Sol Williams "Doc" Newton Papers 1918-1971

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Creator
Newton, Sol Williams, 1893-1970
Size
0.69 linear feet (1 folder and one item)
Call number
MSS 00063
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

This collection contains a one-page biography of Sol Williams (Doc) Newton written by his son, mementos from Newton's induction into the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame, correspondence and photocopies of clippings and citations regarding Coach Newton's career in intercollegiate athletics, and several obituary notices.

Newton (1893-1970) played professional baseball with the Baltimore Orioles and coached college football and baseball at Davidson College before becoming head football coach at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) from 1937 to 1944.

Biographical/historical note

Sol Williams (Doc) Newton (1893-1970) played professional baseball with the Baltimore Orioles and coached college football and baseball at Davidson College before becoming head football coach at North Carolina State College from 1937 to 1944. Doc Newton was also the head golf coach from 1939-1943.

Scope/content

This collection contains a one-page biography of Sol Williams ("Doc") Newton written by his son, mementos from Newton's induction into the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame, correspondence and photocopies of clippings and citations regarding Coach Newton's career in intercollegiate athletics, and several obituary notices.

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sol Williams "Doc" Newton Papers, MSS 00063, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Sol Williams Newton, 1973. Accession no. 1973-0004

Processing information

Processed by Special Collections staff, 2005; updated by Susan C. Rodriguez, 2015 November.

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Copy of Newton's discharge as a captain of the Infantry, U.S. Army August 28, 1918
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of newspaper clippings 1935-1970
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of membership list of the "Doc Newton Club," 1939
General note

This was the forerunner of today's "Wolfpack Club" which supports the athletics program at North Carolina State University.

MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of membership certificate in the North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution 1942
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of memorial certificate in recognition of Sol W. Newton's service in the Armed Forces of the U.S., signed by President Nixon
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of a memorial certificate for Sol Williams Newton from the National Collegiate Athletic Association January 11, 1971
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Copy of letter from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to Mrs. Newton and her reply June, 1971
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame program March 26, 1969
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
Baseball cap, white with orange brim and burgundy patch that reads “Vernam" undated (Artifact Accession 1973.1.1)
Card box 2
Copy of "Beyond All Things," which was read at the funeral service for Coach Newton
MSS legalbox 2, Folder 00063-1
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Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sol Williams "Doc" Newton Papers, MSS 00063, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.