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- Pennant, "North Carolina," 1940-1965 - Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "North Carolina," 1940-1965
Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- Ernie Irvan's Pit Crew during Goodwrench Service 400, North Carolina Motor Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina, February 25, 1996 - Ernie Irvan began racing karts at nine years old, and he graduated to stock cars at age 16. He made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1987. Irvan nearly died after a crash during a 1994 practice session, but he recovered and raced through the 1999 season. He earned 15 Cup Series wins and 124 top-ten finishes.
- February 25, 1996
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Ernie Irvan's Pit Crew during Goodwrench Service 400, North Carolina Motor Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina, February 25, 1996
Ernie Irvan began racing karts at nine years old, and he graduated to stock cars at age 16. He made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1987. Irvan nearly died after a crash during a 1994 practice session, but he recovered and raced through the 1999 season. He earned 15 Cup Series wins and 124 top-ten finishes.
- Dale Earnhardt, Car #3, Goodwrench Service 500, North Carolina Motor Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina, February 26, 1995 - Dale Earnhardt debuted in NASCAR's Cup Series in 1975. Over the next 26 years, he earned 76 race wins and seven Cup Series championships. Fans nicknamed Earnhardt "The Intimidator" for his assertive racing style. His death at the 2001 Daytona 500 devastated the racing community and prompted improvements in stock car safety.
- February 26, 1995
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Dale Earnhardt, Car #3, Goodwrench Service 500, North Carolina Motor Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina, February 26, 1995
Dale Earnhardt debuted in NASCAR's Cup Series in 1975. Over the next 26 years, he earned 76 race wins and seven Cup Series championships. Fans nicknamed Earnhardt "The Intimidator" for his assertive racing style. His death at the 2001 Daytona 500 devastated the racing community and prompted improvements in stock car safety.
- North Carolina License Plate, 1929 - Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- 1929
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North Carolina License Plate, 1929
Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- Little Pigs BBQ Sign, Asheville, North Carolina, 1988 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 1988
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Little Pigs BBQ Sign, Asheville, North Carolina, 1988
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 28, 1938 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford established a branch in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1914. Ten years later the company built a modern one-story assembly plant designed by Albert Kahn. Automobile assembly ceased at this plant in 1933.
- September 28, 1938
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Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 28, 1938
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. Assembling automobiles closer to regional markets reduced shipping costs -- parts were cheaper to ship than completed automobiles. Ford established a branch in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1914. Ten years later the company built a modern one-story assembly plant designed by Albert Kahn. Automobile assembly ceased at this plant in 1933.
- Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Carolina Motor Company, Mooresville, North Carolina, August 14, 1919 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- August 04, 1919
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Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Carolina Motor Company, Mooresville, North Carolina, August 14, 1919
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: North Carolina Tar Heels" Christmas Ornament, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1999
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Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: North Carolina Tar Heels" Christmas Ornament, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: North Carolina Tar Heels" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1998
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Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: North Carolina Tar Heels" Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Road Map for Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, circa 1960 - Along with the regular automobile service provided by gasoline stations, travelers during the early and mid-20th century could usually receive a free road map. The Atlantic Refining Company supplied this 1960 map of the Atlantic coast states to motorists at their stations.
- circa 1960
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Road Map for Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, circa 1960
Along with the regular automobile service provided by gasoline stations, travelers during the early and mid-20th century could usually receive a free road map. The Atlantic Refining Company supplied this 1960 map of the Atlantic coast states to motorists at their stations.