Cleveland County Historical Collection - Primary Document Transcriptions

Welcome to the Citizen Archivist LibGuide! Explore local history through the links below, including Gardner-Webb University’s Archives, the Fay Webb Gardner Collection, and the Cleveland County Historical Collection. These rich collections contain letters, journals, and other documents that tell the story of our region.

We're looking for volunteers to help transcribe these historical records and make them more accessible to the public. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, your time and talent can make a difference! Get started by exploring the collections—and if you’d like to get involved, contact us at archives@gardner-webb.edu. Let’s preserve history together!

GWU University Archives - https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/archives/

Fay Webb Gardner Collection - https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/fay-webb-gardner/

Cleveland Co. Historical Collection - https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/cleveland-county-historical-collection/

Baptist Historical Collection - https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/baptist-historical-collections/

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