Preliminary Inventory of the North Carolina State University, Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute Records, 1966-1979

Collection Number UA 011.013

NCSU Libraries logo

Collection Information
Abstract:

Contains correspondence, reports, project proposals, and board minutes, budgets, and brochures.

The Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute was administered by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies from the mid-1960's until ca. 1979.

Contact Information:
Special Collections Research Center
NCSU Libraries
Campus Box 7111
Raleigh, North Carolina
27695-7111 USA
Phone: (919) 515-2273
Fax: (919) 513-1787
URL: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/specialcollections/
Web Contact Form
Processed by
Unprocessed
Encoded by
Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 March 27

Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

North Carolina State University, Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute.

Title

North Carolina State University, Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute Records, 1966-1979

Call Number

UA 011.013

Extent

1.5 linear feet, 1 carton

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. Please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff for more information.
Acquisitions Information

Transferred from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute Records, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Copyright Notice

The nature of the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NCSU 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.
Proccessing Information

Processed by Unprocessed

Encoded by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 March 27

Historical Note


The Furniture Research and Development Applications Institute was adminsitered by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies during the mid-1960's through at least 1979.

Scope and Content Note


Collection contains correspondence, reports, project proposals, and board minutes, budgets, and brochures.

Organization of the Collection


Arranged alphabetically by folder title and thereunder chronologically.

Online Catalog Terms


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

Corporate Entities

  • North Carolina State University. Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

Topics

  • Furniture--Research--North Carolina.
  • Furniture Industry and Trade--North Carolina.
  • Furniture making.
  • Furniture design.

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Accomplishments, 1973-1974 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Advisory Board, 1974-1978 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Board of Directors Meetings, 1973-1974 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Board of Directors Meetings, 1975-1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Board of Directors Meetings, 1977-1978 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Board of Directors Meetings, 1979 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Brochures, 1974 and undated [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Computer Simulation: An Economic Analysis of Finger Jointed Upholstery Frames, 1975 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1966 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1973 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1974 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1975 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Correspondence, 1978 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Curved Plywoods and Laminates (Considerations in Manufacturing), 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Economic Analysis: Finger Jointed Rounds and Squares, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Economic Analysis of: Finger Jointed Dining Room Chair Backposts, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Evaluating Materials Handling Alternatives in the Furniture Industry, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Evaluation of the Materials Handling Questionnaire for the Furniture Industry, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Finger Jointing Project Final Report, 1975-1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Highrise Storage for Furniture Manufacturing, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Inexpensive Manufacturing Method for the Clark Upholstery Frame, undated [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Lumber Yield and Lumber Drying, 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Improved Moisture Cycling Performance in Dowel Joints, 1976 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Production Control Workshop in a Smaller Company, 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Project Activities and Results, 1973-1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Project Proposals, 1974-1975 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Proposed Budget, 1977-1978 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Samples of Work Done on a Quality Control Procedures Manual for the Furniture Industry, 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Safety Handbook for Furniture Manufacturing Operations, 1978 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Study of Moulder Rejects and their Classification, 1977 [UA 011.013 Carton 1]
  • Technical Committee, undated [UA 011.013 Carton 1]