18th Century
- Spanish Invasion Collection, 1742 - 1748
Upon the outbreak of England's war with Spain, North Carolina raised four companies of one hundred men each to join other colonial troops in the siege of Cartagena (in present-day Colombia). In addition to the four hundred men raised for the Cartagena expedition, it was necessary for the colony to raise forces for the defense of its coast. Spanish attacks on North Carolina shipping and port towns were continuous from 1741 to 1748. The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) ended the war in Europe and in America as well, and Spanish depredations along North Carolina's coast came to an end. The Spanish Invasion Collection is an artificial collection compiled by Archives staff. It contains claims, receipts, accounts, and muster rolls. (1 box)
19th Century
- Civil War Collection, 1860-1965
The Civil War Collection is an "artificial" collection of private papers and, to a limited extent, official records relating to the Civil War. The collection contains petitions for pardon, bounty payrolls, quartermaster department records (express receipts, vouchers, pay records, and supply and requisition records), disabled veterans' claims and correspondence pertaining to artificial limb companies, regimental and unit records, union regimental clothing books, regimental and unit records, muster rolls, correspondence and miscellaneous records. (ca. 93 boxes)
20th Century
- World War I Papers, 1903 - 1933
The World War I Papers are an artificial collection relating to North Carolina's involvement in World War I compiled by Archives staff, the North Carolina Historical Commission, and the North Carolina Council of Defense. The collection contains various records relating to North Carolina's involvement in World War I. Series include: County War Records, North Carolina Council of Defense, Military Organizations, Liberty Loan Campaign, Local Draft Boards and Recruiting in the State, Private Collections, Compiled Individual Service Records, The Food Administration Papers, Fuel Administration Papers, Organizations, Publications, Photographs, Miscellaneous, and Maps. The World War I Papers are part of the Military Collection. (ca. 456 boxes, 5 volumes.)
Last Modified: 11/06/2009