sesquicentennial. 18 folders. 1957-1958.

Includes correspondence, clippings, photos, flyers/tickets etc. relating to the 150th

anniversary of the founding of Greensboro in 1808. Lewis was involved in organizing the event,

which is documented in some detail in this series.

18. Greensboro 27. 2 folders. 1975.

Lewis was one of the 27 citizens featured in this 1976 book by Abe D. Jones, Jr. There are

letters, clippings and corrected copies of Jones's biographical sketch of Lewis.

19. Guilford County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. 21 folders. 1971-

1976.

Letters, clippings, printed material etc., concerning the Bicentennial Commission, on which

Lewis served. Included are legal documents, correspondence concerning the planning and

celebrations, reports and minutes of the Commission, documents relating to the Battleground

Park (including President Gerald Ford's visit) and the proposed History Trail and MacLamroc

State Park. Important correspondents include: Jesse Helms and Gov. Bob Scott.

20. Guilford County Bicentennial Commission. 28 folders. 1962-1972.

Correspondence, minutes, financial records, clippings, books, programs, brochures,

photographs, etc. documenting the activities of the Commission in organizing the 200th

anniversary celebration of the establishment of Guilford County in 1771. Included is information

on a variety of historical organizations and locations in the county and numerous letters with

local, regional and national leaders.

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21. Guilford County Director of History, Culture & Information. 1 folder. 1972-1974.

Correspondence related to Lewis's idea for a permanent director to head a History and

Information section of county government.

22. Guilford County Genealogical Society. 1 folder. 1974, 1976.

Note concerning the organization of the Society in 1974, and a 1976 issue of the Guilford

County Genealogist.

23. Guilford County Note. 1 folder. 1933.

"Revenue Anticipation Note" issued by Guilford County, in the amounts of 25 & 50 cents, $1

and $5.

24. Guilford County. (Printed). 1 folder. 1936, 1971, 1973.

Includes a 1936 listing of employee salaries; 1971 annual report; and a 1974 Directory of

governmental officials

25. Guilford County National Military Park. 20 folders. 1941-1969.

Includes correspondence, clippings, printed material and maps. Letters and clippings focus

on development of the park (boundaries, land acquisitions, zoning, etc.), and the Veterans

Cemetery plans. Correspondents of note include: Carl T. Durham, Sam J. Ervin, B. Everett

Jordan, and Stewart L. Udall. There are management and environmental plans in the Dept. of

Interior Reports folders (#11-12). Information about the history of various park monuments,

numerous brochures and pamphlets on the park, and maps of the site (as well as a proposed

MacLamroc State Park) are also included.

26. High Point, N.C. 1 folder. ca. 1970s.

Includes two promotional pamphlets on High Point and an undated, typed historical overview

of the city.

27. Historic Jamestown Society, Inc. (N.C.). 1 folder. 1974, 1976.

Printed items, newsletters, and a note, relating to the activities of Historic Jamestown

Society, Inc.

28. Lewis, McDaniel. 14 folders. 1954-1971.

Includes correspondence, family history (including copies of 19th

century family letters),

photographs, reports, speeches and miscellaneous printed items (mostly pamphlets on various

N.C. topics), relating to Lewis, his family, and history in general. There are speeches relating to:

Christopher Crittendon, McDaniel Lewis, and 1930s financing.

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29. Maps. 3 folders. 1935-1971.

Included are maps of Greensboro (1959, 1968, 1971), Guilford County (1938, 1972) and

North Carolina (1935, 1963).

30. Metropolitan Dinner Club of Greater Greensboro. 1 folder. 1971.

Includes programs and brochures concerning the club.

31. N.C. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. 1 folder. 1970s.

Material relating to the Commission includes its "Purposes and Policies," information

directed to local committees in N.C., and two brochures.

32. Oak Ridge Military Institute. 1 folder. 1952, 1965.

Includes two printed items: "Early Years of a Century of Service" (a Centennial

Commencement program from 1952), and a 1964/65 Bulletin.

33. Printed Material. 2 items. 1930s, 1953.

Includes a "Homecoming" program (first page only), from the A&T vs. Morgan State

football game, in excellent condition; and a pamphlet by Charles L. Van Noppen of Greensboro

concerning the 1930s banking problems ("What Will The N.C. Legislature Do For The

Forgotten Man")?

34. Quakers and Guilford College. 25 folders. ca. 1960.

This series is rich in information relating to the Quakers, both local and national, and Lewis's

strong views in opposition to their pacifist positions during the 1960s. There is correspondence,

notes, printed material, etc. relating to communism, conscientious objectors, integration, and the

Peace Corps. Clippings relate to the American Friends Service Committee, Quakers and

communism in Greensboro, and loyalty oaths. Of particular note is a controversial speech given

by Lewis on Confederate Memorial Day at Green Hill Cemetery, criticizing the AFSC and

Guilford College. The speech caused uproar amongst supporters and its opposition on local and

state levels.

Correspondents of note include: Carl Durham, Sam Ervin, Jesse Helms, J. Edgar Hoover,

William S. Powell, and Francis E. Walter.

35. Recall Election. 3 folders. 1927.

Letters and clippings document the effort to recall several city officials and Lewis's letter-

writing campaign and efforts to prevent their recall.

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36. Reserve Officers Association. 1 folder. 1974.

Two items document the Association's activity in Guilford County and N.C.

37. Richardson Hospital. 1 folder. 1969, 1975.

Letters, clippings, and a pamphlet "History of L. Richardson Memorial Hospital," document

some of the history of this Greensboro African American hospital. Includes a letter from Lewis

to Rep. L. Richardson Preyer.

38. United Arts Council of Greensboro. 1 folder. 1969-1973.

A miscellaneous assortment of material relating to the Arts Council, including a letter to the

Greensboro Record, a Carolina Theater brochure proposal for a Performing Arts Center, and a

1969-70 Arts Council directory.

39. Van Noppen Referendum. 4 folders. 1947.

Correspondence, clippings, notes, relating to the Van Noppen property at the northwest

corner of Gaston (now Friendly) and Eugene streets. This controversial track of land had been

given to the City for its use, possibly as a park or war memorial site (which Lewis pushed for). It

was eventually sold to Sears Roebuck.

40. Veterans of Foreign Wars. 1 folder. 1947.

Letters (one from Mayor Fielding Fry) and brochure relating to a proposed new building for

the George E. Preddy, Jr. Post No. 2087 Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.

41. Veterans Memorialization. 20 folders. 1938-1945.

Correspondence, clippings, speeches, plats, relating to Lewis's and the American Legion's

efforts in helping to create a "Soldiers & Sailors Memorial" and burial plot at Forest Lawn

Cemetery, and for related Memorial Day programs. The memorial was dedicated on May 29,

1938 (see program in 41:18). Correspondents of note include: Josephus Daniels, Thomas Dixon

(who delivered the address at the memorial's unveiling), Cordell Hull, and William B. Umstead.

42. War Memorial Coliseum (Commission). 48 folders. 1944-1954.

Correspondence, clippings, maps, plats, photographs, notes, etc. relating to the controversial

plans and negotiations during the 1940s and 50s to find a suitable site to construct an

auditorium/coliseum as a World War II memorial.

There is extensive correspondence with political and business leaders concerning the various

proposals, and documentation of Lewis's outspoken views on the subject. There are minutes of

the Fund Commission, 1947-53 (see 42:29-30) on which Lewis served. Correspondents of note

include: Edward Benjamin, Cone family, W.H. Holderness, George E. Perrin (Chairman of the

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War Memorial Commission), and C.M. Vanstory. There is a copy of the 1945 "Site Selection

Report" prepared by the F. Ellwood Allen Organization.

43. War Memorial Stadium. 5 folders. 1925-1947.

Includes correspondence, clippings, photographs relating to the early efforts -- of which

Lewis was a major player -- to create a memorial to veterans of World War I. The various

concepts and politics, which eventually arrived at Memorial Stadium, are documented. See the

interesting promotional pamphlet in 43:5. Folder 43:3 is an early photo of the stadium taken by

local Greensboro photographer, W.H. Roberts.

44. Wilson, Louis Round Centennial. 1 folder. 1976.

Lewis writes letters of appreciation to Wilson, former Librarian at UNC Chapel Hill.

45. World War II. 57 folders. 1942-1950.

This voluminous series includes correspondence, clippings, programs, tickets, photographs,

etc. relating to Lewis's activities in Greensboro during World War II. There is significant

material relating to the organizational work and creation of Recognition Day (folders 6-23) that

Lewis headed. It was held in 1946 as a "thank you" for returning soldiers.

Among his many local activities, Lewis served on the Selective Service board, and this is

documented in some detail (folders 24-57), in both its local and state/national context: draft

deferments, registration totals, servicemen assistance, etc. There is the original zinc

photographic plate used by the newspaper when it printed the photo of the board members

(45:49).

There is correspondence with local, regional and national figures throughout the series,

including: Gov. Gregg Cherry, Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox, Rep. Carl T. Durham, Sen. Clyde

Hoey, Julian Price, Mayor C.M. Vanstory.

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FOLDER LISTING

Series Folder Contents

1 American Legion [1941-42]

1 “ -- Armistice Day -- Correspondence -- General

2 “ -- Armistice Day -- Correspondence -- Kennedy, John T.

3 “ -- Armistice Day -- Correspondence -- Metts, J. Van B.

4 “ -- Armistice Day -- Miscellaneous

5 “ -- Armistice Day -- Printed -- Clippings

6 “ -- Armistice Day -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

7 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Caldwell, J.M. (1934)

8 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Caldwell, J.M. (1934)

9 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Ehringhaus, John C.B.

10 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- General (1934)

11 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- General (1934)

12 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Graham, Frank P.

13 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Hay, John R.

14 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- NC Education Association

15 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- Samuel, Frank

16 “ -- Convention -- Correspondence -- State Democratic Exe. Comm.

17 “ -- Convention -- Photographic

* Johnson, Col. J. Monroe; McCloskey, Gen. Manus

18 “ -- Convention -- Printed -- Clippings

19 “ -- Convention -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

20 “ -- Convention -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

21 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

22 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

2 1 Bank Holiday (1930s) -- Correspondence

2 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

3 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

3 1 Cook, Mrs. R.E. -- Correspondence (1921-37)

2 “ -- Financial Documents

3 “ -- Legal Documents

4 1 First Baptist Church -- Baptist Orphanage of NC (1939-44)

2 “ -- Bible Courses in Public Schools (1943-44)

3 “ -- Blue Laws and Temperance (1941-42)

4 “ -- Construction and Growth (1940-56)

5 “ -- Construction and Growth (1940-56)

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Gartenhaus, Jacob (1943-6)

7 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1936-75)

8 “ -- Correspondence -- Newman, Samuel (1943-44)

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4 9 First Baptist Church -- Correspondence -- Southern Baptist Theological

Seminary

10 “ -- Endowments, Wills, and Legacies Committee

11 “ -- Jews for the Messiah

12 “ -- Photographic

13-14 “ -- Printed -- Circulars and Programs

15 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

16 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

17 “ -- World War II

5 1 Fisher and Latham Park Monuments

6 1 Frank, Philip E. -- Confederate Memorial Day Address (1968)

7 1 Greensboro and Guilford County Governmental Center (1973)

8 1 Greensboro and Guilford Co. Original Acts -- Correspondence (1957-61)

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

9 Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

1 “ -- Awards (1969, 1972)

2 “ -- Civic Affairs Division -- Name List (1952)

3-5 “ -- Correspondence

* Milner, Clyde (1958-75); Covington, George A. (1955-58); King,

Huger S. (1955-58); MacLamroc, James G.W. (1955-58); Preyer,

William Y. (1955-58); Sharp, Bill (1955-58); Harden, John W.

(1952-55); Joyner, Andrew, Jr. (1952-55); Smith, Ben L. (1952-55)

6-7 “ -- Jeffress, Edwin B. -- Correspondence (1955-57)

* Ballentine, L.Y.; Crittendon, Christopher C.; Durham, Carl T.;

Gill, Edwin; Graham, A.H.; Harden, John; Hodges, Gov. Luther;

Jeffress, Carl O.; Jeffress, Edwin B.; Joyner, Andrew, Jr.; Roach,

George H.; Wolff, Miles H.

8 “ -- Jeffress, Edwin B. -- Literary Productions

* Lewis speech: "E.B. Jeffress Contributions to Greensboro”

9 “ -- Jeffress, Edwin B. -- Miscellaneous

10.1 “ -- Jeffress, Edwin B. -- Printed -- Clippings

10.2 “ -- Jeffress, Edwin B. -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

11 “ -- Liquor Referendum (1969)

12 “ -- May 1969 Disorders and Ward System

13 “ -- Miscellaneous

14 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

15-16 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

17 “ -- Race Relations -- Correspondence (1969-70)

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9 Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

18 “ -- Race Relations -- Printed -- Clippings

19 “ -- Wage Stabilization Board Investigation (1952)

20 “ -- Ward System -- Correspondence (1969)

21 “ -- Ward System -- Printed -- Clippings

10 1 Greensboro City Club (1972-74)

11 Greensboro Country Club

1-3 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1937-76)

* Cone, Herman; Harden, John; Preyer, W.Y.; King, Huger S.;

Pierce, Claude C.; Wilkins, J.D.

4 “ -- Correspondence -- Miscellaneous

5 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

6 “ -- Printed -- Pamphlets

7 “ -- Printed -- Pamphlets

12 Greensboro Historical Museum

1 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- Crittendon, Christopher (1961-68)

2-8 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- General

9 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- Hodges, Luther H. (1964)

10 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- MacLamroc, James G.W. (1959-)

11 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- NC Department of Conservation &

Development

12 “ -- Correspondence (1960+) -- Schenck, David (1965,67)

13 “ -- 50th Anniversary -- Correspondence (1924-78)

14 “ -- 50th Anniversary -- Miscellaneous

15 “ -- Greensboro Mutual Life Two Dollar Bill (1861)

16 “ -- Miscellaneous -- 1960+

17 “ -- Photographic

18 “ -- Printed -- Clippings -- 1960+

19 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

20-21 “ -- Miscellaneous

22 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Burton, W. Frank (1954)

23 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Crittendon, Christopher

24 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Durham, Carl T.

25-28 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- General

29 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Joyner, Andrew, Jr.

30 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- MacLamroc, James G.W.

31 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- NC Department of

Conservation & Development

32 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Price, Ralph C.

33 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Powell, William S.

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34 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Correspondence -- Schiffman, Arnold A.

35 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Miscellaneous

36 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Photographic

37 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Printed -- Clippings.

38 “ -- 30th Anniversary -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

39 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- British Embassy

40 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Cannon, Carl F.

41 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Crittendon, C.

42 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Earl of Guilford

43-44 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- General

45 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Gill, Edwin

46 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Greene, Anne B.

47 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Jones, H.G.

48 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Kornegay, Horace

49 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- MacLamroc, James

50 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- NC Dept. of Adm.

51 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- NC Governor's

Office

52 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Powell, William

53 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Miscellaneous

54 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Correspondence -- Photographic

55 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Printed -- Clippings

56 “ -- 35th & Other Birthdays -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

13 1 Greensboro Preservation Society -- Correspondence (1968-75)

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

3 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

14 1-2 Greensboro -- Printed -- Miscellaneous [1933-70; 2 folders]

15 1 Greensboro Public Library -- Correspondence (1958-59)

* Hughey, Elizabeth; Hardy, John W.; Jones,

Nellie Rowe

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

3 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

16 Greensboro Schools, Libraries, and Boundaries

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Cone, Ceasar (1954)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1954)

3 “ -- Correspondence -- Guilford County Commissioners (1955)

4 “ -- Correspondence -- Harden, John (1954)

5 “ -- Correspondence -- Smith, B.L. (1954-55)

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16 Greensboro Schools, Libraries, and Boundaries

6-7 “ -- Miscellaneous

8-9 “ -- Printed – Clippings

17 Greensboro Sesquicentennial [1957-58]

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Crittendon, Christopher

2-3 “ -- Correspondence -- General

4 “ -- Correspondence -- Milner, Clyde A.

5 “ -- Correspondence -- Morehead, John L.

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Murrow, Edward R.

7 “ -- Correspondence -- N.C. Governor's Office

8 “ -- Correspondence -- Prickett, Karl E

9 “ -- Correspondence -- Waynick, Maj. Gen. Capus

10-12 “ -- Miscellaneous

13 “ -- Notes (Lewis, McDaniel)

14 “ -- Photographic

15-16 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

17 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

18 “ -- Speech

18 1-2 Greensboro 27 (book; 1975)

19 1 Guilford County American Revolution Commission (GCARBC) [1971-76]

2 “ -- Articles of Incorporation and By-laws

3 “ -- Battleground/Historic Trail/MacLamroc Park -- Correspondence

4 “ -- Battleground/ Historic Trail/MacLamroc Park -- Miscellaneous

5-6 “ -- Battleground/ Historic Trail/MacLamroc Park -- Printed

7 “ -- Correspondence -- Froelich, Jacob H., Jr.

8-9 “ -- Correspondence -- General

10 “ -- Correspondence -- Helms, Jesse

11-12 “ -- Correspondence -- Schenck, Anita C.

13 “ -- Correspondence -- Scott, Robert W.

14-15 “ -- Minutes

16 “ -- Miscellaneous

17 “ -- Notes (by Lewis)

18 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

19-20 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

21 “ -- Reports

20 Guilford County Bicentennial Commission

1 “ -- By-Laws & Organization (1969-70)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- Bain, Carson (Mayor; 1967)

3-4 “ -- Correspondence -- Carroll, DeWitt (1970-72)

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20 Guilford County Bicentennial Commission

5 “ -- Correspondence -- Crittendon, Christopher (1967-69)

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Elam, Jack (Mayor; 1970)

7-8 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1962-72)

9 “ -- Correspondence -- Holshouser, James E., Jr. (1971)

10 “ -- Correspondence -- Jones, H.G. (1970)

* Carroll, DeWitt

11 “ -- Correspondence -- MacLamroc, James G.W. (1971)

12 “ -- Correspondence -- Melvin, Jim (Mayor; 1971)

13 “ -- Correspondence -- Montgomery, Dale C. (1967-71)

14 “ -- Correspondence -- N.C. Dept. of Archives & History (1970)

15 “ -- Correspondence -- Powell, William S. (1967)

16 “ -- Correspondence -- Robinson, Blackwell P. (1967-71)

17 “ -- Correspondence -- Stapleton, Sidney (1969-70)

18 “ -- Financial Reports (1969-72)

19 “ -- Minutes (1969-70)

20-21 “ -- Miscellaneous

22 “ -- News Releases (1971)

23 “ -- Notes and Suggestions (by Lewis) (1970-72)

24 “ -- Photographic

25-26 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

27-28 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

21 1 Guilford County Director of History, Culture and Information (1972-74)

* Froelich, Jacob H., Jr.; Harden, John; MacLamroc, James G.W.;

Merrit, E.W., Jr.

22 1 Guilford County Genealogical Society [1974; 1976]

23 1 Guilford County Note ("Revenue Anticipation Note"; 1933)

24 1 Guilford County -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

25 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Aull, George H. (1963)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- Crittendon, Christopher (1941; 1963)

3 “ -- Correspondence -- Durham, Cart T. (Representative; 1964)

* Rickover, Adm. Hyman G.

4 “ -- Correspondence -- Ervin, Sen. Sam J. (1963)

5 “ -- Correspondence -- General (miscellaneous)

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Jordan, Sen. B. Everett (1964)

7 “ -- Correspondence -- Kornegay, Rep. Horace R. (1963-65)

* Hartzog, George, Jr.

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25 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

8 “ -- Correspondence -- Preyer, Rep. Richardson (1969)

9 “ -- Correspondence -- Schenck, Mayor David (1963-65)

10 “ -- Correspondence -- U.S. Dept. of Interior/National Park Service

* Udall, Stewart L.

11-12 “ -- Dept. of Interior Reports

13 “ -- Maps (Oversize flat)

14 “ -- Miscellaneous

15-17 “ -- Monuments

* Gray, William G.

18 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

19-20 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

26 1 High Point, N.C. (history)

27 1 Historic Jamestown Society (N.C.) [1974, 1976]

28 1 Lewis,

McDaniel

-- Correspondence – Miscellaneous (1954-55, 1958, 1963, 1971)

* Herman, Justin; Park, Roy

2 “ -- Family History

3 “ -- Notes -- Miscellaneous

4-5 “ -- Photographic -- Miscellaneous

6 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

7-11 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

12 “ -- Reports

13 “ -- Speeches

14 “ -- U.N.C. Class of 1916, 50th Anniversary

29 1 Maps -- Greensboro (1959, 1968, 1971)

2 “ -- Guilford Co. (1938, 1972)

3 “ -- North Carolina (1935, 1963)

30 1 Metropolitan Dinner Club of Greater Greensboro (1971)

31 1 N. C. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission -- Miscellaneous

32 1 Oak Ridge Military Institute (printed; 1952, 1965)

33 1 Printed -- Miscellaneous

* A&T vs. Morgan State, Nov. 1, 1952

Charles L. Van Noppen (1930s, re. banking pamphlet)

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34 Quakers and Guilford College

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Calhoun, Paul B. (1960)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- Durham, Carl T. (1960)

3 “ -- Correspondence -- Ervin, Sam, Jr. (1960-61)

4-8 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1960)

9 “ -- Correspondence -- Helms, Jesse (1960)

10 “ -- Correspondence -- Hoover, J. Edgar (1960)

11 “ -- Correspondence -- Jordan, B. Everett (1961)

12 “ -- Correspondence -- Jordan, Gladys S. (1960)

13 “ -- Correspondence -- Latham, Thomas E. (1960)

14 “ -- Correspondence -- Morris, E.A. (1961)

15 “ -- Correspondence -- Powell, William S. (1960)

16 “ -- Correspondence -- Sharpe, Bill (1960)

17 “ -- Correspondence -- U.S. Selective Service (1960)

18 “ -- Correspondence -- Walter, Francis E.

19 “ -- Miscellaneous

20 “ -- Notes

21 “ -- Printed -- Clippings (local)

22 “ -- Printed -- Clippings (national/state)

23 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

24 “ -- Speeches -- Confederate Memorial Day (1960)

35 1 Recall Election (1927) -- Correspondence

* Jeffress, Edwin B.

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

3 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

36 1 Reserve Officers Association (1974)

37 1 Richardson Hospital (L. Richardson Hospital history) * Preyer, Richardson (1975)

38 1 United Arts Council of Greensboro

39 1 Van Noppen Referendum -- Correspondence (1947)

* Chapin, F. Stuart, Jr.; Townsend, J.R.

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

3-4 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

40 1 Veterans of Foreign Wars

* Fry, Fielding L. (1947)

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41 Veterans Memorialization

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Adams, Allen (1938)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- Daniels, Josephus (1938)

3 “ -- Correspondence -- Dixon, Thomas (1938)

4 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1937-45)

5 “ -- Correspondence -- Hull, Cordell (1938)

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Moseley, Robert (1937-38, 1942)

* Painter, Pennell C.

7 “ -- Correspondence -- Red Cross (Greensboro; 1942)

8 “ -- Correspondence -- Smedberg, C.W. (1938)

* Painter, Pennell C.

9 “ -- Correspondence -- Umstead, William B. (1943)

10 “ -- Correspondence -- Veterans Administration (1938)

11 “ -- Correspondence -- War Dept. (1938)

12 “ -- Correspondence -- Yancey, H.A. (1944)

13 “ -- Lists of Veterans

14 “ -- Miscellaneous

15 “ -- Plats -- Soldiers/Sailors Memorial

16 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

17-18 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

19 “ -- Speech -- Dedication of Veterans Plot

20 “ -- United Daughters of Confederacy

42 War Memorial Coliseum (Commission)

1 “ -- Correspondence -- Benjamin, Edward B. (1946, 1949)

2 “ -- Correspondence -- Coble, Grady W. (1946)

3 “ -- Correspondence -- Cone Family (1947-54)

* Cone, Benjamin; Cone, Ceasar; Cone, Sydney M.

4 “ -- Correspondence -- Dillard, Stark S. (1946)

5 “ -- Correspondence -- F. Ellwood Allen Organization (1945-46)

6 “ -- Correspondence -- Frazier, Robert H., Mayor (1952)

7-10 “ -- Correspondence -- General (1946-54)

11 “ -- Correspondence -- Greensboro Parks and Recreation (1945-52)

12 “ -- Correspondence -- Holderness, W.H. (1944-53)

* Secretary, War Memorial Fund Commission

13 “ -- Correspondence -- Latham, Maude M. (1946)

14 “ -- Correspondence -- Lindley, J. Van (1945-46)

15 “ -- Correspondence -- Norfleet, Charles E. (1946)

16 “ -- Correspondence -- Perrin, George E. (1944-49)

* Chairman, War Memorial Fund Commission

17 “ -- Correspondence -- Price, Ralph C. (1946)

18 “ -- Correspondence -- Sullivan, William H., Mayor (1944)

19 “ -- Correspondence -- Townsend, James R. (1947, 1954)

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42 War Memorial Coliseum (Commission)

20 “ -- Correspondence -- Vanstory, C.M., Mayor (1945-47)

21 “ -- Correspondence -- Yancey, H.A. (1945)

22 “ -- Correspondence -- York, William M. (1953)

23-26 “ -- Literary Productions (i.e. notes & memoranda)

27 “ -- Literary Productions -- Site Selection Report

28 “ -- Maps

29-30 “ -- Minutes -- Fund Commission (1947-53)

31-34 “ -- Miscellaneous

35 “ -- Photographic

36 “ -- Plats

37-46 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

47 “ -- Printed -- Clippings (cartoons)

48 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

43 War Memorial Stadium

1 “ -- Correspondence (1925-27; 1938-40; 1947)

* Foust, Thomas R.; Greensboro Public Schools; Lewis, Ralph L.,

Mayor; Preyer, Allen T.; Von Blon, Philip; Wilkins, J.D.

2 “ -- Miscellaneous

3 “ -- Photographic

4 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

5 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

44 1 Wilson, Louis Round. Centennial

45 World War II

1 “ -- Miscellaneous

2 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

3 “ -- Recognition Day -- Correspondence -- Duke, Haywood (1946)

4 “ -- Recognition Day -- General

5 “ -- Recognition Day -- Greensboro High School

* Jamieson, Robert B.; Routh, A.P.

6-7 “ -- Recognition Day -- Replies to Invitations (1946)

* Anderson, S.E., Maj. Gen.; Bledsoe, T.B.; Boon, W.G., Mayor;

Cherry, R. Gregg, Governor; Cone, Benjamin; Durham, Carl T.,

Representative; Frink, J.L.; Fry, Fielding L.; Hauser, Col. John N.;

Hoey, Clyde R., Senator; Holt, E.P.; Jenkins, James W., Brig. Gen.;

Lindley, J. Van; Manning, John H., Maj. Gen.; McMillian, Roy L.;

Metts, J. Van B., Adj. Gen.; Millis, J.E.; Patterson, John S.; Perrin,

George E.; Phillips, E.N.; Price, Julian; York, W.M.; Yost, Elmer D.

8 “ -- Recognition Day -- Correspondence -- Rives, E. Earle

9 “ -- Recognition Day -- Correspondence -- Sixth Naval District

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45 World War II

10 “ -- Recognition Day -- Correspondence -- Vanstory, C.M., Mayor

11 “ -- Recognition Day -- Correspondence -- War Dept. (1946)

* Durham, Carl T.; Royal, Kenneth C., Brig. Gen.

12-13 “ -- Recognition Day -- Miscellaneous

14 “ -- Recognition Day -- Financial/Legal Documents

15 “ -- Recognition Day -- Notes

16-17 “ -- Recognition Day -- Photographic

18 “ -- Recognition Day -- Printed -- Clippings

19-21 “ -- Recognition Day -- Printed -- Programs

22 “ (no folder)

23 “ -- Recognition Day -- Printed -- Ticket

45 World War II -- Selective Service [1942-50]

24 “ -- Correspondence -- American Red Cross

25 “ (no folder)

26 “ -- Correspondence -- Amos, R.T.

27 “ -- Correspondence -- Cherry, R. Gregg, Gov.

28 “ -- Correspondence -- Civilian Navy Recruiting Committee

29 “ -- Correspondence -- Cox, Albert L., Brig. Gen.

30 “ -- Correspondence -- Craven, E.F.

31 “ -- Correspondence -- Durham, Carl T.

32 “ -- Correspondence -- Gast, Charlie

33-34 “ -- Correspondence -- General

35 “ -- Correspondence -- Greensboro Community Chest

36 “ -- Correspondence -- Kane, George W.

37-38 “ -- Correspondence -- Mets, J. Vann B., Brig. Gen.

39 “ -- Correspondence -- Moseley, Robert

40 “ -- Correspondence -- National Headquarters

* Hershey, Lewis B.; Wells, R.H.

41 “ -- Correspondence -- Navy League of U.S.

42 “ -- Correspondence -- N.C. Office of Selective Service

* Austell, M.H., Lt. Col.; Hupton, Thomas H., Col.; White, Laura W.

43 “ -- Correspondence -- Smith, B. L.

44 “ -- Correspondence -- Ulio, J.A., Maj. Gen.

45 “ -- Correspondence -- Umstead, William B.

46 “ -- Correspondence -- Vick Chemical Co.

47 “ -- Miscellaneous

48 “ -- Notes

49 “ -- Photographic

50 “ -- Printed -- Certificates

51-52 “ -- Printed -- Clippings

53-57 “ -- Printed -- Miscellaneous

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Index to the McDaniel Lewis Papers (ca. 1921-1978)

Note: The numbers following the name/subject entry -- e.g. 1:1 -- indicate in which Series:Folder

(or, if no ":", Series only) that name/topic can be found.

Abasher, Kate F. (Mrs. W.R. Abasher): 1:11

Abernathy, M.D.: 8:1

Adams, Allen: 41:1

Adams, Mrs. Marion Crawford:

Alexander, Dave: 9:3

Alexander, Edward P.: 12:43-44

Allen, Mary Moore: 12:27

American Friends Service Committee: 34:1-25

American Legion:

Armistice Day: 1:1-6

Convention (1934): 1:7-20

American Red Cross: 45:24

Amos, L.C.: 16:3

Amos, R.T.: 45:26

Anderson, J.: 4:9

Anderson, Maj. General S.E.: 45:6

Armfield, Helen: 12:2

Armfield, Myrtle: 12:25, 12:43

Arnett, Ethel Stephens: 12:25

Arnold, A.S.: 12:25

Aull, George H.: 25:1

Baily, Herbert G.: 9:4, 12:25, 16:2

Bain, Carson: 20:2

Ballentine, L.Y.: 9:6

Baptist Orphanage of N.C.: 4:1

Barden, Rep. Graham A.: 9:19

Barker, Boyd: 12:5

Barritt, Robert Carlyle

Beard, Bryce B.: 1:11

Beary, F.D.: 1:10

Beel, Dot: 12:5

Bell, Chester O.: 1:10

Bell, Hiram Jr.: 12:5

Benjamin, Edward B.: 8:1, 42:1

Bennette, Geo. R.: 4:7

Best, Ernest E.: 12:25

Bisbee, William H.: 1:10

Bledsoe, T.B.: 45:6

Blount, Winton M.: 12:3

Bonner, Rep. Herbert C.: 9:19

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Boon, W.G. (Mayor, Gibsonville): 45:6

Boren, Orton A.: 9:4, 17:3

Bowen, Claud B.: 4:7, 11:1

Bradshaw, Francis F.: 1:1

Brim, Kenneth M.: 12:25

Brooks, Margaret W.: 12:13

Brugh, Kenneth V. Jr.: 9:3

Bryan, Robert E.: 12:11

Burris, Jack Sr.: 12:6

Burton, Frank W.: 12:22, 12:27

Burwell, Olivia: 12:27, 17:3

Byrd, Clara B.: 12:28

Cadwgan, Gordon: 12:7

Caine, Mary Lyon: 13:1

Caldwell, J.M., 1:7: 1:8, 1:11

Calhoun, Paul B.: 34:1

Campbell, Forrest E.: 12:43

Cannon, Carl F.: 12:6, 12:7, 12:40

Carolina Theater (brochure): 38:1

Carraway, Gertrude S.: 12:44

Carroll, DeWitt E.: 12:7

Chalet, John: 11:1

Chatham, Rep. Thurmond: 9:19

Cherry, Hon. R. Gregg: 41:4, 45:6, 45:27

Church League of America: 34:4, 34:24

City of Greensboro:

Chamber of Commerce: 9:1-21

Founding: 8:1-8:2

Parks and Recreation: 42:11

City of Greensboro-Guilford County Governmental Center: 7:1

Clendenin, Kemp C.: 9:3, 9:17

Coble, Grady W.: 42:2

Comer, William E.: 1:1

Cone, Benjamin: 45:6

Cone, Ceasar: 16:1

Cone, Herman: 11:1

Confederate Memorial Day: 6:1, 34:25

Cooley, Rep. Harold D.: 9:19

Cook, Olan V.: 12:27

Cook, Mrs. R.E.: 3:1-3:3

Cook, Staley A.: 12:28

Corey, John: 12:5

Covington, George A.: 9:4

Cox, Brig. Gen. Albert L.: 17:2, 45:29

Craven, E.F.: 45:30

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Crittendon, Christopher C.: 9:7, 12:5, 12:11, 12:23, 12:41, 17:1, 17:3, 20:5, 25:2

Dana, H. Douglass: 12:6

Daniels, Josephus: 41:2

Daniels, Tom C.: 1:11

Danielson, Willard W.: 19:8

Davis, A.C.: 1:11

Davis, Harry T.: 12:25

Davis, Lambert: 12:5

Davis, Shelby Cullom: 12:6

Deane, Rep. Charles B.: 9:19

de Boinville, David: 12:5, 12:39

DeVane, R. Reed: 12:6, 12:8

DeVane, Thomas: 1:10

DeWitt, Carroll: 20:3-4

Dexter, H.G.: 1:1

Dillard, Stark S.: 42:4

Dixon, Hon. Thomas: 41:3

Dobbins, G.S.: 4:9

Dockery, Claudius: 12:13

Dodge, H.C.:1:11

Doggett, J.A.: 9:4

Dortch, Hugh: 12:44

Doughton, Rep. R.L.: 9:19

Duke, Elizabeth: 9:4

Durham, Rep. Carl T.: 9:7, 9:19, 12:5, 12:24, 17:2, 25:3, 45:6, 45:31

Edmunds, Mary Lewis: 13:1

Eakes, M.L.

Earl of Guilford: 12:42

Ehringhaus, Gov. John C.B.: 1:9

Eisenhower, Dwight D.: 12:7 (letter: re: presidential gown)

Elam, Jack: 9:17, 9:19, 20:6

Englander, Nancy: 12:2

Ervin, Sen. Sam J.: 17:2, 25:4

Estes, Fred D.: 12:44

Eure, Thad.: 8:1

Euterpe Club (Greensboro): 14:1

Faulconer, Mayor E.L.: 1:1

Fields, Frank V.: 1:11

First Baptist Church (Greensboro) 4:1-17

Fisher, Captain Basil J.: 5:1

Fisher Park (Greensboro): 5:1

Fletcher, Inglis: 12:27

Foster, John R.: 16:2

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Francisco, John R.: 12:7, 12:43, 12:44

Frank, Philip E.: 6:1

Frank, Stanley: 9:3

Frazier, Robert H.: 12:8, 42:6

Freeman, Edward L.: 12:6

Frink, J.L.: 45:6

Froelich, Jacob H. Jr.: 19:7

Frontis, Ellen: 13:1

Fry, Fielding L.: 40:1, 45:6

Fuller, Ellis Al: 4:7, 4:9

Gardner, Ralph. W.: 1:1

Gartenhause, Jacob: 4:7

Garst, John D. Jr.: 12:5

Gast, Charlie: 45:32

Gill, Hon. Edwin: 9:6, 12:44-45

Gordon, W.R.: 1:10

Gourley, Willard Jr.: 9:3

Graham, A.H.: 9:6

Graham, Frank P.: 1:12, 9:6

Gray, Gordon: 4:7

Gray, James A.: 12:4

Greene, Anne B.: 12:7, 12:44

Greene, Thomas Casey: 12:7

Greensboro:

Chamber of Commerce: 9:1-21

General: 14:1-2

Greensboro City Club: 10:1

Greensboro Community Chest: 45:35

Greensboro Country Club: 11:1-7

Greensboro Historical Museum: 12:1-56

Greensboro Metropolitan Dining Club: 30:1

Greensboro Preservation Society: 13:1-3

Greensboro Public Library: 15:1-3

Maps: 29:1

Parks and Recreation: 42:11

Race Relations: 9:17-18

Re-call Election (1927): 35:1-35:3

Sesquicentennial: 17:1-18

United Arts Council: 38:1

Wage Stabilization Investigation (1952): 9:19

Greer, Isaac G.: 12:28

Griffen, Clarence: 12:28

Griffith, Andy: 17:2

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Guilford County (NC): general: 24:1

Director of History, Culture and Information: 21:1

Genealogical Society: 22:1

Guilford County American Revolution Commission: 19:1-21

Guilford County Bicentennial Commission: 21:1-28

Maps: 29:2

Guilford, Owen T.: 12:5

Harden, John W.: 9:1, 9:5, 11:1, 16:4, 17:2

Harding, Edmund H.: 12:44

Hardy, John W.: 15:1

Harris, William C.: 12:27

Harrison, Roger W.: 17:2

Hartman, C.C.: 42:9

Hatch, John David: 12:44

Hatfield, John B.: 9:3

Hauser, Col. John N.: 45:6

Hay, John R.: 1:13

Hayes, James M.: 45:6

Helms, Sen. Jesse: 19:10, 34:9

Henderson, Archibald: 12:27, 12:44

Hensley, Bill F.: 12:11

Herman, Justin: 28:1

Higgins, V.B.: 9:4

Hill, M.S.: 1:10

Hodges, Luther: H.: 12:27, 17:7

Hoey, Sen. Clyde R.: 9:19, 45:6

Holderness, Howard: 9:1, 42:12

Holshouser, James E.: 20:9

Holt, E.P.: 45:6

Hoover, J. Edgar: 34:10

House Committee on Un-American Activities (pamphlet): 34:10, 34:24

House, R.B.: 1:11

Hughes, J. Winder: 12:44

Hughey, Elizabeth: 12:44, 15:1

Hull, Cordell: 41:5

Hunter, E.B.: 1:11

Hurdle, Patricia: 12:2

Ingram, Henry L.: 1:1

Jackson, C.J.: 4:7

Jackson, Ed: 12:25

Jackson, Henry G.: 12:6

James, Marion T.: 12:3

Jamieson, Robert B.: 45:5

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Jeffress, Carl O.: 9:6

Jeffress, Edwin B.: 9:6, 9:8-11

Jenkins, Brig. Gen. James W.: 45:7

Jester, John C.: 11:1

Jews for the Messiah: 4:11

Johnson, Carl D.: 12:43

Johnson, Gerald W.: 12:27

Jones, H.G.: 12:47, 20:10

Jones, Nelly Rowe: 15:1

Jones, Rep. Woodrow W.: 9:19

Jordan, Sen. B. Everett: 25:26, 34:11

Jordan, Gladys S.: 34:12

Jordan, Joye E.: 12:25, 12:44

Jordan, R.E.: 12:44

Jordan, Welch: 11:3

Joyce, Mary Lili: 12:4

Joyner, Andrew Jr.: 9:5, 9:6, 12:25, 12:29

Jupp, Tulla D.: 12:8

Kane, George W.: 45:36

Kellenberger, John A.: 12:25, 12:43

Kennedy, Brigadier General John T.: 1:1, 1:2

Kerr, Rep. John H.: 9:19

King, Huger S.: 9:4, 11:1, 11:2

Kirkman, Sen. O. Arthur: 17:2

Kleemeier, J.A.: 12:4

Kornegay, Horace, R.: 12:5, 12:48, 25:7

Kuykendall, J.S.: 17:2

Lambert, Barbara: 12:2

Latham, Maude M.: 42:13

Latham Park (Greensboro): 5:1

Latham, Thomas E.: 34:13

Ledbetter, L.L.: 16:2

Leonard, Colvin: 1:11

Lind, T.H.: 9:3

Lindley, John Van: 42:14, 45:7

Little, William B.: 9:3, 9:19

Logan, Robert S.: 12:25

McBride, R.J.: 1:10

MacLamroc, James G.W.: 9:4, 12:8, 12:30, 12:49, 20:11

McClean, E.C.: 11:1

McCloskey, Manus: 1:10

McFalls, S.A.: 11:1

McLean, Marie E.: 13:1

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McLendon, Charles A.: 11:3

McLendon, Major L.P.: 1:11

McMillan, Roy L.: 45:7

McNeill, R.H.: 17:2

McPherson, Holt: 12:4

Malone, W.H.: 1:1

Mann, Mrs. Weaver: 1:11

Manning, Maj. Gen. J. Van B.: 45:7

March, Payton C.: 1:10

Melvin, Jim: 20:12

Metts, Adj. Gen. J. Van B.: 1:3, 45:7, 45:37-38

Millis, J.E.: 45:7

Milner, Clyde: 9:3, 17:4

Montgomery, Dale C.: 20:13

Moore, William J.: 12:2-6, 12:13

Morehead, John M.: 12:31, 17:5

Morgan, Robert: 9:12

Morris, E.A.: 9:12, 34:14

Morrisett, Stephen: 4:7

Moseley, Robert: 41:6, 45:39

Murrow, Edward R.: 17:6

Newman, Samuel: 4:8

Noe, T.P.: 16:2

Norfleet, Charles E.: 42:15

North Carolina Education Association: 1:14

Oak Ridge Military Institute: 32:1

Park, Roy H.: 28:1

Patterson, John S.: 45:7

Patterson, Joseph Allen: 12:5

Patton, James W.: 12:6

Paul, C.A.: 12:6

Payne, Carr: 12:4

Pearson, Eleanor Fox: 12:7

Phillips, E.N. (Mayor, High Point): 45:7

Perrin, George E.: 42:16, 45:7

Phillips, G.B.: 1:14

Pierce, Claude C.: 11:3

Pike, Cathleen: 12:28

Pittman, J.S.: 1:11

Powell, William S.: 12:25, 12:33, 12:52, 17:2, 20:15, 34:15

Preyer, Jr. Allan T.: 11:3

Preyer, Richardson: 12:3, 25:8

Preyer, William Y.: 9:4, 11:1, 12:25

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Price, Ralph C.: 12:32, 42:17

Price, Julian: 45:7

Prickett, Karl E.: 12:8, 12:25, 12:27, 12:43, 17:8

Ragsdale, William G.: 12:7

Rankin, E.L.:17:7

Rives, E. Earle: 45:8

Roach, George H.: 9:6

Robinson, Blackwell P.: 12:5, 12:6, 12:8, 12:39, 20:16

Robinson, Nick H.: 12:6

Rogers, Archibald: 9:3

Routh, A.P.: 45:5

Rucker, Walker, F.: 12:3

Samfrey, John R: 4:9

Samuel, Frank, 1:10: 1:15

Saunders, J. Maryon: 1:1

Schell, Braxton: 11:1

Schenk, Anita C.: 19:11-12

Schenk, David: 12:4, 12:12, 25:9

Schiffman, Arnold A.: 12:34

Schwan, Theo.: 1:10

Scott, Gov. Robert W.: 19:13

Sharpe, Bill: 9:4, 34:17

Siegler, William M.: 12:15

Silvestro, Clement M.: 12:6, 12:44

Smedberg, C.W.: 41:8

Smith, B.L.: 9:5, 16:5, 45:43

Smith, Clyde A.: 12:5

Smith, William Oliver: 12:27, 12:28

Smith, Sen. Willis: 9:19

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: 4:9

Spaugh, R.A.: 12:27

Speath, Leo E.: 17:2

Spilman, Bernard W.: 4:7

Squires, Irvin R.: 9:3

Stallings, Ray H.: 12:2, 12:13

Stapelton, Sidney: 20:17

Stern, William A.: 12:27

Stick, David: 12:6

Stoner, W.H.: 1:1

Sullivan, W.H. (Mayor, Greensboro): 42:18

Sumner, Ted B.: 9:3

Taft, Molly M.: 12:43

Tarlton, W.S.: 12:5

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Tatum, W.B.: 4:9

Thompson, Verdin: 1:1

Townsend, James R.: 42:19

Turner, J. Clyde: 4:7

Tyson, James A.: 12:6

Udall, Stewart: 25:10

Ulio, Maj. Gen. J.A.: 45:44

Umstead, William B.: 41:9, 45:45

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill): 28:14, 44:1

Vache, Rev. J.A.: 1:11

Van Noppen Referendum (Greensboro): 39:1-4

Vanstory, C.M. (Mayor of Greensboro): 17:3, 42:20, 45:10

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): 40:1

Wade, Charles B. Jr.: 12:44

Wallgren, A.A.: 1:11

Walmsly, H.N.: 12:39

Walter, Rep. Francis E.: 34:19

Ward, J. Howard: 12:27

War Memorial Coliseum: 42:1-48

War Memorial Stadium: 43:1-5

Waynick, Maj. Gen. Capus: 17:9

Weatherly, A. Earl: 12:3-6, 12:8, 12:25

Weaver, Mary A.: 12:43

Webb, Stafford R.: 4:7

Whitaker, Bruce E.: 12:44

White, Charles H.: 11:1

White, William H.: 12:2, 12:3

Whitner, D.J.: 12:28

Wilkins, J.D.: 4:7, 11:1

Williams, Betty F.: 13:1

Winborne, J. Wallace: 1:16

Wohl, Stanley S.: 12:5

Wolcott, Charles: 12:44

Wolff, Miles H.: 9:6, 9:7

World War II:

Commemoration: 4:17

General: 45:1-15

Worley, Bland W.: 9:3

Worthington, Henry: 4:7

Yancey, H.A.: 41:12, 42:21

York, William: 4:7, 9:4, 42:22, 45:7

Yost, Elmer D.: 45:7

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Zuckerman, William: 9:3