J. Murrey Atkins Library
Special Collections at UNC Charlotte
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Ike Arrives at Freedom Park

This is a black and white photograph of President Eisenhower arriving at Freedom Park via motorcade. He is waving to the crowd that gathered for the…
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William Howard Taft and the Mighty Downpour
On May 20, 1909, President William Howard Taft visited Charlotte by invitation in order to partake in the celebration of...
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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…