Skip to content
Historical Society of North Carolina

Historical Society of North Carolina

Encouraging research, writing, and publication on North Carolina history since 1945

Menu

Primary menu

  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Bylaws
    • Constitution
    • Current Officers
    • Past Officers
  • Membership
    • Members
  • Awards
    • Connor Award
    • Lefler Award
    • Outstanding Teacher of North Carolina History Award
  • News
    • Quarterly mailings
    • In Memoriam
    • Presidential address
  • Contact us

Category Archives: In Memoriam

Dr. H. G. Jones

Posted on January 30, 2019 by hsncwebmaster

Dr. H. G. Jones, archivist, historian, teacher, author and member of “America’s Greatest Generation,” died October 14, 2018, at The Arbor, Galloway Ridge at Fearrington, Pittsboro, North Carolina. He was ninety-four years, nine months and seven days old- a life Continue reading Dr. H. G. Jones→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr.

Posted on July 23, 2018 by hsncwebmaster

Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr. October 6, 1921-January 20, 2018 By Willis P. Whichard Delivered at the April 6, 2018 HSNC Meeting, Gastonia, NC Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr. was born on October 6, 1921 in Brevard, North Carolina, the son of Continue reading Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr.→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

Alexander R. Stoesen

Posted on July 23, 2018 by hsncwebmaster

Alexander R. Stoesen April 9, 1932-November 30, 2017 By George and Carole Troxler Delivered at the April 6, 2018 HSNC Meeting, Gastonia, NC Many of us, on hearing the following words, would immediately know to whom they refer: “He was Continue reading Alexander R. Stoesen→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

Longtime ECU archivist and HSNC member Donald Lennon passes

Posted on July 23, 2018 by hsncwebmaster

We note with sadness the passing of HSNC member Dr. Donald Lennon on April 26, 2018. As Director of the East Carolina Manuscript Collection and later Coordinator of Special Collections, Dr. Lennon was responsible for the establishment of ECU’s University Continue reading Longtime ECU archivist and HSNC member Donald Lennon passes→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

Member emeritus Oliver Orr passes

Posted on January 31, 2018 by hsncwebmaster

Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr., died at his home in Chapel Hill on January 20, 2018. He was a native of Brevard, Transylvania County, NC on October 6, 1921. He was of Scottish, English and German ancestry that largely settled in Continue reading Member emeritus Oliver Orr passes→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

HSNC mourns loss of Dr. Alex Stoesen, former president

Posted on January 31, 2018 by hsncwebmaster

Professor Alexander R. Stoesen died on November 30, 2017 at Friends Homes in Greensboro following a stroke. A native of Texas, he moved to Florida in 1935 where he completed Pensacola High School in 1950. From thence he entered The Continue reading HSNC mourns loss of Dr. Alex Stoesen, former president→

Posted in In Memoriam, Quarterly mailings

Raymond Gavins

Posted on April 2, 2017 by hsncwebmaster

Remarks Upon the Death of Professor Ray Gavins Historical Society of North Carolina Meeting October 14, 2016 Greensboro, North Carolina By Andre D. Vann, NCCU Archivist “A Life In Full” An ancient African proverb states that “when an old person Continue reading Raymond Gavins→

Posted in In Memoriam

Elmer Lee Puryear

Posted on February 9, 2017 by hsncwebmaster

Dr. Elmer Lee Puryear, age 96, of Greensboro, NC, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016. During the Depression, he served in the CCC. He was a graduate of Wake Forest in 1943 and served in the US Navy during Continue reading Elmer Lee Puryear→

Posted in In Memoriam

Robert F. Durden

Posted on September 14, 2016 by hsncwebmaster

Presented at the April 2016 Meeting of the Historical Society of North Carolina Robert Franklin Durden, Professor Emeritus of American History at Duke University and past president of the Southern Historical Association (1983-1984), died in Durham, North Carolina, on March Continue reading Robert F. Durden→

Posted in In Memoriam

Burton Floyd Beers (1927-2016)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by hsncwebmaster

Burton Floyd Beers (September 13, 1927-January 30, 2016) by H. G. Jones Delivered at the April 2016 meeting of the HSNC at Appalachian State University Dr. Burton Floyd Beers, retired distinguished historian, died in Greenville, North Carolina, on January 30, Continue reading Burton Floyd Beers (1927-2016)→

Posted in In Memoriam

Post navigation

← Older posts

Primary Sidebar Widget Area

Recent Posts

  • Wilson Library fellowship applications now open
  • Dr. H. G. Jones
  • Oliver Hamilton Orr, Jr.
  • Alexander R. Stoesen
  • Longtime ECU archivist and HSNC member Donald Lennon passes

Upcoming Events

  1. Spring 2019 HSNC Meeting at Campbell University

    April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

View All Events

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries RSS
  • Comments RSS
  • WordPress.org
Copyright © 2019 Historical Society of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved.
Theme: Catch Box by Catch Themes
Scroll Up css.php