Secretary of Cultural Resources Susan Kluttz noted the passing of Governor James Holshouser this morning: "The Department of Cultural Resources, like all of North Carolina, will certainly miss the leadership and service of Governor Holshouser. He led our state through difficult times and made significant investments in its people through his support of education, environmental protection and economic development. He was groundbreaking in his support of women and minorities, appointing a great many to leadership roles in state government. Governor Holshouser was especially supportive of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, presiding over many United States Bicentennial events that our department sponsored during his tenure. He will certainly be missed.”
Gov. Holshouser's 1973 inauguration
The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is honored to preserve Gov. Holshouser’s official records as governor, which are housed in the State Archives of North Carolina along with the official papers of other North Carolina governors dating back to 1663. The North Carolina Museum of History holds examples of some of his campaign materials. It also preserves his wife Patricia’s inaugural gown; his desk, which is now in the in the Governor’s Office in the Department of Administration Building; his portrait, which is on exhibit in the Executive Mansion; and his bust. You can learn more about Gov. James Holshouser's life and legacy on NCPedia and see photos of him on the State Archives Flickr site.