Joab L. Thomas Speech and Letter of Commendation
MSS 00115
Special Collections Research Center
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0.01 Linear feet
1981
The Joab L. Thomas speech and letter of commendation includes a copy of
A Resolution of Commendation for Chancellor Joab L. Thomas, passed unanimously by the Student Senate (1981 April 15). There is also a transcription from a tape of Thomas' remarks to deans, directors, and department heads at the time of his resignation as chancellor and the announcement of his appointment as president of the University of Alabama (1981 March 25).
Joab Langston Thomas was the chancellor of North Carolina State University from 1976 to 1981, president of the University of Alabama from 1981 to 1988, professor at the University of Alabama from 1961 to 1975, and vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Alabama from 1974 to 1975. Thomas received his A.B., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in botany from Harvard University.
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Thomas, Joab L.
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Acquisitions Information
Transferred from the Chancellor's office, 1981; received from Hardy D. Berry, 1982 August 17.
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[Identification of item], Joab L. Thomas speech and letter of commendation, MSS 115, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Scope and Content Note
The Joab L. Thomas speech and letter of commendation includes a copy of
A Resolution of Commendation for Chancellor Joab L. Thomas, passed unanimously by the Student Senate (1981 April 15). There is also a transcription from a tape of Thomas's remarks to deans, directors, and department heads at the time of his resignation as chancellor and the announcement of his appointment as president of the University of Alabama (1981 March 25).
Related Material
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Office of the Chancellor Record Group, UA 2
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Joab L. Thomas Biographical File, UA 50.3
North Carolina State University--Administration.
North Carolina State University. Student Government.
Thomas, Joab L.
University of Alabama.
College presidents--North Carolina
Letters (correspondence)
Speeches
Universities and colleges--Administration
Universities and colleges--History