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Peace Institute

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Stock #:737596
Type: Postcard
Era: Undivided Back
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Wake
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Postmark: Jun-18
Postmark City: Raleigh
Stamp: 1c
Philatelic Notes: flag cancel
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Founded in 1857 (by Presbyterians), was a gift from William Peace, after whom it is named; it has occupied its present site since 1872. The institute, which gives regular college course, is open to women only. During the Civil War, the original building was used as a Confederate hospital.

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