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Special Collections Research Center

Entomology Collections

Manuscript Collections | Manuscripts | University Archives

The Special Collections Research Center holds extensive unpublished collections entomological material in both manuscripts and the University Archives. Guides to the papers and records of noted entomologists appear below.

Printed books spanning over five centuries, ranging from incunabula to modern press books support entomological research. The NCSU Libraries was fortunate to acquire the entire research collections of Zeno P. Metcalf and Friedrich Tippmann, two twentieth century entomologists. Metcalf, an entomologist first with the North Carolina State Department of Agriculture, and then on the faculty of NC State University, is known for his comprehensive bibliography of Homoptera. In addition, two works by E. A. Seguy, Insectes and Papillons, are noteworthy for their stylized Art Deco depiction of insects.

Manuscript Collections relating to Entomology

Number	Title	Dates	Finding Aids
MC 00285	Entomology Department Drawing collection	1966-2000
MC 00123	Farrier (Maurice Hugh) Papers	1889-1979
MC 00359	McMahan (Elizabeth) Entomological Research Films and Manuscripts	1986-2005
MC 00220	Metcalf (Zeno P.) Papers	1741-1982
MC 00183	Mitchell (Theodore B.) Papers	1918-2008
MC 00221	Smith (Clyde F.) Papers	1950-1960
MC 00156	Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America	1940-2004

Manuscripts relating to Entomology

Number	Title	Dates	Finding Aids
MSS 00086	Fulton (Bentley Ball) Journal Index	1928

University Archives Collections relating to Entomology

Number	Title	Dates	Finding Aids
UA 100.017	Entomology (Department of) Records	1932-2001
UA 021.453	North Carolina State University Entomology Club Records	1959-1969

Additional Resources

Research Collections in Entomology at NCSU

Seguy's Insectes and Papillons
Digitized versions of two extremely rare portfolios created by Eugene Alain (E. A.) Séguy. Produced using the pochoir technique, which entails hand coloring each plate through a large number of stencils. Portfolios consist of 23 pages each, including 16 plates and 4 pattern pages. Published 1920s.

Dr. Metcalf: A Resource on Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, Spittlebugs, and Treehoppers

Metcalf Digitization Project

Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch