Barack Obama at UNC Charlotte on the eve of the 2008 Election
Barack Obama
Election
Campaign
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte
2008
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 college students.
Academic Affairs-Events Obama Visit to Campus, 11/3/2008
<a href="http://specialcollections.uncc.edu/">UNC Charlotte University Archives</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2008
Evan Faulkenbury
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Color photograph
Charlotte, NC
2008
Inside Spread of Ford's Visit from "Around City Hall"
Ford
President
1975
Meck Dec Day
Jesse Helms
Bicentennial
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 bicentennial celebration at Freedom Park in 1975. The issue is from June 1975, Volume II, number 11.
Around City Hall
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1975
Evan Faulkenbury
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Color photograph of the magazine cover
Charlotte, NC
1975
Invitation Letter in Honor of President Ford's Visit for Meck Dec Bicentennial
Ford
President
Charlotte
Bicentennial
Meck Dec Day
1975
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 guest of honor.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bicentennial Committee
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1975
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1975
The Aftermath
Eisenhower
Meck Dec Day
1954
Freedom Park
Charlotte
This is a black and white photograph of the Freedom Day Celebration after most people had left. A lot of trash is seen on the ground as Charlotteans continue to walk around.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
"Southern Diary" Cover
Eisenhower
Meck Dec Day
Charlotte
Freedom Park
1954
This is the cover of "Southern Diary" magazine depicting President Eisenhower eating southern food surrounded by local leaders. It appeared in the July-August 1954 edition.
Southern Diary Magazine
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=111.php">Philip Lance Van Every Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Ike Examines a Special Table
Eisenhower
Charlotte
1954
Freedom Park
Meck Dec Day
This is a photo of President Eisenhower peering over a special table which was available for him to dine on during the celebration. Underneath a glass panel were the words of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Ike Waves to the Crowd
Eisenhower
President
1954
Meck Dec Day
Freedom Park
This is a photo of President Eisenhower waving to the crowd in Charlotte after taking the main stage in Freedom Park. Behind him are several guests also surrounded by the stars and stripes.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Meck Dec Cake
Cake
Lady
Eisenhower
President
Freedom Park 1954
This is an image of a large cake baked in honor of the President's visit with the words of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence written with icing. A lady proudly stands next to the cake with a ribbon commemorating the special day.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Charlottean Kids Also Await Ike
Boys
Kids
Freedom Park
Meck Dec Day
1954
This is a photo of several kids and adults sitting on the lawn casually enjoying Freedom Celebration day.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Charlottean Women in Patriotic Regalia
Women
Freedom Park
Meck Dec Day 1954
This is an image of two women with binoculars watching the main stage during Freedom Celebration Day. One is wearing a homemade patriotic hat fashioned out of newspaper.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954