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Graphic design Collections

Manuscript Collections | Manuscripts | Rare Book Collections | University Archives

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Joseph H. Cox, artist and professor at the North Carolina State College School of Design, sitting in his studio looking at a painting - 1950's.
Joseph H. Cox, artist and professor at the North Carolina State College School of Design, sitting in his studio looking at a painting. - 1950's
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J. Thomas Regan, dean of the College of Design at North Carolina State University - 1990's.
J. Thomas Regan, dean of the College of Design at North Carolina State University. - 1990's

The Rare Book Collection is particularly strong in Graphic Design materials. Printed books spanning over five centuries representing noteworthy typography, design layout, and illustration process are among those acquired in support of the graphic courses taught in the School of Design. Materials in support of the School’s study abroad program in Czechoslovakia are also available for consultation in Special Collections.

Manuscript Collections relating to Graphic design

Number Title Dates Finding Aids
MC 00201 Dees (G. A.) Cartoons 1969-1970 Catalog
MC 00055 Erdahl (Gerald Orlando Theodore) Papers 1916-1970 Catalog

Manuscripts relating to Graphic design

Number Title Dates Finding Aids
MSS 00039 Messick (Robert Eugene) Thesis and Reports 1966-1970 CatalogWeb page XML

Rare Book Collections relating to Graphic design

Number Title Dates Finding Aids
RBC 00001 Big Little Books Collection 1933-1943 CatalogWeb page XML

University Archives Collections relating to Graphic design

Number Title Dates Finding Aids
UA 012.033 Libraries - Harrye B. Lyons Design Library Records 1968-1997 CatalogWeb page XML

Additional Resources

In 1994, David C. Jackson produced a survey of the architectural records held in repositories, government agencies, architectural firms, and private collections throughout North Carolina. The aim of his survey, sponsored jointly by The Gallery of Art & Design, North Carolina State University and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Raleigh, was to begin to unite the scattered architectural collections across the state and to initiate the process for developing a statewide collection strategy and appraisal program for North Carolina architectural records. It is not regularly updated, but remains a useful tool for architectural researchers.

Research Collections in Art at NCSU

Research Collections in Graphic Design