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Melissa Poteat
September 30, 2009
On behalf of myself, my mother Joyce Poteat, and my aunt Elizabeth Pierce, thank you all for your kind words, awesome stories, and sharing with us about your friend, teacher, their brother, and my uncle George.
As you know of what kind of man he was, just imagine growing up with George Stevenson Jr. as an uncle. It was an experience like no other. His stories kept me occupied for the duration of our visits. As I grew older, I loved writing him, because I knew no matter what document he might have his nose in, he would take time to write me back with some outstanding story to entertain me. I will miss his stories but mostly I will miss the man I have always considered, "The True Storyteller".
He will be deeply missed by all but through the memories of his stories, he will live on.
David Brook
September 25, 2009
George was a North Carolina institution and a scholar of sterling intellectual rigor and honesty. The fruits of his flawless research will benefit the state for generations to come. It is an honor to have known him.
David Brook (Raleigh)
David Brook
September 25, 2009
George was a North Carolina institution and a scholar of sterling intellectual rigor and honesty. The fruits of his flawless research will benefit the state for generations to come. It is an honor to have known him.
September 25, 2009
I am profoundly saddened to learn this news. He was so generous with his knowledge and skills, helping thousands plumb the depths of North Carolina history. With such direct help, and through his many contributions to reference works, he left a powerful legacy for all of us that will last as a permanent monument.---David Southern (Durham, NC)
Druscie Simpson
September 24, 2009
I was terrified of George when I first started working with him in the Search Room as a college freshman! But I quickly learned that he could teach me more about North Carolina history and the North Carolina State Archives than I would ever learn on my own. His stories always made history come alive for me and it became a treat for him to start up with "Surely you know about..." and then proceed to tell me a wonderful, gossipy tale about some North Carolinian. He also taught me to respect the Record and that if I looked hard enough, I would probably find what I needed. I am glad that he is at peace now...but will miss him terribly. George was a first class scholar, a fellow Jane Austin fan, and I could go on and on...but as my father always said...George was a gentleman.
David Olson
September 24, 2009
George was my trusted colleague for over twenty years and aided me daily during my time as State Archivist. I will treasure my memories of him. We shared many times together....he was truly one of a kind.
Mark Valsame
September 24, 2009
I am deeply saddened to learn of George's passing. As a county records archivist for NC State Archives from 1992-2000, I worked in close proximity to George on a daily basis. George was such a unique and interesting individual, and a font of knowledge about North Carolina people and places. Over the years as I earned his respect, we shared so many delightful conversations about historical topics, as well as about life in general. George was truly of a different age, his demeanor that of a gentlemanly scholar from long ago. His knowledge and authority was always trusted and respected by those who knew him. As he often chose to shun attention and recognition, few realize the immense significance of George's scholarship to North Carolina history. To me, he was "Mr. North Carolina History" personified. Our state has lost one of its greatest historical resources. I will miss you, George. My sincere condolences to his family.
Danny Moody
September 24, 2009
As we all know, George was one of a kind. North Carolina is a better place because he lived and his work at the archives will last forever. Rest in peace my friend.
Danny Moody
September 24, 2009
George was one of a kind. North Carolina is a better place because he lived. His work at the archives will last forever. He cannot be replaced. Rest in peace my friend.
Ashley Yandle
September 24, 2009
When I did my graduate school practicum at the Archives George was my supervisor. He was always kind, always helpful, but I didn't really get to know him very well until about three years later when I came back to the Archives to work on a processing grant. During that time, although he wasn't my supervisor, he'd pop by just to see how things were going and to tell me the most fabulous stories about various North Carolina historical figures. George had a way of telling a story so that it felt alive, as if it was something that had happened only yesterday rather than seventy, eighty, a hundred years ago. Those are my favorite memories of him: the times when he'd lean against the door jam and begin the conversation with a cheery, "Of course you already know about..." and then tell me a true life tale which I had actually never heard before and which featured people who, I suspect, no one knew more about than he did.
So thank you, Mr. Stevenson, for taking a young and somewhat clueless archivist under your wing. Thank you for always treating me as a valued colleague even before I suspect that I deserved it. To your family, I am very sorry for your loss and I wish I had better words to convey how much George has been and will be missed by many of us at the Archives.
September 24, 2009
I am so sorry in your loss of George Stevenson. He will be missed. He was a very special person as you know, he made my day a little better each day by knowing him. May God bless your family at this time.
Co-Worker,
Betty Driver
J. Arthur Evans
September 24, 2009
As a childhood and and life long friend who I really respected, I will miss him very much but nothing can take the memories of our times together from me. George was an unknown giant of a scholar and lover of learning and history. No more pain, no more sorrow because he is home for eternity.
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