North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records 1977-2003

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Creator
North Carolina State University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Size
62.25 linear feet (39 boxes, 2 card boxes, 28 cartons, 1 half box); 1.9 gigabytes; 1140 files
Call number
UA 120.050
Access to materials

Patrons may not view original A/V items; reproductions must be produced prior to patron use. Remainder of the 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. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The North Carolina State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records contain correspondence, newsletters, publications, research regarding the publication of four history texts for grades 4 to 7, and materials related to the Young Writers' Workshop. The Audiovisual Materials series consists of interviews, "Their Native Earth" and "Talk About Writing" programs, and raw footage used to create educational videos. Materials range in date from 1977 to 2003.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, now the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, established the Humanities Extension Program in 1978. This program connects North Carolina public schools with faculty from the college. These scholars share their knowledge and expertiese with students in grades K-12, and aims to foster an understanding of and appreciation for the humanities and social sciences among students. Faculty members present on a number of topics including anthropology, communication, history, international studies, philosophy, public policy, psychology, social work, and sociology.

Biographical/historical note

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, now the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, established the Humanities Extension Program in 1978. This program connects North Carolina public schools with faculty from the college. These scholars share their knowledge and expertiese with students in grades K-12, and aims to foster an understanding of and appreciation for the humanities and social sciences among students. Faculty members present on a number of topics including anthropology, communication, history, international studies, philosophy, public policy, psychology, social work, and sociology.

Scope/content

The North Carolina State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records contain correspondence, newsletters, publications, research regarding the publication of four history texts for grades 4 to 7, and materials related to the Young Writers' Workshop. The Audiovisual Materials series consists of interviews, "Their Native Earth" and "Talk About Writing" programs, and raw footage used to create educational videos. Materials range in date from 1977 to 2003.

Arrangement

This collections is arranged in series: 1. General Records, 2. Audiovisual Materials

Use of these materials

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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], North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records, UA 120.050, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Transferred from North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Gift of Jim Clark, 2022 July (Accession 2022.0082).

Processing information

Machine-readable finding aid created by: Steven Mandeville-Gamble; Finding aid updated by Cate Putirskis, 2008 Oct., 2009 Nov.; 2010 April; Digital materials processed by Jessica Rayman, 2016 June; Collection processed by Abigail Leinfelder, Kayla Bridgham, Kennedy Pierce, and Trey Kaufman, 2021 September; Finding aid updated by Clara Wilson, 2021 October.

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

The collection is organized into two principal series:

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Patrons may not view original A/V items; reproductions must be produced prior to patron use. Remainder of the 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. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

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

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records, UA 120.050, 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.