Guide to the Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers, 1915-1967

Collection Number MC 00046

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Collection Information
Abstract:

The Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers consist of personal and professional material documenting Cloyd's tenure as Dean of Students at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) and his extensive involvement in community affairs in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area. The papers date from 1915-1973.

Cloyd entered the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Raleigh (later North Carolina State University) in 1910 and received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1915. In 1918, Cloyd began his career with North Carolina State College as an instructor of mechanical drawing, and became the Dean of Students in 1921. In 1927, North Carolina State College granted Cloyd a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management. Cloyd served as Dean of Students until 1957.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Cloyd, Edward Lamar, 1891-1973

Title

The Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers, 1915-1967

Call Number

MC 00046

Extent

2.75 linear feet, 5 archival boxes

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language

English.

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Received in installments from E. L. Cloyd in 1970 (Accession no. 1970-0012), Catherine Jackson in 1979 (Accession no. 1979-0006), and Mrs. E. L. Cloyd, Jr. in 1995 (Accession no. 1995-0001).
Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers, MC 46, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Proccessing Information

Processed by Mick Watts, 2002 August

Encoded by Mick Watts

Scope and Content Note


The Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers reflect Cloyd's long tenure as Dean of Students at North Carolina State College. The collection is divided into three series, Personal Papers, Professional Papers, and Artifacts. The Personal Papers Series consists of diaries, notebooks, personal correspondence, material related to Cloyd's graduating class of 1915, and certificates of appreciation.The Professional Papers Series is made up of writings and speeches that Cloyd made as Dean of Students. There is also material related to guidance counseling and papers that document Dean Cloyd's participation in numerous professional, civic, fraternal and religious groups. Additionally, there is material related to university administration and campus development, and a collection of magazines, programs and professional publications that belonged to Cloyd. The Artifacts Series is made up of memory note cards and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings detailing memorable moments in Cloyd's life.

Organization of the Collection


This collection is organized into three series: Personal Papers, Professional Papers, and Artifacts. Within these series, the material is arranged topically and chronologically.

Online Catalog Headings


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Individuals

  • Cloyd, Edward Lamar, 1891-1973

Corporate Entities

  • National Association of Deans and Advisors of Men (U.S.)
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (U.S.)
  • National Inter-Fraternity Conference
  • North Carolina State University--Officials and employees
  • North Carolina State University--History
  • Phi Beta Kappa--History
  • Pi Kappa Delta--History
  • Phi Kappa Phi--History
  • Phi Kappa Tau--History
  • North Carolina College Conference
  • Tau Beta Pi--History
  • Young Men's Christian Association (Raleigh, N.C.)

Topics

  • College students--North Carolina--Raleigh
  • College students--North Carolina--Social conditions
  • Counseling in higher education--North Carolina
  • Counseling--Methods
  • Counseling--Practice
  • Counseling--Research
  • Counseling--Vocational guidance
  • Deans (Education)
  • Greek letter societies--North Carolina--History
  • Learned institutions and societies--North Carolina--History
  • Student affairs services--North Carolina
  • Vocational guidance--North Carolina

Geographic Names

  • Raleigh (N.C.)

Related Material

  • Gerald Orlando Theodore Erdahl Papers (MC 55)
  • North Carolina State University. Division of Student Affairs Records (UA 16)

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Personal Papers, 1930-1965


    0.75 linear feet, 1.5 archival boxes

    The Personal Papers Series contains diaries, notebooks, personal correspondence, North Carolina State College Class of 1915 graduation, alumni and reunion information and certificates of appreciation that Cloyd received from community organizations.

    • Diaries, 1930, 1934, 1949 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 1]
    • Notebooks, 1929-1959 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 2]
    • Correspondence, 1930-1953 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 3]
    • L.A. Thornbury (Grandson) [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 4]
    • Class of 1915
      • Graduation [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 5]
      • Reunions
        • 1920 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 6]
        • 1925 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 7]
        • 1930 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 8]
        • 1935 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 9]
        • 1940 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 10]
        • 1944 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 11]
        • 1950 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 12]
        • 1955 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 13]
        • 1960 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 14]
        • 1965 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 15]
    • Certificates of Appreciation [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 16]
    • Writings
      • 1921-1954 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 17]
      • "Personnel Departments" (Master's Thesis) 1927 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 18]
    • Speeches
      • "Objectives in the Field of Guidance" [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 19]
      • "Financing a College Education-A Radio Talk,"1933 [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 20]
      • "The Technical Graduate and Community Life" [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 21]
      • Phi Kappa Phi Induction [MC 46 Box 1, Folder 22]
    • Memory Note Cards

      See Artifacts Series Box 4
    • Scrapbook

      See Artifacts Series Box 5

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  • Professional Papers, 1919-1962


    0.75 linear feet, 1.5 archival boxes

    The Professional Papers Series is comprised of material related to Cloyd's work as Dean of Students. There is material related to guidance and vocational counseling and papers that document Dean Cloyd's participation in numerous professional, civic, fraternal and religious groups. Additionally, there is material related to university administration and campus development. There is also a collection of magazines, programs and professional publications that belonged to Cloyd.

    • Dean of Students
      • 1919-1929 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 1]
      • 1934-1955 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 2]
      • Freshman Week, 1924-1953 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 3]
      • Guidance Counseling [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 4]
      • Vocational Guidance [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 5]
      • Vocational Guidance Course Booklet, 1940 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 6]
    • Professional Organizations
      • Deans of Men, 1928-1957 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 7]
      • North Carolina College Conference-Committee on Athletics, 1935-1936 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 8]
      • North Carolina College Conference, 1943-1954 [MC 46 Box 2, Folder 9]
      • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
        • April, 1954-April, 1955 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 1]
        • June, 1956-January, 1957 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 2]
        • February, 1957-October, 1954 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 3]
      • University Administration-College Union
        • April, 1951-April, 1956 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 4]
        • May, 1956-May, 1960 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 5]
        • October, 1960-May, 1962 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 6]
      • Fraternities
        • 1929-1931 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 7]
        • Phi Beta Kappa [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 8]
        • Phi Kappa Phi [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 9]
        • National Inter-fraternity Conference, 1951-1958 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 10]
    • Collected magazines, articles and publications, 1926-1960 [MC 46 Box 3, Folder 11]

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  • Artifacts


    1 linear foot, 2 archival boxes

    The Artifacts Series consists of memory note cards that Cloyd used to record anecdotes, Bible passages, book reviews and personal observations and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings chronicling highlights in Cloyd's life and career.

    • Memory Note Cards [MC 46 Box 4]
    • Scrapbook [MC 46 Box 5]

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