Guide to the David Alexander Lockmiller Papers, 1935 - 1984

Collection Number MSS 169

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Collection Information

Abstract:

The David Alexander Lockmiller papers consists of newsclippings and correspondence relating to Lockmiller's History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939, and the University's 50th and 60th anniversary commemorations. Also included is a copy of R. C. Lawrence's review of Lockmiller's book, as well as a copy of the 1959 Founder's Day address. The majority of the materials are from 1939.

David A. Lockmiller (1906 - 2005) received B.Ph. (1929) and A.M. (1928) degrees from Emory University, an LL.B. from Cumberland University (1929), a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (1935), and an LL.D. from Cumberland University (1940). He joined the North Carolina State College faculty in 1935 as an instructor in History and Political Science. From 1940 to 1942, he served as department head. From 1942 to 1959, Lockmiller was the president of the University of Chattanooga. He then served as the president of Ohio Wesleyan University from 1959 to 1961. Lockmiller's publications include History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939 and The Consolidation of the University of North Carolina.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Lockmiller, David A. (David Alexander), 1906 - 2005

Title

David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1935 - 1984

Call Number

MSS 169

Extent

1 folder

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

Transferred from the D. H. Hill Director's Office, 1984 January 2. Additional materials received from David A. Lockmiller, 1988 March 28
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], David Alexander Lockmiller papers, MSS 169, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Biographical Note


David A. Lockmiller (1906 - 2005) received B.Ph. (1929) and A.M. (1928) degrees from Emory University, an LL.B. from Cumberland University (1929), a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (1935), and an LL.D. from Cumberland University (1940). He joined the North Carolina State College faculty in 1935 as an instructor in History and Political Science. From 1940 to 1942, he served as department head. From 1942 to 1959, Lockmiller was the president of the University of Chattanooga. He then served as the president of Ohio Wesleyan University from 1959 to 1961. Lockmiller's publications include History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939 and The Consolidation of the University of North Carolina.

Scope and Content Note


The David Alexander Lockmiller papers consists of newsclippings and correspondence relating to Lockmiller's History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939, and the University's 50th and 60th anniversary commemorations. Also included is a copy of R. C. Lawrence's review of Lockmiller's book, as well as a copy of the 1959 Founder's Day address. The majority of the materials are from 1939.

Online Catalog Terms

  • North Carolina State University--History.
  • Universities and colleges--North Carolina--History.

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