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for North Carolina Preservation Vol. Issue 112, Summer 1999
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Dr. Benjamin F. Speller, Jr., Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University in Durham, received the 1998 Ruth Coltrane Cannon Award, the state's most prestigious preservation award. Speller's contributions to historic preservation are many, including the renovation of Durham's Historic St. Joseph's AME Church and establishing the African-American Resources Collection at North Carolina Central University, which includes over half a million manuscripts, oral histories, and videos.
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4246
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The Robert E. Stipe Award is the state's highest award given to working professionals demonstrating outstanding commitment to historic preservation as part of their job. Rodney L. Swink, director of the North Carolina Main Street Center, received the 1998 award. The center, a nationally recognized program, seeks to revitalize downtowns around the state, developing them economically, while preserving historically at the same time.
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4247
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The L. Vincent Lowe, Jr., Business Award is the highest preservation award given to a state business for promoting protection of architectural resources in the state. The Mast General Store received the 1998 award. The store, located in Watauga County between Vilas and Banner Elk, was built in the 1880s and is one of the last of its kind. In 1973, it was included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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4256
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Gertrude S. Carraway was a leader in the work to restore Tryon Palace. The Awards of Merit, named for her, recognize organizations and individuals demonstrating strong commitment to promotion of historic preservation. The 1998 Award of Merit winners include Arlene and Daniel Stowe, Lynne Galvin, Jerry Nix, Rex Todd, and Mildred and Ed Page.
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4257
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The Stedman Incentive Grant, which is worth $5,000, assists non-profit organizations in their efforts to save endangered architecturally and historically significant property. The Caswell County Historical Association received the grant in 1998 for their work in ensuring proper restoration of the Caswell County Courthouse. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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