Guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources Records, 1928-1987

Collection Number UA 140

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Collection Information
Abstract:

Contains correspondence, memos, annual reports accrediation records, publications, financial records, and other documents generated by the Dean's Office, 1928-1987; the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Records, 1971-1983; Foundations and Development Records, 1953-1986; Department of Forestry Records, 1926-1988; Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Records, 1964-1987; Department of Wood and Paper Science Records, 1948-86; School Forests Records, 1931-1980.

This collection reflects the development, administration, and work of the College of Natural Resources and its educational, research, and extension programs in the fields of forestry, wood, pulp and paper science and technology, and parks, recreation, and tourism management from 1928 to 1986.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

North Carolina State University. College of Natural Resources

Title

North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources Records, 1928-1987

Call Number

UA 140

Extent

ca. 45 linear feet, ca. 90

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 College of Natural Resources and its subsidiary units.
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources Records, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Proccessing Information

Processed by Various, Various

Encoded by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 February 22

Historical Note


This collection reflects the development, administration, and work of the College of Forest Resources and its educational, research, and extension programs in the fields of forestry, wood, pulp and paper science and technology, and parks, recreation, and tourism management from 1928 to 1986.

The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester.

In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program. In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston. During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry.

In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education.

In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989.

The College's name changed officially from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000.

Scope and Content Note


Contains correspondence, memos, annual reports accrediation records, publications, financial records, and other documents generated by the Dean's Office, 1928-1987; the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Records, 1971-1983; Foundations and Development Records, 1953-1986; Department of Forestry Records, 1926-1988; Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Records, 1964-1987; Department of Wood and Paper Science Records, 1948-86; School Forests Records, 1931-1980.

Organization of the Collection


Arranged by organizational unit, department, etc. and thereunder by functional series.

Online Catalog Terms


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

Individuals

Corporate Entities

  • North Carolina State University--Accreditation
  • North Carolina State University. Department of Forestry
  • North Carolina State University. Dept. of Parls, Recreation, and Tourism
  • North Carolina State University. Dept. of Wood and Paper Science

Topics

  • Educational fund raising--North Carolina

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