Higher education
… Spangler Jr., and to the curriculum at East Carolina University, along with the schools of journalism and public health at the University of North Carolina.
Figure in the county’s wider story
C. D. Spangler Jr.
The two buildings off Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill that held the UNC System's main offices from 1971 until the General Assembly moved the headquarters to Raleigh in 2023 are named for former UNC System President C. D. Spangler Jr. and his wife Meredith.
Source: Chapelboro: After the UNC System Left, What Happened to the Spangler Complex?
Also found in catalogs as C.D. Spangler.
Library of Congress name authority: Spangler, C. D., Jr. (Clemmie Dixon), 1932-2018 ↗
19 indexed records are connected with this person.
Indexed works
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"Three University Presidents"
Clemmie Dixon Spangler, Molly Broad, and William Friday (all presidents of University of North Carolina system) at UNC-Chapel Hill's University Award ceremonies.
"Chancellor Hooker Inauguration," C.D. Spangler, October 12, 1995
UNC President C. D. Spangler speaking at UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Michael Hooker's inauguration, Chapel Hill, NC.
"Chancellor Hooker Inauguration," C.D. Spangler, October 12, 1995
Portrait of UNC President C. D. Spangler at UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Michael Hooker's inauguration, Chapel Hill, NC.
"Chancellor Hooker Inauguration", October 12, 1995
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Michael Hooker's inauguration outside of South Building, Chapel Hill, NC; UNC president C.D. Spangler is shaking hands with Michael Hooker.
"Chancellor Hooker Inauguration", October 12, 1995
UNC President C. D. Spangler with unidentified young man at UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Michael Hooker's inauguration, Chapel Hill, NC.
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UNC Bicentennial, 10/12/1993
UNC-Chapel Hill Bicentennial ceremonies in Kenan Stadium. C.D. Spangler, Governor Jim Hunt, Charles Kuralt, and Provost Dick Richardson, and others on stage.
UNC Bicentennial, October 12, 1993
Seated dignitaries at an event to commemorate the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's 200th anniversary. … Spangler (front row), and Governor Jim Hunt (right).
UNC bicentennial, October 12, 1993
UNC-Chapel Hill Bicentennial ceremonies in Kenan Stadium. … Spangler (first row), NC governor Jim Hunt (first row), and Terry Sanford (second row, far right).
C. D. Spangler with Charlie Justice jersey
… Spangler standing outside the President's house on UNC-Chapel Hill campus, holding a ripped #22 jersey worn by UNC football player Charlie Justice, obtained when Spangler paid a cheerleader ten dollars to retrieve it at a 1948 game against Virginia.
Arnold King receiving University award from CD Spangler
1987 University Award Ceremony, Arnold King receiving medal from University of North Carolina President C. D. Spangler. Event held at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Robert W. Scott at University Award Presentation, Nov. 1987
Awardee and former NC Governor Robert W. Scott (left) shaking hands with C. D. Spangler at the 1987 University Award ceremony, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Life and Orange County connections
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- C. D. Spangler Jr. serves as president of the UNC System Spangler, a Charlotte businessman and 1954 graduate of the university, succeeded William Friday in 1986 and led the sixteen-campus system for eleven years from…Search the index · UNC System: UNC System Announces the Passing of President Emeritus C.D. Spangler, Jr.
Background reading at OCPL
Held in OCPL’s Rebecca B. Wall Local History Collection. Selected because their titles or catalog subjects provide wider historical context for this person; they may not discuss the Orange County person directly.
- Background reading · Rebecca Wall Collection North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840: A Documentary History Coon, Charles L. · 1915 Subjects in the Library of Congress catalog record: Education -- North Carolina -- History; Schools -- North Carolina; Universities and colleges -- North Carolina OCPL call number: NC 373.756 COO
- Background reading · Rebecca Wall Collection Hail to UNCP!: A 125-year History of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Eliades, David K. · 2014 Subjects in the Library of Congress catalog record: University of North Carolina at Pembroke -- History OCPL call number: NC 378.756 ELIADES
- Background reading · Rebecca Wall Collection First in America: An Education Governor Challenges North Carolina Hunt, James B. · 2001 Subjects in the OCPL catalog record: Education -- Aims and objectives -- North Carolina; Early childhood education -- North Carolina; Education and state -- North Carolina OCPL call number: NC 370.973 HUN
- Background reading · Rebecca Wall Collection Duke: A Portrait Dunwell, Steve · 1983 Subjects in the OCPL catalog record: Duke University -- Pictorial works; Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Pictorial works OCPL call number: NC 378.756 DUN
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