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H. G. Jones
Houston Gwynne Jones (19242018) was an American archivist and administrator in North Carolina. He served as director of the State Archives of North Carolina, and then as a curator and historian at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jones was also active in the archives and history professions, serving as the 24th President of the Society of American Archivists. During World War II, Jones served as a sonar operator in the United States Navy. After the war, he completed his undergraduate degree at Appalachian State University before getting his M.A. from George Peabody College and his Ph.D. from Duke University. Jones was born on January 7, 1924, in Caswell County, North Carolina, and died on October 14, 2018, in Pittsboro, North Carolina. References 1924 births 2018 deaths Librarians from North Carolina American archivists Appalachian State University alumni Peabody College alumni Duke University alumni People from North Carolina Presidents of the Society o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caswell County, North Carolina
Caswell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state. At the 2020 census, the population was 22,736. Its county seat is Yanceyville. Partially bordering the state of Virginia, the county was formed from Orange County in 1777 and named for Richard Caswell, the first governor of North Carolina. Other Caswell County communities include Blanch, Casville, Leasburg, Milton, Pelham, Prospect Hill, Providence, and Semora. The Dan River flows through a portion of the county. Hyco Lake is a popular recreational area and key water source. History Early history The area was first inhabited by Native Americans over 10,000 years ago. Indigenous residents were of Siouan groups, including the Occaneechi. Abundant evidence of indigenous activity has been found in many parts of Caswell County. In 1663 and 1665, Charles I of England gave all of what is now North Carolina and South Carolina (named for him) to eight of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
