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(828) 438-6195

Special Collections

Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Library and Museum
Housed in the Phifer Learning Resources Center Library, the Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Library and Museum includes books, correspondence, photos, documents, professional and family memorabilia, original political cartoons from the Watergate era, awards, and other materials collected by Senator Ervin during his many years of public service.  The goal of the Library/Museum is to provide scholars and students with a wide range of resource information concerning the life of Senator Ervin, the United States Constitution, Constitutional and political history with emphasis on the Watergate era, and U.S. and North Carolina legal and general history.

The Dr. Jean C. Ervin Mark Twain Collection
Also housed in the Phifer Learning Resources Center Library, this collection, donated by the noted Twain scholar, and sister of Senator Ervin, consists of over 350 books and many collectibles.  The collection of books written by and about Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was collected over a fifty-year period with the oldest dating from the 1870's.  The collectibles are comprised of figurines, plates, comics, etc. depicting famous scenes from Twain's beloved books.  Many of the limited edition figurines are based on illustrations by Norman Rockwell, the famous American illustrator.

The Grace DiSanto Poetry Collection
Currently under development in the Phifer Learning Resources Center Library, this comprehensive collection of the award-winning Morganton poet's work, along with biographical material on her life, will soon be available in a public-access area.  Anyone wishing to view the materials at this time should ask the library staff for assistance.

**Although materials in the Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. Library and Museum, the Dr. Jean C. Ervin Mark Twain Collection, and the Grace DiSanto Poetry Collection are non-circulating; a comfortable private reading and study room is provided for students, scholars, and the general public who wish to explore these unique collections.

Western Piedmont Community College
An Equal Opportunity Institution
1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
Exit 103 off of I-40