Record #:

15829

Author(s):

Watson, Harry L.

Abstract:

The University of North Carolina bestowed its first honorary degree to William Richards Davie, recognized \"founder and principal supporter.\" Davie remains a controversial and complex figure who was a \"soldier, statesman, Federalist, slaveholder, convinced elitist, and founder of the University of the People.\" His ideals for the University of the People rested not on a democratic education system but to produce the ruling elite to govern the people.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 55 Issue 2, Apr 2007, p65-73, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Davie, William Richardson, 1756-1820

Record #:

3171

Author(s):

Watson, Harry L.

Abstract:

Prior to 1830, the state was called the Rip van Winkle state for not keeping pace with dynamic changes happening elsewhere. However, between 1830 and 1861, the antebellum period, positive changes in transportation, education, and politics took place.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 36 Issue 1, Fall 1996, p1-3, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865

Record #:

21148

Author(s):

Watson, Harry L.

Abstract:

This article looks at political and social opposition to development and industrial and technological advances within the infrastructure of antebellum North Carolina. Comparisons are made between political and social players in the period debate, and a satirical work of fiction is published in a Raleigh newspaper featuring \"Squire Oldway,\" the characterized embodiment of the opposition, along with his fictional peers, such as \"Jack Steamer\", the characterized railroad enthusiast.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 54 Issue 2, April 1977, p105-119, il, por, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865--Infrastructure