North Carolina State University Libraries Integration Oral Histories 2007

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Creator
Morgan, Chad (Chad Henderson)
Size
0.5 linear feet (1 archival halfbox)
Call number
MC 00071

This collection contains cassette audiotapes, transcripts, abstracts, and biographies for 2 interviews (with four people total) conducted in 2007 by Chad Morgan, a member of the NC State University Libraries staff. The interviews were conducted with former staff members who had worked at the library during the integration period of the 1960s and 1970s.

In 1962 Edward Walker was hired as the first full-time African-American staff member at the NC State University Libraries. In 1970 William V. Frazier was hired as the first African-American in a professional librarian position. In 2007 NC State University Libraries staff conducted oral history interviews with former staff member who had worked during the integration period of the 1960s and 1970s.

Biographical/historical note

In 1962 Edward Walker was hired as the first full-time African-American staff member at the NC State University Libraries. In 1970 William V. Frazier was hired as the first African-American in a professional librarian position. In 2007 NC State University Libraries staff conducted oral history interviews with former staff member who had worked during the integration period of the 1960s and 1970s.

Scope/content

This collection contains cassette audiotapes, transcripts, abstracts, and biographies for 2 interviews (with four people total) conducted in 2007 by Chad Morgan, a member of the NC State University Libraries staff. The interviews were conducted with former staff members who had worked at the library during the integration period of the 1960s and 1970s.

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University Libraries Integration Oral Histories, MC 00071, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Related material

Source of acquisition

Oral history interviews conducted by NC State University Libraries staff, 2007 (Accession 2007.0172 and 2013.0243)

Processing information

Processed by Chad Morgan, 2007; Finding aid written by Cate Putirskis and Todd Kosmerick, 2011 May

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I. T. Littleton Interview 2007
Half box 1, Folder 1
Doretha Blalock, Margaret Hunt, and Cyrus King Interview 2007
Half box 1, Folder 2
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

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Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University Libraries Integration Oral Histories, MC 00071, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.