Guide to the Reinard Harkema Papers, 1936-1978

Descriptive Summary

Repository: North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center
Creator: Harkema, Reinard, 1910-1978
Title: Reinard Harkema Papers, 1936-1978
Call Number: MC 119
Extent: 3.25 linear feet, 6 archival boxes and one archival half box
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.
Language of Material: English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access: This collection has restricted access. Series 2, Recommendations, is CLOSED until 1 January 2054. The remainder of the collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information: Gift of Mrs. Reinard Harkema, 1979 January 15 (Accession no. 1979-0013).
Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Reinard Harkema Papers, MC 119, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Proccessing Information: Processed by Anna R. Craft, 2006 September

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Biographical Note

Reinard Harkema (1910-1978) received his A.B. from Calvin College and his Ph.D. in 1935 from Duke University. Harkema taught at North Carolina State University from 1936 to 1978 as professor of zoology with a specialization in parasitology of wild animals. In addition to classroom teaching, he headed the pre-dental and pre-medical program in the Department of Zoology. During World War II he served in the U.S. Medical Corps as a parasitologist, and was a consultant to the Air Force following the war. In 1956, Dr. Harkema was elected president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, and in 1969 he received the NCSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.

Scope and Content Note

The Reinard Harkema papers contain student recommendations, student photos, professional correspondence, and other professional papers associated with Harkema's tenure as Professor of Zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936 to 1978. Letters make up the bulk of the written collection, with notable correspondence between Harkema and David A. Becker, Alva Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever. Other material includes handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; and a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975.

Organization of the Collection

This collection is arranged in three series: Correspondence, Recommendations, and Other Professional Papers and Materials.

Online Catalog Terms

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

Individuals

Harkema, Reinard, 1910-1978.
Becker, David A.
Harris, Alva H. (Alva Howard), 1930-
Manwell, Reginald D. (Reginald Dickinson), 1897-
McKeever, Sturgis.

Corporate Entities

North Carolina Academy of Science.
North Carolina State University. Dept. of Zoology--Faculty.
North Carolina State University. Dept. of Zoology--History.

Topics

Zoology--Study and teaching--North Carolina.

Occupations

College teachers--North Carolina--History.
Parasitologists.
Zoologists.

Detailed Description of the Collection

MC 119 Series 1:Correspondence, 1936-1978

2 linear feet, 4 archival boxes

The Reinard Harkema correspondence series contains professional correspondence written and received during Harkema's term as Professor of Zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936-1978. These papers document Harkema's correspondence with students, lawmakers, and colleagues in zoology and parasitology at N.C. State and other institutions. Notable correspondents include David A. Becker, Alva H. Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever.
- A [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 1]
- Ba-Be [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 2]
- Becker [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 3]
- Bi-By [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 4]
- Ca-Ch [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 5]
- Cl-Cu [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 6]
- D [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 7]
- E [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 8]
- F [MC 119 Box 1, Folder 9]
- G [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 1]
- Ha-He [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 2]
- Harris, Alva [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 3]
- Hi-Hu [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 4]
- I-J [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 5]
- K [MC 119 Box 2, Folder 6]
- L [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 1]
- M [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 2]
- Manwell, Reginald D. [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 3]
- Mc [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 4]
- McKeever, Sturgis [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 5]
- N-O [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 6]
- P [MC 119 Box 3, Folder 7]
- Q-R [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 1]
- Sa-Sl [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 2]
- Sm-Su [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 3]
- T [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 4]
- U-V [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 5]
- W [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 6]
- X-Z [MC 119 Box 4, Folder 7]
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MC 119 Series 2:Recommendations, 1954-1978

0.75 linear feet, 1 archival box and one archival half box

This series is CLOSED until 1 January 2054.

The Reinard Harkema recommendations series, 1950-1978, is comprised of letters of recommendation written by Harkema for his students, as well as student letters to Harkema, requesting recommendations.
- A [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 1]
- B [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 2]
- C [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 3]
- D-E [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 4]
- F-G [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 5]
- H [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 6]
- I-K [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 7]
- L-M [MC 119 Box 5, Folder 8]
- N-R [MC 119 Half Box 6, Folder 1]
- S-T [MC 119 Half Box 6, Folder 2]
- U-Z [MC 119 Half Box 6, Folder 3]
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MC 119 Series 3:Other Professional Papers and Materials, 1940-1978

0.5 linear feet, 1 archival box

The Reinard Harkema series of other professional papers and materials includes requests for reprints of Harkema's articles; handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975; and a book titled Jukes-Edwards: A Study in Education and Heredity, by A. E. Winship.
- Harkema article reprints [MC 119 Box 7, Folder 1]
- Academy of Science [MC 119 Box 7, Folder 2]
- Comparative Anatomy Class Photo Album [MC 119 Box 7, Folder 3]
- Miscellaneous Professional Papers [MC 119 Box 7, Folder 4]
- Jukes-Edwards by A.E. Winship [MC 119 Box 7, Folder 5]
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