Who's Who in America books

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A Book of the South
Portraits of many of the South’s active citizens who are doing things today
P. 308, 354 Picture and biography of C.L. Shuping
Autobiography says that this book is by C.C. Council of Durham and J.E. Dowd, Jr.
But there was no reference to an author unless that page was missing, no date
Only those who have been genuinely forceful and constructive in the Building of NC will be invited to participate. C.L. Shuping was invited to participate in this book and send a
check to the Southern Editors Association for $100.00 in 1940.
Found this book in the Charlotte Library - North Carolina Room

North Carolina, rebuilding an ancient commonwealth, 1584-1925, Issued in 4 volumes,
Volume 1, 1929, by R.D.W. Conner
P. IIV – C.L. Shuping listed in Volume III, page 50

North Carolina, rebuilding an ancient commonwealth, 1584-1925, Volume 3 of 4 (1929), by
R.D.W. Conner
p. 50 - biography of C.L. Shuping
p. 51 - picture of C.L. Shuping in 1928

North Carolina, the old north state & the new 1941, Volumes one and two, Volume I
Author and Editor Archibald Henderson
LXI – C.L. Shuping listed in Volume III, page 515

North Carolina, the old north state & the new (1941), Volume #3 of 3 volumes, edited &
Written by Archibald Henderson
p. 514 - picture of C.L. Shuping in 1941
pp. 515, 516, 517 - biography of the life of C.L. Shuping

The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, volume 56, 1975
p. 541, 542 – Picture of C.L. Shuping + biography

The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, Index, 1984
p. 460 – Biography of C.L. Shuping listed (56:541)

Who’s Who in North Carolina, a biographical dictionary of leading men and women of the
Commonwealth, Volume One (1947), by Larkin, Roosevelt & Larkin, LTD.
p. 847 – Biography of C.L. Shuping

Who’s Who in the South, 1927
P. 657 – biography of C.L. Shuping

Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, the eighth edition, 1947, volume I
C.L. Shuping Listed in index on page 847
P. 847 – biography of C.L. Shuping

Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, the eighth edition, 1954
Listed in index, refers to Who’s Who in America

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Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, the eighth edition, 1963
Listed in index, refers to Who’s Who in America

Who Was Who in America with World Notables, 1607-1998, volumes I-XII and historical
Volume
P. 246 – C.L. Shuping listed in volume 5

Who Was Who in America with World Notables, 1607-1985, volumes I-VIII and historical
Volume
P. 213 – C.L. Shuping listed in volume 5

Who Was Who in America with World Notables, Volume V, with an index to all who was who
volumes, (a component of Who’s Who in American History)
p. 660 – Biography of C.L. Shuping

Who Was Who in America with World Notables, Volume VI, 1974-1976, with index to all Who
Was Who Volumes, (a component of Who’s Who in American History)
p. 632 – Shuping listed

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 19, 1936-1937, two years, p. 2222, col. 1

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 20, 1938-1939, two years, p. 2269, col. 1

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 21, 1940-1941, two years, p. 2355, col. 3

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 22, 1942-1943, two years, p. 1997, col. 2

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 23, 1944-1945, two years, p. 1934, col. 3 – 1935, col. 1

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 24, 1946-1947, two years, p. 2153, col. 2

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 25, 1948-1949, two years, p. 2254, col. 3


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Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 26, 1950-1951, two years, p. 2513, col. 2

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 27, 1952-1953, two years, p. 2214, col. 3

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 28, 1954-1955, two years, p. 2442, col. 2

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 29, 1956-1957, two years, p. 2348, col. 3

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 30, 1958-1959, two years, p. 2524, col. 30

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 31, 1960-1961, two years, p. 3332, col. 2 to col. 3

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 32, 1962-1963, two years, p. 2354, col. 1, 2

Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the
United States, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis
Vol. 33, 1964-1965, two years, p. 1835, col. 2

Example of Who’s Who listing for 1956-1957
Who’s Who in America, a Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living men and Women of the United States, Vol. 29, 1956-1957, two years, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, pp. 2348, col. 3
Shuping, Clarence Leroy (shoo’ping), Lawyer: b. Rowan Co., N.C. Feb. 1, 1886; s. Adam
Dolphus and Julia Maria(Honeycutt) S.; ed. Salisbury pub. Schs. and private study; m. Ruth
Hampton, of Greensboro. N.C. June 1, 1916; children – Leroy, Hampton, Brooks. Admitted to
N.C. bar, 1912; in gen. civil practice Greensboro; Exec. Sec. Nat. Fuel Administrn. for N.C.,
1917-1919; chmn. Guilford County, N.C. Dem. Exec. Com. 1928-30; managed state campaign
U.S. Senator Josiah W. Bailey, 1930; chmn. Finance com. Dem. Nat. Com. For N.C., 1931-33;
del. –at-large Dem. Nat. Com., in Chicago, 1932; member of committee on permanent
organization; managed Roosevelt’s campaign in N.C. for nomination for Pres., 1932;
Democratic National Committeeman for N.C., 1934-36. Mem. Am. Bar Assn. (N.C. adv. and
cons. mem. com. on simplification and improvement of appellate practice, 1938; N.C. com. for
improving adminstrn. of justice), N.C. Bar Assn. (v.p. 1919), N.C. State Bar, Greensboro Bar
assn. (pres. 1950). Democrat, Methodist. Home: 108 Lake Drive, Office: 308-313 Banner
Bldg., Greensboro, N.C
Chapter 6 – Law directories and phone books

The North Carolina Year Book and Business Directory, 1914
P. 213 – C.L. Shuping listed as a Lawyer in Greensboro, Guilford County
Years found (1914, 1916, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928,
1929, 1930, 1931, 1935, 1937, 1939

Martindale’s American Law Directory, January, 1915-1930
P. 572 – C.L. Shuping listed as working with Brooks, Sapp, & Williams
Each directory lists who C.L. Shuping was working with and who his
clients were for general counsel

Supplement to Hubbell’s legal directory, 1930, list of American & Canadian Bars
P. 883 = Shuping & Hampton listed as attorneys in Greensboro
C.L.S. – ’86 ‘ 12, g u 3-

Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory 63rd year, January, 1931, 2 volumes, Volume I
P. 623 – C.L. Shuping listed as an attorney in Greensboro
General Civil practice, state and federal courts, corporation, insurance, bankruptcy, and
commercial law. Attorneys for General Motors acceptance Corporation; Commercial
Investment Trust, Universal Credit Co.
1931-1973

Standard Legal Directory, Volume IV, 1923
P. 183 – ‘Shuping, R.J.M. Hobbs, & A.C. Davis’ listed as attorneys in Greensboro
Reference: American Exchange National Bank
1923-1939

The Carolinas & Virginias Legal Directory, states of NC, SC, VA., West Va., 1955, by Legal
Directories Pub. Co. Inc.
P. 48 – C.L. Shuping, C.L. Shuping, Jr., Shuping & Shuping, listed as attorneys in
Greensboro, NC
1955-1967

The North and South Carolina Legal Directory, 1967-1968, by Legal Directories Pub. Co. Inc.,
P. 88 – C.L. Shuping, C.L. Shuping, Jr., Shuping & Shuping, listed as attorneys in
Greensboro, NC
1967-1973

The Lawyers Directory, 1927, 45th Year
P. 136 – Shuping & Hampton listed as attorneys
General Civil Practice, State and Federal Courts
Reference: Greenville Banking & Trust Co., and National Bank of Greenville
1927, 1931, 1932, 1933

The Lawyer’s List, MCMXXX (1930)
P. 296 – Shuping & Hampton listed as attorneys in Greensboro
1930, 1932, 1937, 1939


Chapter 6 – Law directories and phone books

Greensboro, N.C. Directory, 1905-06, published by Hill Directory Co.
Directories found at the Greensboro Library
1905-06, 1918-19, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1935

Hill’s Greensboro City Directory (Guilford County, NC), Col XXIV, 1937
pp. 337, 486
p. 337 – C. Leroy Shuping & George C. Hampton, Jr. listed as lawyers at 119 N. Elm.
St., C.L. Shuping & Ruth Shuping listed as living at 108 Lake Dr.
Directories found at the Greensboro Library
1938,1938,1941,1950,1957,1958,1959, 1962, 1964-65, 1967, 1969, 1971

Cross Reference Directory Greater Greensboro and vicinity, March, 1959
P. 17-C – C.L. Shuping, atty. listed as living at East 108 Lake Dr.
Directories found at tthe Greensboro Library
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964-1971