1883_private laws_111_7
CHAPTER 110 An act to incorporate the Colored Orphan Home of Eastern North Carolina. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
Said corporation shall have power to secure control of such orphans, unprotected and friendless children, in such manner as may be provided by the by-laws of the corporation: and it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to interfere with the said Orphan Home of eastern North Carolina, in its management and control of said children after they are lawfully entered and received by said corporation: Provided, that the said institution shall be for children of the colored race only. __