As a guide to you, we've pulled together documents from the collection highlighting several major themes of research into North Carolina history.

Agriculture in North Carolina

Farming and agriculture have been an important part of North Carolina's economy throughout its history. Today, North Carolina's agriculture industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes around $76 billion to the state's economy. This guide, while in no way comprehensive, is a compilation of resources for those interested in the industry, history and culture of North Carolina agriculture.

Court Reports

Court Reports are the official decisions of the North Carolina Supreme Court, called North Carolina Reports, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals, called North Carolina Court of Appeals Reports. These opinions are broadly cited in legal literature.

Data Resources Guide

The State Library of North Carolina is a Coordinating Agency of the State Data Center. Contact us for assistance with demographic questions regarding North Carolina geographies. 

Everything NC

This guide is a sampler of resources about North Carolina government that can be found in the NC Government and Heritage Library and online through the State Library's website, as well as other state government websites and digitized collections created by libraries and cultural institutions around the state.

Financial Publications of North Carolina Government

North Carolina state government creates a budget, collects revenue from many sources, and spends money on projects and services. These publications open the book on the management of these monies.

NC Department of Transportation

This guide provides publications from the Department of Transportation on all aspects of transportation in North Carolina, including highways, aviation, bicycle and pedestrian, and rail, as well as publications from the DMV

North Carolina Legislative History

This guide provides information on researching North Carolina's legislative history, understanding legislative vs. statutory history, how to navigate the laws, and more.

North Carolina Legislative Publications

This guide pulls together information about several important state publications produced by North Carolina's Legislative Branch, including House and Senate journals, session laws, the General Statutes, and the Public Documents of North Carolina.

North Carolina State Budget

This guide on North Carolina budget publications is intended to help citizens access information on current and past budgets. It is important to remember that the State's fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.

North Carolina's Military History

North Carolina's military has played a large part in the development of the state, as well as the United States. Troops that originated from and served in North Carolina have taken part in wars ranging from the American Revolution, to the Civil War, to current involvements. 

State Publications About African Americans

The following guide is not an exhaustive list of all documents that contain information about African Americans in the North Carolina State Government Publications collection. 

Women in North Carolina

The history of North Carolinian women is extensive and varied. This study guide chronicles the changes that have taken place over the years regarding the conditions in the life of women of all races and socioeconomic levels.