Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina, circa 1894

Collection Number: P0100

Collection Title: Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina, circa 1894

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Abstract	Photograph album given to white North Carolina State Treasurer and President of the University of North Carolina Kemp Plummer Battle, as a gift given to him upon his retirement from the University. The album contains some of the earliest photographic views depicting campus known to exist. Subjects depicted in photographs include University of North Carolina buildings, grounds, faculty, staff, students, events, and Black people at the historically white University. Of particular interest are the images depicting three Black laborers; Ben Boothe, Eli Merritt, and Jerry Mason, who worked at the University for many years and interacted with Battle. A handwritten note states that the photographs in the album were taken in 1892, but the album contains materials from earlier in the nineteenth century including a composite image of the 1844 UNC faculty.
Creator	Battle, Kemp P. (Kemp Plummer), 1831-1919, former owner.
Curatorial Unit	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives.
Language	English

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Restrictions to Access: No restrictions. Open for research.

Restrictions to Use: For copyright and use restrictions contact the North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Copyright Notice: Copyright is retained by the North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library.

Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], in the Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina, #P0100, North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Acquisitions Information: Presented to the University of North Carolina Library by the family of Kemp Plummer Battle.

Sensitive Materials Statement: Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C.G.S. § 132 1 et seq.), and Article 7 of the North Carolina State Personnel Act (Privacy of State Employee Personnel Records, N.C.G.S. § 126-22 et seq.). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill assumes no responsibility.

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Processed by: Elizabeth Hull, 2011 and Patrick Cullom, 2014

Encoded by: Elizabeth Hull, 2011 and Patrick Cullom, 2014

The first container listing (PA-P0100/0001) in the finding aid represents the "Whole" album (Digital Thumbnails cover to cover).

The rest of the listings (P-P0100/0001 - P-P0100/0052) in the finding aid represents the individual pages in the album.

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Kemp Plummer Battle (1831-1919) served as North Carolina State Treasurer from 1866 to 1868 and as president of the University of North Carolina from 1876 to 1891. Battle graduated from the University in 1849 as the valedictorian of his class and went on to work as a lawyer and bank director. In 1861, he was a delegate to the Secession Convention, and served during the Civil War as president of the Chatham Railroad. In 1862, Battle was elected trustee of the University; he was elected Treasurer by the legislature in 1866 but removed from office in 1868 because of his service to the Confederacy. He was named president of the University of North Carolina in 1876 and resigned in 1891 to become Alumni Professor of History. Battle compiled a significant body of scholarly work, the most significant being his two-volume History of the University of North Carolina.

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The Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina was owned by Battle and produced by "Foster, Artist and Photographer" of 112 N. Ninth Street in Richmond, Va. The album contains 74 photographs of campus, student organizations, athletics, and the town of Chapel Hill. According to a handwritten note inside the front cover of the album which appears to have been written in 1897, the photographs were taken in 1892; however, some appear to date from as late as 1894. Thus, the album was probably produced circa 1894, however, many or all of the images included are copied from originals which may date from much earlier in the 19th century (e.g., a composite image on Page 8 shows the faculty of 1844).

Descriptions in quotation marks were transcribed from original captions and notes found in the album.

Contents list

Expand/collapse Series 1. Photographic Album, 1844, 1892, 1894, 1897

74 black-and-white prints in a 49-page, 10 x 12-inch bound album.

Flat Box 01 Photograph Album PA-P0100/0001	Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina, circa 1894 Black-and-white prints 74 images
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0001	Front cover, circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Album cover
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0002	Title page, circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Album page 01
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0003	McCorkle Place panorama showing Old Well / South Building / Old West / Old Memorial Hall / New West (continued on Page 2 / P-P0100/0004), circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Album page 01
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0004	McCorkle Place panorama showing Old Well / South Building / Old West / Old Memorial Hall / New West (continued from Page 1 / P-P0100/0003), circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Album page 02
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0005	"Faculty," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) Page 03; 1 image Handwritten notes identifying individual faculty members. Album page 03
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0006	"Dr. Battle's Residence," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Handwritten note reads: "(1831) Now owned by Dr. J. M. Booker who married a grand-daughter of Dr. K. P. Battle." Album page 04
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0007	"Tennis Court," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Album page 05
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0008	"Views Battle's Park," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 06
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0009	"Presbyterian Church / Rev. D. J. Currie (Pastor), "circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 07
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0010	"The Faculty of 1844," circa 1844 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Album page 08
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0011	"Jerry, Eli and Ben," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 4 images Portraits of three African American men; Benjamin Boothe at center, Eli Merritt at right. Image at bottom of campus view with handwritten note reading "Old East Walk." Album page 09
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0012	"Foot Ball Team,""Franklin Street," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Football team holding ball that reads "'93". Handwritten notes identifying some football players. Album page 10
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0013	"Erected to Receive Jas. K. Polk,""Sigma Nu," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images First image is of annex to the Eagle Hotel on Franklin Street; handwritten note reads: "Annex to hotel which stood on site of Graham Memorial." Second image is group portrait of Sigma Nu fraternity members. Album page 11
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0014	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) J. M. Cheek's, with handwritten note reading "Dr. Fordyce M. Hubbard, also Mrs. Pannill;" 2) Prof. J. A. Holmes', with handwritten note reading "Miss Nellie Robertson (1931);" 3) Dr. Landor's, and 4) H. H. Patterson's. Album page 12
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0015	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) R. S. McRae's (?), with handwritten note reading "Thompson family, site occupied by C. T. Woolen and A. A. Patterson;" 2) Mrs. Mangum's, with handwritten note reading "Mr. A. Mickle, Dr. A. W. Mangum;" 3) Prof. Hanington's (?), with handwritten note reading "Torn down to give place to Spencer Hall. Wheat, Kimberly, Brewer, Hooper, Alexander, Bain;"and 4) Mrs. Graves', with handwritten note reading "Richard Ashe, who married a daughter of Dr. Mitchell. Mrs. Daniel. Mrs. R. H. Graves. Now site of Inn" (presumably Carolina Inn). Album page 13
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0016	"South Building,""Gerrard Hall," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 14
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0017	"Smith Hall,""Post Office," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Handwritten note next to Smith Hall image reads "Library. Ballroom with supper room in basement. Little Theatre. 1850." Handwritten note next to Post Office image reads "Site of present building." Album page 15
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0018	"Portraits," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of painted portraits of William R. Davie, Thomas Ruffin, Paul C. Cameron, James K. Polk, William P. Mangum, and David R. Swain. Album page 16
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0019	"Glee Club,""Editors, Hellenian," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portraits of Glee Club and editors of early yearbook, The Hellenian. Album page 17
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0020	"Base Ball Team," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Game in progress on playing field. Album page 18
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0021	"Piney Prospect," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Women at scenic overlook. Album page 19
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0022	"Old West Building,""Old East Building," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 20
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0023	"Gymnasium,""Franklin Street," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Handwritten note next to Gymnasium image reads "Built when public opinion was outraged by 'dancing on the campus.' Site of Phillips Hall." Handwritten note next to Franklin Street image reads "Cor. of Co-ed Bldg." Album page 21
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0024	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) Dr. Headen's, 2) Dr. Harris', 3) Thomas Lloyd's, and 4) A. C. Barbee's, with handwritten note reading "Home of Wm. Cain for many years." Album page 22
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0025	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) David McAuley's, with handwritten note reading "Dr. Johnston Jones. Rev. Solomon Pool. David McAuley. Frat. Burnt 1929;" 2) Mrs. Herndon's, with handwritten note reading "Prof. W. J. Martin (1857);" 3) S. M. Barbee's, with handwritten note reading "On site of Methodist Church;" and 4) Prof. Alderman's, with handwritten note reading "Hooper. Fetter. King. Hooper. Phillips. Manning. Wilson. Howell." Album page 23
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0026	"Memorial Hall,""The Well," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Old Memorial Hall; the "Old" Old Well with men drinking/posing next to it. Album page 24
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0027	"New West Building,""Person Hall," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 25
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0028	"Geo. T. Winston, LL. D. (President)," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Portrait of George Tayloe Wilson, President of the University of North Carolina succeeding Kemp P. Battle. Album page 26
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0029	"Memorial Hall," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior view of Old Memorial Hall. Album page 27
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0030	"Baptist Church / Rev. J. L. Carroll, D. D. (Pastor)," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 28
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0031	"Editors White & Blue,""Sigma Alpha Epsilon," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portraits of editors of campus publication White & Blue, members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Album page 29
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0032	"Methodist Church / Rev. N. M. Watson (Pastor), "circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 30
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0033	"Episcopal Church / Rev. Frederick Towers (Pastor)," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Album page 31
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0034	"Theta Nu Epsilon,""Beta Theta Pi," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portraits of members of fraternities. Album page 32
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0035	"Portraits," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of painted portraits of men associated with the University. Album page 33
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0036	"Phi Gamma Delta,""Phi Delta Theta," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portraits of members of fraternities. Album page 34
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0037	"Editors, Tar Heel,""Base Ball Team," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portraits of editors of campus publication The Tar Heel, baseball team. Handwritten notes identify many individuals pictured. Album page 35
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0038	"The Davie Poplar," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Image of boy at base of Davie Poplar, image of Caldwell Monument on McCorkle Place. Album page 36
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0039	"Law Class,""Delta Kappa Epsilon," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 mages Group portraits of law students and members of DKE fraternity. Album page 37
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0040	"Printing Office," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior of printing office showing equipment and men at work. Album page 38
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0041	"Dialectic Hall," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior view. Album page 39
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0042	"View Franklin St.," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Handwritten note reads "From corner of Spencer Hall.". Album page 40
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0043	"Chemical Laboratory," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior view. Album page 41
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0044	"Senior Class," circa 1894 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of members of Senior Class, with handwritten note identifying it as the class of 1894. Additional handwritten notes identify many of the individuals pictured. Album page 42
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0045	"Library," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior view. Album page 43
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0046	"Miscellaneous," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image showing views of nine scenes/structures: 1) "Fraternity Hall;" 2) "Cameron Avenue;" 3) "Fraternity Hall," with handwritten note reading "First Law School in yard of Mrs. A. A. Klutz;" 4) "University Inn," with handwritten note reading "Site of Graham Memorial;" 5) "Franklin St.," with handwritten note reading "Corner of Co-Ed. Building;" 6) "Dr. Roberson's Home;" 7) "McRae's," with handwritten note reading "R. B. Saunders-McRae. Corner opp. Post Office;" 8) "Barber Shop," with handwritten note reading "Next to Presbyterian Church;" 9) "Lindsay's" (furniture store). Album page 44
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0047	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) Dr. Gore's, with handwritten note reading "Site of Swain Hall. Mitchell, Hepburn, Redd, Gore;" 2) Mr. Thomas W. Carr's, with handwritten note reading "Site of Methodist Parsonage;" 3) Dr. Manning, with handwritten note reading "Miss Mary Manning;" 4) illegible, with handwritten note reading "The James Phillips Home (1826) and many others. Facing Battle Lane." Album page 45
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0048	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) Dr. Hume's, with handwritten note reading "Built by a Frenchman named Baudry. Sutherland, Hogan;" 2)W. N. Pritchard's; 3) Miss Hattie Cole's, with handwritten note reading "Site of Graded School. First home built by Dr J. B. Jones;" 4) R. R. Best's. Album page 46
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0049	"Representative Residences," circa 1892 Black-and-white print (composite image) 1 image Composite image of four houses, identified as 1) Prof. Alexander's, with handwritten note reading "Torn down for Co-Ed Building, 2nd President's House;" 2) Major Watson's; 3) Prof. William's, with handwritten note reading "Dr. Adam A. Klutz, resident 704 East Franklin built by Judge Sam Phillips 1861;" 4) Prof. Winston's, with handwritten note reading "Built by Prof. Hendrick 1854-5, bought by Prof. H. Smith. Prof. H. H. Williams." Album page 47
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0050	"Philanthropic Hall," circa 1892 Black-and-white print 1 image Interior view. Album page 48
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0051	"Gimghols" (sic, Gimghouls), "Ball Managers," circa 1892 Black-and-white prints 2 images Group portrait of Gimghoul Society with handwritten notes identifying individuals pictured; group portrait of ball managers. Album page 49
Flat Box 01 Image P-P0100/0052	Back cover, circa 1894 2 images

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Collection Number: P0100 Collection Title: Kemp Plummer Battle Photograph Album of the University of North Carolina, circa 1894