%xmlchars; ]> mc00068 Guide to the Ralph Robertson Powell Papers, 1934-1935, 1955 Processed by: Terra Kridler, October 2006;machine-readable finding aid created by: Terra Kridler, October 2006 North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2006 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Guide to the Ralph Robertson Powell Papers, 1934-1935, 1955 MC 68 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center &ncsuaddr; Terra Kridler, October 2006 Terra Kridler, October 2006 Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Powell, Ralph Robertson Ralph Robertson Powell Papers, 1934-1935, 1955 MC 68 0.51 archival box The majority of the collection consists of notebooks and textbooks of Ralph Robertson Powell's when he was a student in the North Carolina State College School of Textiles (later North Carolina State University College of Textiles) from 1932 to 1936. A fabric analysis workbook, and note pages on fabric structure, dyeing, and other textiles subjects are included. Also included are materials relating to Powell's involvement in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and a loom machine manual authored by Powell and published by Cannon Mills in 1955. Ralph Robertson Powell, from Raleigh, North Carolina, was a student in the North Carolina State College School of Textiles (later North Carolina State University College of Textiles) from 1932 to 1936. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. 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 North Carolina State University, Burlington Textiles Library, July 2006.

 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ralph Robertson Powell Papers, MC 68, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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 Biographical Note

Ralph Robertson Powell, from Raleigh, North Carolina, was a student in the North Carolina State College School of Textiles (later North Carolina State University College of Textiles) from 1932 to 1936. During his time at North Carolina State College Morrison was involved in a number of extracurricular activities, including the Tompkins Textile Society, the Sigma Tau Sigma fraternity, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), and boxing.

 Scope and Content Note

The majority of the collection consists of notebooks and textbooks of Ralph Robertson Powell's when he was a student in the North Carolina State College School of Textiles (later North Carolina State University College of Textiles) from 1932 to 1936. A fabric analysis notebook contains detailed analyses of hundreds of fabrics, most of which are accompanied by a sample of the fabric analyzed. Also included are two typed textbooks, one on dyeing and one on fabric structure, each with handwritten notes throughout. The dyeing textbook also contains several colored yarn samples. Miscellaneous notes and typed textbook pages on various textile-related subjects are also included.

The collection also contains material relating to Powell's involvement in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at State College, including drill schedules and memoranda, as well as an letter of appointment at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The collection also contains draft and final versions of a loom manual authored by Powell and published by Cannon Mills.

 Organization of the Collection

The collection is arranged chronologically.

 Online Catalog Terms

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

Individuals Powell, Ralph Robertson. Corporate Entities North Carolina State College. School of Textiles--Students. North Carolina State University. College of Textiles--History. Cannon Mills Company. United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps--History. Topics Dyeing. Looms--Handbooks, manuals, etc.. Textile fabrics. Textile schools--North Carolina. Separated Material Nelson, T. (1931). Practical loom fixing. Charlotte, N.C.: Charlotte textile bulletin. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS1493 .N4 1931 Hart, R. (1936?). Notes on cotton-warp sizing. New York.: Hart Products Corp. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS1580 .H35 1936 Crompton and Knowles Loom Works. (1936). Jacquards. Worcester, M.A.: Crompton and Knowles. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS1500 .C76 1936 Crompton and Knowles Loom Works. (1939). Jacquards. Worcester, M.A.: Crompton and Knowles. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS1500 .C76 1939 World Textile Publications Ltd. (1942). Cotton mill handbook. New York : McGraw-Hill. Textiles Library Special - Collections Rare Books TS1581 .T39 1942 Clark, W. A. G. (1926). Clark's weave room calculations, a practical treatise of cotton yarn and cloth calculations for the weave room, especially applicable to southern mills. [Charlotte, N.C., Clark Publishing Company.] Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS1581 .C6 1926 Rogers, S. (1939). Foremen : leaders or drivers? Chicago, Ill. : S. Rogers Publications Chicago, Ill. : S. Rogers Publications. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TS155 .R62 1939 Matthews, J. M. (1920). Application of dyestuffs to textiles, paper, leather and other materials. New York, Wiley. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books TP893 .M3 1920 Taylor Society. (1929). Scientific management in American industry. New York ; London : Harper and Brothers. Textiles Library - Special Collections Rare Books T58.8 .T3 1929 Detailed Description of the Collection 11Fabric analysis, 1934

Contains fabric samples.

 12Fabric structure and cloth analysis, circa 1934 13Junior dyeing, 1934

Contains yarn samples.

 14Sophomore notes, 1934

Contains fabric samples.

 15Other textile notes and texts, 1934 16ROTC materials, 1935 17Cannon Mills Terry Loom Instruction Manual - draft, 1955 18Cannon Mills Terry Loom Instruction Manual - final, 1955