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North Carolina History Digital Textbook Project

Farmville's choice

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Jane McKimmon shielding her eyes  as if from a flash of light

About the photograph

In 1917 the Governor of North Carolina said Mrs. McKimmon should be the Director of Home Economics so she could help with the food program during World War I. He knew she would do a very good job!

She also was a great leader in the state during World War II.