Places in the chronology: U

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• UNC Extension DivisionChapel Hill · 2 entries · 1920–1931
  • 1920-1925: William C. Coker directs a university bureau for school grounds
  • February 5, 1931: The University extension division begins Spanish lessons by radio
• UNC General AdministrationChapel Hill · 3 entries · 1981–1987
  • June-July 1981: The UNC system settles the federal desegregation case with a consent decree
  • January 17, 1986: UNC President William Friday sends the campuses guidelines for handling AIDS
  • by February 1987: The UNC Board of Governors extends its desegregation consent decree two years
• UNC LibrariesChapel Hill · 57 entries · 1877–2023
  • 1911 Sanborn map, sheet 2: “Library”
  • 1915 Sanborn map, sheet 4: “The Library”
  • 1925 Sanborn map, sheet 7: “The Library”

  Also printed as University library; Wilson Library; Davis Library; University Library (later Wilson Library); University of North Carolina library; University Library building; Carnegie library (now Hill Hall); University Library basement

• UNC main campusChapel Hill · 2 entries · 2001–2006
  • October 3, 2001: Town Council approves UNC's main-campus Development Plan under OI-4 zoning
  • March 22, 2006: UNC's Campus Master Plan update is approved
• UNC Medical Center (N.C. Memorial Hospital)Chapel Hill · 30 entries · 1951–2009

  Also printed as North Carolina Memorial Hospital; Memorial Hospital; N.C. Memorial Hospital; UNC Hospitals; N. C. Memorial Hospital; Pittsboro Road across from N. C. Memorial Hospital; Memorial Hospital and Glen Lennox fire station

• UNC School of LawChapel Hill · 27 entries · 1919–1977

  Also printed as School of Law; University of North Carolina law school; Law school; University of North Carolina School of Law; School of Law (Manning Hall)

• UNC School of MedicineChapel Hill · 13 entries · 1914–1983

  Also printed as School of Medicine; University of North Carolina medical school; University medical school; Medical school

• UNC School of PharmacyChapel Hill · 3 entries · 1931–1949

  Also printed as School of Pharmacy; University School of Pharmacy; University pharmacy school

• UNC School of Public HealthChapel Hill · 24 entries · 1940–1986

  Also printed as School of Public Health

• UNC School of Social WorkChapel Hill · 2 entries · 1966–1972
  • July 1966: Hortense McClinton joins the UNC School of Social Work as the university's first Black faculty member
  • 1972: Hortense McClinton begins teaching a course on institutional racism
• Union AcademyOrange County · 2 entries · 1839–1884
  • 1839: John R. Holt opens Union Academy in western Orange
  • by August 13, 1884: Samuel B. Turrentine takes charge of the preparatory school at Union Academy
• Union Church (Village Chapel)Chapel Hill · 3 entries · 1832–1844

  Also printed as Village Chapel

• Union Grove Methodist ChurchHillsborough · 5 entries · 1846–1950
• Union Hotel (Hillsborough)Hillsborough · 5 entries · 1822–1857

  Also printed as Union Hotel

• University Baptist ChurchChapel Hill · 37 entries · 1854–1960
  • 1915 Sanborn map, sheet 5: “Baptist Church”, West Franklin Street
  • 1925 Sanborn map, sheet 6: “First Baptist Church”, South Columbia Street

  Also printed as Chapel Hill Baptist Church; Baptist church; Baptist Church of Chapel Hill

  See also On a map

• University grammar school (Preparatory School)Chapel Hill · 3 entries · 1801–1832

  Also printed as Grand Avenue between Franklin and Rosemary streets; Old Grammar School house

• University infirmary (Abernethy Hall)Chapel Hill · 11 entries · 1908–1986

  Also printed as University infirmary; Student Health Service; University infirmary and town; University infirmary and Chapel Hill; Behind the University infirmary

• University LodgeChapel Hill · 2 entries · 1960–1961

  Also printed as Masonic Hall

• University of North Carolina campusChapel Hill · 3 entries · 1919–1949
  • February 20, 1919: Planner John Nolen delivers a campus plan for the university
  • December 14, 1922: William C. Coker's committee is put in charge of the care of the whole campus
  • August 28-30, 1949: Chapel Hill hosts the Carolinas District convention of Kiwanis International
• University of North Carolina PressChapel Hill · 17 entries · 1923–1960
• University of North Carolina (trustees' business)Chapel Hill · 5 entries · 1833–1933

  Also printed as University of North Carolina (General Assembly, Raleigh); University of North Carolina (trustees' meeting in Raleigh); University of North Carolina (meeting in Raleigh)

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  • November 21, 1833: The university treasurer reports the trustees nearly clear of bank debt
  • April 1, 1833: University trustees sell their Bank of Newbern stock at auction to pay bank debts
  • by January 7, 1834: The legislature elects J. R. J. Daniel, Hugh McQueen and William H. Battle trustees of the university
  • February 3, 1932: Trustees name Frederick H. Koch Kenan professor of dramatic literature
  • April 12, 1933: Charles T. Woollen is chosen comptroller of the consolidated University
• University Presbyterian ChurchChapel Hill · 43 entries · 1849–1962
  • 1911 Sanborn map, sheet 1: “Presbyterian Church”, East Franklin Street
  • 1911 Sanborn map, sheet 1: “Presbyterian Church”
  • 1915 Sanborn map, sheet 3: “Presbyterian Church”, East Franklin Street
  • 1915 Sanborn map, sheet 3: “Presbyterian Church”
  • 1925 Sanborn map, sheet 4: “Presbyterian Church”, East Franklin Street
  • 1925 Sanborn map, sheet 4: “Presbyterian Church”

  Also printed as Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church; Presbyterian church

  See also Open Orange: 209 E. Franklin St · On a map

• University RailroadChapel Hill · 15 entries · 1880–1937

  Also printed as State University Railroad; State University Railroad works; State University Railroad camp; University Railroad line; State University Railroad line; University Railroad near Chapel Hill

• University StationOrange County · 25 entries · 1856–1959

  Also printed as University Station (now Carrboro); Eno River near University Station; University Station section; University Station to Carrboro; Glenn (University Station)

  See also Open Orange: University Station · On a map

• University United Methodist ChurchChapel Hill · 37 entries · 1850–1959
  • 1911 Sanborn map, sheet 2: “M.E. Church”, East Franklin Street
  • 1915 Sanborn map, sheet 4: “M.E. Church (South)”, East Franklin Street
  • 1925 Sanborn map, sheet 7: “M.E. Church (South)”, East Franklin Street

  Also printed as Methodist church; Chapel Hill Methodist Church; University Methodist Church

  See also Open Orange: 201 E. Rosemary St · On a map

• University YMCAChapel Hill · 12 entries · 1909–1996

  Also printed as Campus Y; YMCA; YMCA building; YMCA hall; Y.M.C.A. auditorium; Y.M.C.A. building; YMCA-YWCA building

  See also On a map

• Upendo LoungeChapel Hill · 9 entries · 1974–1989

  See also Open Orange: Upendo Lounge (chase Hall Location)