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#1881
W. J. PEELE PAPERS
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Peele, W. J. (William Joseph), b. 1855.
Papers, 1872-1948.
300 (ca.) items (1.0 linear ft.).

William Joseph Peele (1855-1919) was a Raleigh, N.C., lawyer, publisher,
and trustee of the state College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later
North Carolina State University).

Correspondence of Peele concerning his law practice, his interest in
bimetallism and the activities of the North Carolina Populist Party, his
efforts in the prohibition movement, his connection with the North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and his interest in literary and
historical matters in North Carolina.  Correspondents include Marion Butler
and Locke Craig.

Acquired, 1951.

ONLINE CATALOG TERMS:
   Bimetallism--North Carolina--History--19th century.
   Butler, Marion, 1863-1938.
   Craig, Lock, 1860-1925.
   Lawyers--North Carolina--History.
   North Carolina--Intellectual life--19th century.
   North Carolina--Politics and government--1865-1950.
   North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
   North Carolina State University--History.
   Peele, W. J. (William Joseph), b. 1855.
   Populist Party (N.C.)--History.
   Prohibition--North Carolina--History--19th century.

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