J. Murrey Atkins Library
Special Collections at UNC Charlotte
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President Wilson on the Front Page of the Charlotte Observer
This is an image of the cover of The Charlotte Observer on the day of President Wilson's arrival in Charlotte on May 20, 1916. The title on the cover…
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Dwight Eisenhower and Freedom Celebration Day
On May 18, 1954, a great celebration took place in Charlotte in commemoration of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration...
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Barack Obama at UNC Charlotte on the eve of the 2008 Election
This is a color photograph of Senator Barack Obama on campus at UNC Charlotte on November 3, 2008. He is on stage speaking to a large audience of…
Inside Spread of Ford's Visit from "Around City Hall"
This is the inside spread of a collage taken from "Around City Hall" Magazine from 1975. Several photographs are presented that were taken from the…
Invitation Letter in Honor of President Ford's Visit for Meck Dec Bicentennial
This is a sample invitation letter sent out to distinguished guests for the Freedom Celebration Day in 1975 at Freedom Park. It lists Gerald Ford as a…