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1862: The Morrill Act became law on July 2, 1862. The legislation provided funding to establish a land-grant college in each state. In North Carolina, the money first went to the University of North Carolina, but in 1887 the state legislature established North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now NCSU) as the state’s land-grant institution. (Image links to Library of Congress website.)
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1914: Jerry Alexander, of a Buncombe County corn club, won first prize in 1914 for his yield of 158 bushels and 54 pounds. Corn clubs were precursors to 4-H, and the first one in North Carolina was established in July 1909. 4-H celebrates its 100th anniversary during 2009. More NC 4-H history.
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1916: Wallace Carl Riddick became president of North Carolina State College in July 1916, and he served in that position in 1923. Instead of retiring, he then became the first dean of the College of Engineering. Here Riddick is shown with surveying equipment in a 1940 photograph. More information about President Riddick.
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1938: Textiles equipment in Tompkins Hall, July 1938. These draper and jacquard looms were in the School of Textiles weave room.
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1940: District kings and queens of health at the 4-H Short Course, July 1940. NCSU has traditionally hosted youth groups on campus during the summers. The 4-H Short Courses, State Club Weeks, and State Congresses have been held on campus since the 1920s. 4-H celebrates its 100th anniversary during 2009. More NC 4-H history.
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1944: State 4-H Club Leader L. R. Harrill and others watched as the U.S.S. Tyrrell was launched from Wilmington on July 10, 1944. North Carolina 4-H helped fund and name two warships during World War II. 4-H celebrates its 100th anniversary during 2009. More NC 4-H history.
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1949: Reynolds Coliseum under construction, July 1, 1949.
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1951: Installation of a velvet carpet loom in the School of Textiles, July 1951. Also shown here are Benjamin L. Whittier (left), head of the Department of Fabric Development and Construction, and Samuel Green, representative of the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company, which donated the loom. Photo by John Mattox.
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1952: 4-H club member standing in a tobacco field near Fuquay Springs, July 1952. 4-H celebrates its 100th anniversary during 2009. More NC 4-H history.
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1956: Nuclear technology short course, July 1956. Dr. William Barclay instructed this class as part of the Atoms for Peace Program. Photo by John Mattox.
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1966: Dean of Faculty Harry C. Kelly and a silver-washed copper plaque featuring the North Carolina State University seal, July 1966. Photo by John Mattox.
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1967: NCSU student Wayne Mayfield (right) was chosen as the most outstanding cadet of the AFROTC Field Training Unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, July 1, 1967.
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1972: Interior of D. H. Hill Library, showing the documents card catalog, July 1972. A few years after this photo was taken, in 1975, the NCSU Libraries commenced "computerized" cataloging of the book collection, which led to the development of the online catalog.
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