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August 24, 1990 - 15-year-old Marcus Grier, Jr. dies from a gunshot wound.
Not all changes have been embraced with open arms. Protesters picketed outside Judge James McMillan's home following his historical decision in Swann vs.
The 17th Annual Session of the Primitive Baptist Church National Convention of the U.S.A., held at Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 1924.
ELDER THOMAS SAMUELS.
Carter Hall, Biddle University, c. 1904. From: Art Work of Charlotte, North Carolina,PLCMC.
World War II Rationing Board, the `colored` section. First row: Arthur E. Grier, R. P. Wilson, Dr. Nathaniel S. Tross, Adelaide Hunt, Mr. Henry Houston. Second row: Thad L. Tate, Clarence Moreland, Attorney Jesse Bowser. Third row: Fred Alexander, Dr. Thomas Watkins, Mr. Clinton L.
Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church was located on the corner of Alexander and 11th streets. This photograph was made in 1921 when the Reverence K. D. Davis served as pastor of the church.
GERALDINE JOHNSON BLENMAN.
West Charlotte's All-Star Champion Basketball Team, 1950, with coach Minnie Alma Blake.
MINNIE ALMA BLAKE.
Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was founded by four men and seventeen women in December, 1887. The Church moved into this building in 1900.
LAURA M. BOOTON.
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: William had completed basic training and had transferred to Gunnery School. He was killed in an automobile accident while on his way home to visit his mother on his first leave. The funeral was held at the Crouch Funeral Home, 800 S. Tryon St.
Born on what was family farmland, William Franklin Graham (1918-2018), a Charlotte native, was known around the world as an evangelist who fervently shared the teachings of his faith.
According to authors Howard and Ruth White, the church used to be next to the cemetery and was destroyed by fire in the early 1970s. This is not a complete list of burials. This cemetery is near new subdivisions and an elementary school. It is on private property.
The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1941 p.6
Banks, Courthouse, City Hall Close Today
Will Observe Independence Day----City Schools, Federal Building and All Other Business Establishments Will Continue as Usual.
The following items were added to the Carolina Room collection in the month of October, 2019. They are listed alphabetically by single author or by title.
Exploring Brooklyn: The Houston home and offices of the Charlotte Post, 624 E. 2nd St.
AMONG the provision of the Mecklenburg Resolves of May 31, 1775 it was stipulated that the inhabitants form themselves into nine companies and "chuse" two freeholders from each who would act as selectmen to govern the county.
One of the most important agencies for maintaining cohesion and rendering social welfare was the church. In slavery, the church played a vital role in attending to the spiritual and social needs of slaves as well as aided in the successful escape of slaves to freedom.
This digital exhibit represents the opinions and emotions surrounding the March For Our Lives event of the people of Charlotte, March 24 2018.