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Size | 6.0 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 2500 items) |
Abstract | Sterling A. Stoudemire was born in Concord, N.C., in 1902. He was a long-time professor of Spanish, and chair in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of North Carolina. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, pictures, clippings, and other materials documenting Sterling A. Stoudemire's career as a student and teacher of Spanish language and literature and his involvement with various professional associations and faculty committees at the University of North Carolina. The collection also contains a variety of personal items, as well as letters and other materials of his wife, Mary Arthur Stoudemire, and his son, Cranford Stoudemire. |
Creator | Stoudemire, Sterling A. (Sterling Aubrey), 1902- |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
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Reprocessed by: Armando Suarez, February 2011
Updated by: Dawne Howard Lucas, July 2021
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Sterling A. Stoudemire was born in Concord, N.C., in 1902. He was a long-time professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of North Carolina. Stoudemire entered the University of North Carolina in 1919, and graduated with a B.A. in 1923, earned his M.A. in 1924, and his Ph.D. in 1930. He joined the faculty at UNC in 1924 as a graduate assistant and was chair of the romance languages department from 1949 to 1964. Stoudemire retired in 1973, but contunied an active role in the department and his field. He died in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1992.
Back to TopThe collection includes correspondence, subject files, pictures, clippings, and other materials documenting Sterling A. Stoudemire's career as a student and teacher of Spanish language and literature and his involvement with various professional associations and faculty committees at the University of North Carolina. The collection also contains a variety of personal items, as well as letters and other materials of his wife, Mary Arthur Stoudemire, and his son, Cranford Stoudemire.
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Personal letters and other items, 1940s-1990sPrimarily letters written by Sterling Stoudemire's son, Cranford Stoudemire, to Sterling Stoudemire. Other items include greeting cards and postcards. |
Folder 19-23
Folder 19Folder 20Folder 21Folder 22Folder 23 |
Professional correspondence, 1925-1989Correspondence chiefly relating to Sterling Stoudemire's involvement with various professional associations, as well as academic affairs with the University of North Carolina and other institutions. |
Folder 24 |
Materials relating to Sterling Stoudemire's translation of Natural History of the West Indies. |
Folder 24a |
Translated edition: Natural History of the West Indies.Contains two copies of Natural History of the West Indies, translated and edited from Spanish by Sterling A. Stoudemire. |
Folder 25 |
Academic writingsDrafts of articles, book reviews, papers, and other writings. |
Folder 26 |
Certificates/Awards |
Folder 27 |
Class Reunion of 1923Correspondence and other items, chiefly from 1963, relating to the class reunion of 1923. |
Folder 28 |
ClippingsA variety of newspaper clippings, but chiefly relating to Sterling Stoudemire and his achievements and involvement with the University of North Carolina. |
Folder 29 |
Congratulatory letters and other items, 1969-1970Materials relating to the ceremony held on behalf of Sterling Stoudemire, honoring his 50 years of service to the University of North Carolina. |
Folder 30 |
Correspondence and other items: Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, 1963-1965Materials relating to Sterling Stoudemire's involvement with Phi Gamma Delta. |
Folder 31 |
University of North Carolina materialsPrimarily notes, lists, reports, and newsletters pertaining to the University of North Carolina's Department of Romance Languages. |
Folder 32 |
Gift records, letters, and other documents regarding Sterling Stoudemire's donation of books to various libraries. |
Folder 34 |
Modern Language Association Executive CouncilMaterials relating to the MLA where Sterling Stoudemire served as chair and was also active in the Advisory and Nominating Committee. |
Folder 35 |
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in North CarolinaMaterials relating to the Society of which Sterling Stoudemire's wife was possibly a member. |
Folder 37 |
Postcards and souvenirsMaterials include a variety of postcards and souvenirs, chiefly from Sterling Stoudemire's trips to Spain. |
Folder 38 |
Publishing agreementsMaterials relating to publishing agreements between Sterling Stoudemire and various book publishers. |
Folder 39 |
Program: University of North Carolina Winter "Summer School" for South Americans, 1941-1942 |
Folder 40 |
Project: Escuela Normal Superior of Mexico City and the University of North Carolina School of Education, 1963-1966 |
Folder 41 |
Project: University of North Carolina Television Languages Instruction, 1953-1967 |
Folder 42 |
Research/bibliographic materials |
Folder 43 |
Thesis, 1930Sterling Stoudemire's thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina in partical fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Romance Languages. |
Folder 44 |
South Atlantic Modern Language AssociationMaterials relating to SAMLA, for which Sterling Stoudemire served as chair, vice-president, and president. |
Folder 45a-45b |
United States Navy materials, 1942-1945Materials from the years in which Sterling Stoudemire served in the United States Navy. |
Folder 46a-46c |
Playbills and other itemsMaterials include a variety of playbills and other items, chiefly from Spain. |
Folder 47 |
Chapel of the Cross ParishMaterials relating to the Chapel of the Cross Parish where the Stoudemire family appears to have been members. |
Folder 48 |
Journal: Cranford Stoudemire, 1971Journal written by Sterling Stoudemire's son describing his European trip in 1971. |
Folder 49 |
Cranford Stoudemire: School grades, 1957-1965Materials regarding the school grades from first to ninth grade for Sterling Stoudemire's son. |
Folder 50a-50d |
Personal items: Sterling A. StoudemireMaterials include tax records, bank documents, deeds, insurance policies, passports and other personal items. |
Image Folder PF-4623/1-3
PF-4623/1PF-4623/2PF-4623/3 |
PicturesIndividual and group black-and-white photographs of Sterling Stoudemire; black-and-white photographs of Madrid, Spain, and other unidentifiable black-and-white/color photographs; as well as a few accompanying slides and negatives. |
Oversize Volume SV-4623/1 |
ScrapbookContains photographs, correspondence, clippings, and other personal items from Sterling Stoudemire. |
Folder 33 |
Other papersNotes, flyers, pamphlets, and fragments. |
Folder 36a-36b |
Other printed materialsPrinted materials from various sources, including press releases and alumni reviews from the University of North Carolina. |
Folder 51 |
BooksBooks belonging to Sterling Stoudemire, including a miniature Spanish/English dictionary. |