Occupation Professor, historian Name Thomas Parramore Subject North Carolina | Genre History Nationality USA Role Author | |
Alma mater University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Spouse Barbara Mitchell Parramore Died January 13, 2004, Wake County, North Carolina, United States Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Books Triumph at Kitty Hawk, Southampton County, Virginia | ||
Dr. Thomas Custis Parramore (1932-2004) was a Professor Emeritus of History at Meredith College, retiring in 1992 as well as a prominent author on the subject of North Carolina history and the recipient of numerous historical association awards. He was elected as member of the North Carolinana Society recognizing his "adjudged performance" in support of North Carolina's historical, literature, and culture.
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Education
A native of Winton, North Carolina, and a graduate of Ahoskie High School. Parramore held 3 degrees: a bachelor's, a master's and a doctoral degree in English history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career
He taught history at Meredith College for 30 years and retired from teaching in 1992.
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Publications
Parramore wrote extensively on the history of North Carolina and surrounding area. His publications include: