Record #:

14704

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

The Populist Party came into existence as the result of widespread agricultural depression a half a century ago. This presents an interesting chapter in the political history of North Carolina which is closely tied with the rise of the Farmers Alliance.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 15, Sept 1944, p5, 28

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Politics and government; North Carolina Populist Party; North Carolina Farmers' Alliance