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- Repository
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.
- Creator
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Ranson family.
- Title
- Ranson Family Papers, 1902-1977 (bulk 1910-1926)
- Call Number
- 5216
- Language of Materials
- Materials in
English
- Extent
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- Items: About 400
- Linear Feet: 1.5
Abstract
William Joseph Ranson of Huntersville, N.C., had about ten children, including several sons who attended the University of
North Carolina in the 1910s and 1920s: John Oliver Ranson, who was killed in France during World War I; Lucius H. Ranson,
who served as Superintendent of Welfare for Mecklenburg County, N.C., in the 1920s; Robert Lacy Ranson, who graduated from
the University in 1924; and Paul J. Ranson. The brothers were involved in athletics at the University, both during their time
as students and as alumni. One was on the football team, and two were on the track and field team, although it is unclear
which brothers were on which teams.
The collection includes Ranson family correspondence, subject files, printed material, and pictures, mostly photographs, chiefly
1910-1926, although a few items are from later years. Correspondence, chiefly 1917-1922, includes letters among brothers Lucius
H. Ranson, Robert Lacy Ranson, and Paul J. Ranson. Topics include University of North Carolina alumni and athletic activities;
Lucius H. Ranson's work as Superintendent of Welfare for Mecklenburg County; Robert Lacy Ranson's work at the University yearbook;
football and track and field; and family news. Also included are letters of condolescence from fellow soldiers to the widow
of John Oliver Ranson, who died fighting in France during World War I in 1918. Subject files include material related to the
Ranson brothers' time at the University and miscellaneous material related to the Ranson family. Printed material includes
programs for University athletic events and dramatic performances by the Carolina Playmakers. There are also other University
of North Carolina publications. Photographs are unidentified and undated, although they were probably taken during the 1910s
and 1920s. Several of the photographs appear to have been taken on the University of North Carolina campus, and some show
University athletes and sports teams.
Back to TopAdministrative Information
- Restrictions to Access
- No restrictions.
- Acquisitions Information
- Received from Virginia Cornue of Montclair, N.J., and Frederick Cornue of Oriental, N.C., in May 2005 (Acc. 100088).
- Processing Information
- Processed by: Nathalie Wheaton and Danielle Allen, November 2005
- Encoded by: Nathalie Wheaton, November 2005
- Museum items have been transfered to the North Carolina Collection Gallery.
- Preferred Citation
- [Identification of item], in the Ranson Family Papers #5216, Southern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Copyright Notice
- Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright
law.
Back to TopOnline Catalog Headings
These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
- College athletes--North Carolina--Chapel Hill.
- College athletes--North Carolina--Photographs.
- College sports--North Carolina--History.
- College sports--North Carolina--Photographs.
- Family--North Carolina--Social life and customs.
- Huntersville (N.C.)--History.
- Mecklenburg County (N.C.)--Government and politics.
- Mecklenburg County (N.C.)--History.
- Ranson family.
- Ranson, John Oliver, d. 1918.
- Ranson, Lucius H.
- Ranson, Paul J.
- Ranson, Robert Lacy.
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence--History--World War, 1914-1918.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Alumni and alumnae.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Athletics.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Football.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Photographs.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Students--History--20th century.
- University of North Carolina (1793-1962)--Track and field.
- World War, 1914-1918--Casualties.
Back to TopBiographical Note
William Joseph Ranson of Huntersville, N.C., had about ten children, including several sons who attended the University of
North Carolina in the 1910s and 1920s: John Oliver Ranson, who was killed in France during World War I; Lucius H. Ranson,
who served as Superintendent of Welfare for Mecklenburg County, N.C., in the 1920s; Robert Lacy Ranson, who graduated from
the University in 1924; and Paul J. Ranson. The brothers were very involved in athletics at the University, both during their
time as students and as alumni. One was on the football team, and two were on the track and field team, although it is unclear
which brothers were on which teams.
Back to TopCollection Overview
The collection includes Ranson family of Huntersville, N.C., correspondence, subject files, printed material, and photographs, mostly dating 1910-1926, although a few items are from
later years. Correspondence, chiefly 1917-1922, includes letters among brothers Lucius H. Ranson, Robert Lacy Ranson, and Paul J. Ranson. Topics include University of North Carolina alumni and athletic activities; Lucius H. Ranson's work as Superintendent of Welfare for Mecklenburg County, N.C.; Robert Lacy Ranson's work at the University yearbook; football and track and field; and family news. Also included are letters of condolescence from fellow soldiers to the widow of John Oliver Ranson, who died fighting in France during World War I in 1918. Subject files include material related to the Ranson brothers' time at the University and miscellaneous material
related to the Ranson family. Printed material includes programs for University athletic events and dramatic performances by the Carolina Playmakers. There are also other University of North Carolina publications. Photographs are unidentified and undated, although they were probably taken during the 1910s and 1920s. Several of the photographs appear
to have been taken on the University of North Carolina campus, and some show University athletes and sports teams.
Back to TopArrangement of Collection
1. Correspondence
2. Subject Files and Printed Material
3. Pictures
Back to TopItems Separated
Oversize papers (OP-5216/1-4)
Oversize pictures (OP-P-5216/1-3)
Pictures (P-5216/1-8)
Museum items (MU-5216/1-4)
Back to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
1. Correspondence, 1912-1971 and undated (bulk 1917-1922).
About 150 items.
Arrangement: chronological.
Letters, 1917-1922, are mostly to Lucius H. Ranson from his brother Robert Lacy Ranson on athletic and recreational programs.
Also included are letters of condolence from fellow soldiers to the widow of John Oliver Ranson who was killed fighting in
France during World War I in 1918. Later letters, 1925 and 1927, are mostly to Robert Lacy Ranson or Paul J. Ranson. Topics
include the University of North Carolina Alumni Athletic Association; Lucius Ranson's work as Superintendent of Welfare for
Mecklenburg County; Robert Lacy Ranson's work at Yackety Yack, the University of North Carolina yearbook; football and track and field; and family news. A 1971 postcard from a woman named
Laura to Nell Ranson and Kate Ranson Cornue is the only letter in the collection dated after 1927.
Folder
1
1912-1919
Folder
2
1920-1921
Folder
3-4
1922
Folder
5
1925, 1927
Folder
6
1971 and undated
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2. Subject Files and Printed Material, 1910-1977 and undated (bulk 1910-1926).
About 200 items.
Arrangement: alphabetical.
Subject files include material related to the Ranson brothers' time at the University of North Carolina and miscellaneous
material related to the Ranson family. Printed material includes University publications and programs associated with athletic
events or dramatic performances. Included are the Alumni Review, produced by the General Alumni Association; The Carolina Magazine, a literary magazine; and The Tar Heel, a weekly newspaper started by the Athletics Association, which became the Daily Tar Heel, in 1929. Other material is related to athletics and sports. Included are football and track and field programs, certificates,
a 1912 calendar featuring University sports teams, and newspaper articles about sporting events. Also included are University
directories and student handbooks. Performing arts material mostly includes programs, especially for performances by the Carolina
Playmakers.
Folder
7
Alumni Review, 1913-1915
Folder
8
Alumni Review, 1916-1917
Folder
9
Alumni Review, 1918-1919, 1926, and undated
Folder
10
Athletics: Football programs, 1916-1925
Folder
11
Athletics: Track and field programs, 1910-1926
Folder
12
Athletics: Other material (certificates, 1912 calendar, medal, ribbons), 1912-1925
Museum Item
1-4
Athletics: University of North Carolina logo arm band; "U of NC" button with ribbon; and two "Champion" track and field sashes, one of which is dated 1916
Folder
13
The Carolina Magazine, May-June 1923
Folder
14
Laboratory Experiments in General Chemistry, Volume 1, 1927, published by the Duplicating Department, University of North Carolina
Folder
15
Directories, 1913-1924
Folder
16
Newspaper clippings, 1918 and undated
Oversize Paper Folder
OP-5216/2
Newspapers, 1913
Folder
17-18
Performing arts: Programs, 1911, 1914, 1920-1926, 1953-1970, and undated
Folder
19-20
Program agendas, 1911-1926
Folder
21
Ranson family: Miscellaneous items, 1912-1977
Folder
22
School and student activities material, 1920-1928
Folder
23-24
Student handbooks, 1902-1906, 1918-1923
Oversize Paper Folder
OP-5216/3
The Tar Heel, 1912-1919
Oversize Paper Folder
OP-5216/4
The Tar Heel, 1925
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3. Photographs, 1910s-1920s.
About 50 items.
Pictures are unidentified and undated, although they were probably taken during the 1910s and 1920s. Unidentified individuals
include a young man posing in what might be his army uniform during World War I. Pictures of athletes include University of
North Carolina football players and track and field team members. Pictures in the picture album are of unidentified individuals,
groups, and University of North Carolina athletes. Several of the pictures appear to have been taken on the University campus.
Also included is a 3.5 foot-long panoramic photograph of University students posing on campus in 1919; the photograph is labeled
"Wooten-Moulton".
Image Folder
P-5216/1
Unidentified individuals
Image Folder
P-5216/2
Unidentified individuals: Athletes
Image Folder
P-5216/3
Unidentified groups
Image Folder
P-5216/4-5
Unidentified groups: Athletes
Image Folder
P-5216/6
Track and field events
Image Folder
P-5216/7
Buildings on the University of North Carolina campus
Image Folder
P-5216/8
Small picture album
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