Memorials

James E. Shepard Memorial Library

Repository for federal documents, maps and microfilm. Treasure Room houses many primary materials on African-American life and culture.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
North Carolina Central University 1801 Fayetteville St.Durham, NC 27707
Phone
(919)560-6475
Website
www.nccu.edu/library/shepard
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