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MosaicNC
A Digital Publishing Venture of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History
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It is the primary charge of MosaicNC to digitally publish exhibits on various special topics and future installments of two long-running projects of the Historical Publications Office: the Colonial Records of North Carolina and the Governors’ Papers Project. Through this digital medium, we aim to provide free and open access to our work for the educational benefit of present and future generations of North Carolinians.
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Explore the History of North Carolina
Just as technology has allowed MosaicNC to bring our scholarly editions into the digital age, it also allows us to publish other thematic exhibits about the state’s past.
Incarcerated Labor on the Western North Carolina Railroad
Thousands of incarcerated people toiled on the Western North Carolina Railroad during the 1870s and 80s as forced laborers. Most of these individuals were Black men and boys, who were convicted under discriminatory legal and judicial systems. These incarcerated workers built the railroad through the Blue Ridge Mountains, which transformed the social and economic landscapes of western North Carolina.
Stand Against Slavery: Self-Emancipation and Resistance in Colonial North Carolina
During the 17th and 18th centuries, enslaved people of color in North Carolina resisted the conditions of their servitude in a variety of ways. Containing selected records such as petitions, court records, letters, and depositions, this exhibit demonstrates how North Carolinian people of color pursued their own freedom.
American Indians in North Carolina Colonial Court Records
During the 17th and 18th centuries, American Indians in North Carolina protected their autonomy through the colonial legal system. Containing selected records such as petitions, land sales, council minutes, and depositions, this exhibit demonstrates how American Indians and colonists leveraged the colonial legal system in their interactions with one another, and often in surprising ways.
The Papers of Governor Locke Craig
A selection of the papers of Governor Locke Craig, whose term in office spanned from 1913 to 1917.