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University Archives and Manuscripts
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Digital Projects

Greensboro VOICES

Greensboro VOICES contains transcripts of oral history interviews documenting the civil rights movement in Guilford County between the early 1950s and the early 1980s, including the famous Feb. 1, 1960 sit-in at Woolworth's lunch counter.

Beyond Books and Buildings

This project chronicles higher education in North Carolina and at UNCG specifically with scanned material from the University Archives documenting the university's history from its origins in 1891 to the death of founder and first president Charles Duncan McIver in 1906.

Online Exhibits

Timeline of UNCG History

An interactive timeline that traces the history of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro from its foundation in 1891 as a normal school for women up to the present day. The project features over 150 pictures and other related media.

Postcards from the University

A collection of vintage postcards, featuring University related buildings, scenes, and events.

Artifacts from the University's History

A selection of high-quality images from the University Archives' Artifact Collection. This exhibit, which is updated periodically, showcases some of the highlights from the collection.

Alma and Spencer Garlow Doll Collection

Circa 1962, doll maker Helen Bullard created a collection of dolls containing nine generations of couples that she named "An American Family - 1630 to 1900." This exhibit shows each couple at their age of marriage wearing their Sunday-best clothes.

The Overseas Experience

During World War II, men were not the only ones asked to serve their country. About 2% of the United States fighting force during the war was made up of women, many of whom were sent overseas. This project offers just a glimpse into the experiences these women had while serving overseas.

Women at War

This exhibit illustrates the scope and breath of the Women Veterans Historical Project (WVHP) collection, including posters, photographs, manuscript documents, uniforms, and recruiting materials from World War I and World War II.

Finding Aids

Online finding aids for each collecting group are listed on their respective sites.

University Archives
Manuscripts
Women Veterans Historical Project