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The University of North Carolina Press began its publishing history in 1925 with a volume titled Southern Pioneers in Social Interpretation. Sociologist Howard W. Odum edited this first book and served as one of the press's founders.
The University of North Carolina Press operates out of Chapel Hill throughout its existence. Its office remains located in Chapel Hill today within a building that was photographed in 2014.
The University of North Carolina Press launched officially in 1922 before releasing its first actual book two years later. It holds the distinction of being the first university press founded in the Southern United States.
Sociologist Howard W. Odum edited the first book titled Southern Pioneers in Social Interpretation. He also served as one of the press's founders when it released its initial work in 1925.
In 2006, UNC Press started the distribution company Longleaf Services as an affiliate. This move created a dedicated channel for getting books into bookstores and libraries while allowing the press to focus on editorial operations.