Newspaper Clippings., 09/23/1955-08/17/1956

File — Box: 2, Folder: 2

Identifier: 88590

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains newspaper clippings from local North Carolina newspapers pertaining to Adlai Stevenson's political career. The clippings focus on his second presidential campaign in 1956, and also follow Elizabeth Ives' involvement in the campaigns. The clippings were presumably saved by Theta Juanita Pitts. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

09/23/1955-08/17/1956

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/01

Container Summary

21 Newspaper clippings, most from August 1956 regarding the Democratic National Convention and on 8/17/1956 reporting that Adlai Stevenson was the Democratic presidential nominee. Clippings are from North Carolina newspapers including The News and Observer from Raleigh, The Charlotte Observer, The Greensboro Record, and The Charlotte News.