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William A. Graham

“Governor, 1845-1849; Secretary of the Navy; United States Senator; Whig nominee for Vice-President in 1852. His home stands 150 yds. W.”

State historical marker: G-40: William A. Graham

6 works in the index name this person.

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Works across North Carolina libraries and archives whose catalog description names this person. Each links to the institution that holds or provides it.

Architectural developments at "Montrose" in the 1850's

Allcott, John V., 1905-1989 · 1965

UNC

Map of Orange County, N.C.

Tate, George W. · 1891 · George W. Tate

Relief shown by hachures. Shows towns, roads, railroads, residences, schools, churches, mills, mines, natural features, roads, and railroads including the North Carolina Rail Road and Chapel Hill Railroad. Includes phot…

Willie Person Mangum papers,

Mangum, Willie Person,; Mangum, Arthur,; Mangum, Charity Alston Cain

Mary Claire Engstrom photographic collection, 1930s-1979 (bulk 1950s-1976).

Engstrom, Mary Claire, 1906-1997 · 1934

UNC

William A. Graham Family Bible Records

1600

Written in: The Holy Bible Containing Old and New Testaments, published by the American Bible Society in 1838

The education of William A. Graham

Williams, Max R. (Max Ray) · 1963

UNC

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