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Lennon, Donald Ray was born on October 6, 1938 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Son of George William and Eula Lee (Rowell) Lennon.
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A Quest for Glory: Major General Robert Howe and the American Revolution
(Born into a wealthy and prominent Cape Fear River plantat...)
Born into a wealthy and prominent Cape Fear River plantation family, Howe became a militia officer, justice of the peace, and legislator. In 1775 he was appointed colonel of the Second North Carolina Regiment and became commanding general of the Southern Department and the highest ranking officer in the states south of Virginia. He also served as a division commander with General Washington's main army in the New York Highlands, commanded the crucial West Point post, and put down mutinies in the American army. Originally published in 1991. 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.
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Donald Ray Lennon
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Donald Ray Lennon, American archivist, historian. Certified archivist American Society Certified Archivists. Board directors North Carolina Preservation Consortium, Durham, 1989-1993. With United States Army, 1962-1964. Member Society of America Archivists, History Society North Carolina (president 1992-1993), Society North Carolina Archivists.
Education
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University, 1960. Master of Arts, East Carolina University, 1962.
Career
Archivist II North Carolina Division Archives and History, Raleigh, 1964-1967. Director manuscript collection East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, since 1967, coordinator special collections, since 1987. Member state history records advisory board, Raleigh, 1975-1985.
Member History Bath (North Carolina) Commission, 1982-1988.
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A Quest for Glory: Major General Robert Howe and the American Revolution
(Born into a wealthy and prominent Cape Fear River plantat...)
- POLITICS, BAR AND BENCH: A Memoirs of Judge John Davis Larkins, Jr. 50 Years
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A Quest for Glory: Major General Robert Howe and the American Revolution
Membership
Board directors North Carolina Preservation Consortium, Durham, 1989-1993. With United States Army, 1962-1964. Member Society of America Archivists, History Society North Carolina (president 1992-1993), Society North Carolina Archivists.
Connections
Married Billie Mae Royall, December 20, 1969. Children: William Christopher, Mark Whitfield.
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