William S. Powell
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William S. Powell is an American
historian, writer and academic. He is professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
, having retired in 1986.
He received the North Carolina Award
for literature in 2000. He is the author or editor of several books on North Carolina history, including the Encyclopedia of North Carolina, The North Carolina Gazetteer and the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography.
His wife is Virginia. He has three children and 11 grandchildren.
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historian, writer and academic. He is professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
, having retired in 1986.
He received the North Carolina Award
North Carolina Award
The North Carolina Award is the highest civilian award bestowed by the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is awarded in the four fields of science, literature, the fine arts, and public service....
for literature in 2000. He is the author or editor of several books on North Carolina history, including the Encyclopedia of North Carolina, The North Carolina Gazetteer and the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography.
His wife is Virginia. He has three children and 11 grandchildren.