James Vivian Whitfield papers,
| Author/creator | Whitfield, James Vivian |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 1.520 cubic ft. (550 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | The bulk of the correspondence is concerned with water pollution control and abatement in N.C. There are papers relating to Whitfield's chairmanship of the Department of Water and Air Resources. There are a number of letters and reports on phosphate mining in North Carolina, especially by Texas Gulf Sulfur in Beaufort County and correspondence relating to forestry in the U.S., especially N.C. A few speeches by Whitfield are included. Also included are: a Whitfield genealogical chart, three bills introduced by Representative Whitfield, research pamphlets and reports, and newspaper clippings. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | James Vivian Whitfield Papers (#128), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Mrs. J. Vivian Whitfield, Wallace. |
| Biographical note | James Vivian Whitfield was born in Seven Springs, N.C., on July 23, 1894. He was a member of the N.C. House of Representatives (1947-1951) and the N.C. Senate (1953). During his career, he was active in water and forestry affairs and the founding of several North Carolina parks. |