Guide to the University Archives Reference Collection, 1862 - 2005

Collection Number UA 50

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Collection Information
Abstract:

Contains brochures, clippings, correspondence and memoranda, University publications, programs, research papers, and copies of photographs and other archival material and memorabilia collected for reference purposes on NCSU history. This is an artificial collection, and is maintained and updated by Special Collections Research Center staff.

North Carolina State University was established in 1887 as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (A&M College). The College opened in 1889 with one building - the current Holladay Hall - six faculty, and courses in the agricultural and mechanical arts, adding a curriculum in applied science in 1893. By the turn of the century the College had grown to some half dozen buildings, about 300 students, and had begun to diversify its curricula. In 1917, the institution's name was changed to North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (State College). In 1931 the College greatly reworked its curricula as it underwent consolidation. Along with North Carolina College for Women and the University of North Carolina, it became a part of the Consolidated University of North Carolina,. North Carolina State is now one of the constituent institutions of the multi-campus University of North Carolina system, having received university status, and, after some controversy, assumed its current name in 1965. As of 2007, N.C. State had a student body of nearly 30,000, nearly two thousand faculty, and research and program expenditures of over $440 million.

Contact Information:
Processed by
Pat Webber
Date Completed
July, 2004
Encoded by
Pat Webber

Descriptive Summary

Creator

North Carolina State University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center.

Title

University Archives Reference Collection, 1862 - 2005

Call Number

UA 50

Extent

123 records storage boxes, 60.75 linear feet

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research.
Acquisitions Information

This is an on-going collection created by gathering materials from other University Archives record groups and other university departments.
Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], Reference Collection, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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.

Historical Note


North Carolina State University was established in 1887 as the North Carolina College for Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The College opened in 1889 with one building - the current Holladay Hall - six faculty, and courses in the agricultural and mechanical arts, adding a curriculum in applied science in 1893. By the turn of the century the College had grown to some half dozen buildings, about 300 students, and had begun to diversify its curricula.

The College continued to expand, both physically and academically, into the twentieth century. In 1917, the institution's name was changed to North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (State College). By the fiftieth anniversary in 1939, State College encompassed 38 buildings, over 2,500 students and 330 faculty, and offered nearly 40 programs of education. In addition, in 1931 the College greatly reworked its curricula as it underwent consolidation. Along with North Carolina College for Women and the University of North Carolina, it became a part of the Consolidated University of North Carolina. North Carolina State is now one of the constituent institutions of the multi-campus University of North Carolina system, having received university status, and, after some controversy, assumed its current name in 1965.

Today, North Carolina State University covers over 2,000 acres in the Raleigh area, with well over 100 buildings across five campus precincts. A student body of nearly 30,000 is served by over 1,600 faculty members in nearly 100 fields of study. The combined University budget and research and sponsored program expenditures surpasses one billion dollars.

Scope and Content Note


The material in this record group consists of a variety of records culled and collected from numerous sources in order to provide a quick, ready access point for general questions and research into the University's history. Some source materials are from other University Archives record groups, either copies or duplicates. Additional major sources include the NCSU student newspaper "The Technician", the University's "Official Bulletin", and a number of other NCSU publications, as well as many local and regional newspapers. The final sub-group, Student Research Projects, consists entirely of papers written by students who based their research in part on material from the Special Collections Research Center.

Note that this material is not meant to be all-inclusive, but to serve as an introduction to research into a variety of subjects. These files are updated and altered sporadically by Special Collections staff as necessary.

Online Catalog Terms

North Carolina State University -- History

Related Materials

NCSU Special Collections Research Center, University History Webpage

Detailed Description of the Collection


    Subgroup UA 050.001: [HTML] General Records, 1862 - 2005

    43 records storage boxes, 21.5 linear feet

    Contains brochures, clippings, correspondence and memoranda, news releases, programs, publications, reports, speeches, and related archival material concerning a variety of items relating to the University.


    Subgroup UA 050.002: [HTML] Institutional Histories, 1877 - 2004

    7 records storage boxes, 3 linear feet

    Contains clippings, correspondence, news releases, publications, reports, speeches, and related archival material concerning the University's various colleges, departments, institutes, and other entities.


    Subgroup UA 050.003: [HTML] Biographical Files, 1889 - 2005

    61 records storage boxes, 30.5 linear feet

    Contains clippings, University publications, and copies of photographs and other archival material relating to faculty and staff of North Carolina State University.


    Subgroup UA 050.004: [HTML] University Buildings, Sites, and Landmarks, 1888 - 2005

    10 records storage boxes, 4.75 linear feet

    Contains clippings, correspondence, news releases, publications, reports, speeches, and related archival material concerning the physical features of the University landscape.


    Subgroup UA 050.005: [HTML] Student Research Projects, 1970 - 2005

    2 records storage boxes, 1 linear foot

    Contains student research reports, notes, and a speech on a variety of subjects relating to North Carolina State University history.