%xmlchars; ]> ua105_032 Guide to the North Carolina State University, Minerals Research Laboratory Records, 1945-1994 Processed by: Special Collections Staff;machine-readable finding aid created by: Steven Mandeville-Gamble North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2005 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Guide to the North Carolina State University, Minerals Research Laboratory Records, 1945-1994 UA 105.032 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center Contact Information: &ncsuaddr; Processed bySpecial Collections Staff Encoded bySteven Mandeville-Gamble, 2005 December Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center North Carolina State University. Minerals Research Laboratory. North Carolina State University, Minerals Research Laboratory Records, 1945-1994 UA 105.032 12 boxes Collection contains reports, committee records, proposals, brochures, and correspondence pertaining to operation of the minerals engineering program and research laboratory in Asheville, North Carolina. Of special interest is a contract between the Minerals Research Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Minerals Research Laboratory (MRL), located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a part of the North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. The main focus of MRL's research is the beneficiation of industrial minerals. MRL's experience in industrial minerals is unmatched by any university laboratory in the United States. This laboratory is unique in the sense that it exemplifies the much sought after partnership between industry, government and academia in conducting effective research. Most of MRL's research efforts are conducted for corporate sponsors. Public service projects are also undertaken. MRL's state-of-the-art facility is equipped with mineral processing equipment and an analytical support facility for mineral characterization. As part of a Land Grant Institution, technical assistance and service to the public is also part of the MRL mission. MRL has worked towards relating its purpose and activities to the general public by establishing an educational outreach program known as 'Down to Earth.' MRL also sponsors professional seminars at its facilities in Asheville. These seminars count toward continuing professional competency requirements for Professional Engineers. The MRL library contains one of the best reference sources for mineral processing information in the southeastern United States and is available for public use. 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

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Historical Note

The Minerals Research Laboratory (MRL), located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a part of the North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. The main focus of MRL's research is the beneficiation of industrial minerals. MRL's experience in industrial minerals is unmatched by any university laboratory in the United States. This laboratory is unique in the sense that it exemplifies the much sought after partnership between industry, government and academia in conducting effective research. Most of MRL's research efforts are conducted for corporate sponsors. Public service projects are also undertaken. MRL's state-of-the-art facility is equipped with mineral processing equipment and an analytical support facility for mineral characterization.

As part of a land grant Institution, technical assistance and service to the public is also part of the MRL mission. MRL has worked towards relating its purpose and activities to the general public by establishing an educational outreach program known as 'Down to Earth.' MRL also sponsors professional seminars at its facilities in Asheville. These seminars count toward continuing professional competency requirements for Professional Engineers. The MRL library contains one of the best reference sources for mineral processing information in the southeastern United States and is available for public use.

The Minerals Research Laboratory started operations in July 1946, under a joint venture between North Carolina State College and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The city of Asheville donated the land where the building is located. The laboratory operated under the cooperative State/TVA arrangement until 1954, when the MRL was placed entirely under the Department of Engineering Research at North Carolina State College. Today it remains a part of NC State University.

MRL was established to assist in the development of North Carolina's mineral resources through research and development. Research concentrated on industrial (nonmetallic and nonfuel) minerals found in North Carolina and was mostly state funded. Gradually most of the research has shifted from state funded projects to individual corporate sponsorship from all over the world. MRL's research activities have greatly contributed toward increasing the value of North Carolina's mineral wealth.

NB: This historical note was pulled in part from the laboratory history at http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/mrl/history.htm

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains reports, committee records, proposals, brochures, and correspondence pertaining to operation of the minerals engineering program and research laboratory in Asheville, North Carolina. Of special interest is a contract between the Minerals Research Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Organization of the Collection

Contents are arranged alphabetically by topic.

Online Catalog Terms

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

Topics Engineering--Research--North Carolina. Engineering--Research grants. Engineering--Study and teaching--North Carolina. Minerals--Study and teaching--North Carolina. Tennessee Valley Authority Detailed Description of the Collection 1American Ceramic Society, Southeastern Section, 1966 1Brochures, 1985, undated 1Committees, Advisory Meetings, 1963-1972 1Committees, Advisory Meetings, 1973-1988 1Reports, 1958-1966 1General Correspondence, 1968-1973 1Historical, 1970-1972 1Minerals Engineering Program, 1977 1Position Announcements, 1985-1994 1Programs: Mineral Exploration within the Ordovician Volcanic Arc, 1966 1Progress Reports, August, 1963 1Progress Reports, December, 1963 2Progress Reports, 1964 2Progress Reports, 1965 2Publications List, 1971-1981 2Tennessee Valley Authority, Contract, 1945-1950