Publisher's Synopsis
The growing interest in state and local history has created a need for a popular treatment of historical agencies. Seventeen authors tell the story through a series of biographical sketches of the leading figures in the evolution of historical societies, museums, archives, and restorations.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
