David Stanton Coltrane (July 27, 1893 – 1968) was an American politician who served as the eleventh North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture.[1]
David S. Coltrane | |
|---|---|
| 11th North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office February 14, 1948 – 1949 | |
| Appointed by | R. Gregg Cherry |
| Preceded by | William Kerr Scott |
| Succeeded by | Lynton Y. Ballentine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Stanton Coltrane July 27, 1893 Randolph County, North Carolina |
| Died | 1968 Raleigh, North Carolina[1] |
| Alma mater | Guilford College, North Carolina State College |
Early life and education
editDavis Stanton Coltrane was born, July 27, 1893, in Randolph County, North Carolina. He graduated from Guilford College in 1918 and received a graduate degree from North Carolina State College.[2][3]
In the early 1930s Coltrane worked for the Mascot Lime Company.[4]
Political career
editIn the fall of 1935, Coltrane urged William Kerr Scott to run for the office of North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. When Scott entered the race for Agriculture Commissioner Coltrane stopped working for the lime company and worked for Scott full-time on the campaign trail.[4]
Agriculture Commission
editColtrane worked as an assistant to Agriculture Commissioner Scott.[5] As assistant commissioner Coltrane worked to improve the quality of fertilizer and feed sold to North Carolina farmers.[1] When Scott resigned to run for governor, Coltrane was appointed by Governor R. Gregg Cherry as North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture on February 14, 1948.[5]
State budget officer
editColtrane continued to serve in state government later becoming a State Budget Officer for the North Carolina Department of Administration.[6] He became special consultant to Governor Terry Sanford on economy and efficiency in government in December 1961.[7] From 1958 to 1959, Coltrane was President of the National Association of State Budget Officers.[3]
Good Neighbor Council
editIn the 1960s, Governor Sanford created the Good Neighbor Council to help ease racial tensions that were building in the state because of civil rights struggles and integration issues.[8] Sanford established this council on January 13, 1963, and appointed Coltrane as the first chairman and executive director. He held this position until his death in 1968.[9][10]
Honors
edit- The North Carolina Human Relations Commission awards the David S. Coltrane Award in his memory.[10]
- Coltrane Hall on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is named after him, as well as Coltrane Hall on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c AAPFCO Official Publication, Raleigh, North Carolina: Association of American Plant Food Control Officials, 1969, p. 105
- ^ "Dedication is Held for Coltrane Hall". The Winston-Salem News Argus. April 1968. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ a b North Carolina Manual (1961). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Secretary of State. 1961. p. 409. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Raleigh Roundup". Spring Hope Enterprise. June 12, 1952.
- ^ a b Graham, James A. (1998), The Sodfather: A Friend of Agriculture Three Decades as Commissioner of Agriculture The Incredible Story of Farm Economy Growth In North Carolina (PDF), Raleigh, North Carolina: The James A. Graham Scholarship Endowment North Carolina State University, p. 65
- ^ a b "WSSU - Coltrane Hall". Winston-Salem State University. Archived from the original on December 11, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ^ Shires, William A. (February 12, 1963). "Facilities Are Not Segregated In New Statehouse At Raleigh". Lexington Dispatch. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ^ Luebke, Paul (1990). Tar Heel Politics: Myths and Realities. Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina Press. p. 109. ISBN 0-8078-4271-0.
- ^ "Records of the Human Relations Council, 1963-1977" (PDF). Archives Information Circular. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Wood, John (March 2, 1990). "State recognizes community service of Wallace doctor, New Hanover agency". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved September 24, 2012.