Record #:

5982

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Thornton W. Mitchell, North Carolina state archivist from 1973 to 1981, died May 24, 2003. Mitchell was instrumental in the formation of organizations such as the North Carolina Genealogical Society in 1974; the recipient of many awards, including the Christopher Crittenden Award in 1981; and the author of books, including North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1990.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 51 Issue 3, July 2003, p79-80, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mitchell, Thornton W., 1916-2003