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Origins Of The Old South Analysis
C. Van Woodward’s Origins of the Old South, Working at Play: A History of Vacations in

the United States by… Aron, Coming of Age in Mississippi: A Biography… by … and the

distinguished Dr. William Powell’s North Carolina through Four Centuries, all books that, from

one time or another surrounded me in times of exploration and supplemented a vigorous

curriculum.

Now, they sit on the book shelves that I reserve only for books that have

had an impact on my education and unique observance and analysis of American history.

A new chapter began when I enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in the fall of 2012 with the intention of studying criminology or psychology. I took classes in anthropology and history my first
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Public History is an avenue that I can pursue that combines all of the aspects of the

field that I appreciate. I was required to take an introductory research methods course, it

focused on the history of tourism in the United States. This course was the key to

understanding how to conduct historical research and methodology, and even though there

was a specific focus, it has helped me from then on and even today.

In the autumn of 2013 I registered for an Introduction to Public History course.

Exploration of the individual aspects of Public History such as Archives, Museum Education,

Oral Histories and Library Studies were extremely enlightening in this course. At the same time

As a part of my undergraduate studies, I completed a semester long internship in

Historic Downtown Wilmington at the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens. The Burgwin-Wright

House is one of the oldest colonial homes left in Wilmington, built in 1770 by John Burgwin, a

British merchant of Naval Stores. My internship duties at the Burgwin-Wright House paired my

love for Southern and art histories. For my research project I was to research the artwork that

was original to the home and had been accumulated throughout the centuries by
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It also gave me

experience working with archives and primary historical documents.

In the Spring semester of my Junior year I took a huge and ambitious risk and decided

that I wanted to study abroad. My GPA and grades qualified me to become an international

exchange student in London, England at the University of Roehampton. I took courses in Sex

and Politics in Early Modern England, The Historical Jesus and The Americas.

My love for Southern History stems from the importance of family in my life. I have always placed family first. Each branch of my family has been in the south for generations and have contributed to history in a variety of ways. I have lived in the same rural area of South
Eastern North Carolina that my ancestors and generations before me have.

The opportunity to expand my foundational knowledge base achieved through vigorous undergraduate studies …..

It is my goal to approach Southern History in new and innovative ways. I want to look

away from the archaic outdated ideas that have been set forth by generations before

In an era where History is somewhat evanescent, it is more important than ever to

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