North Carolina Research Campus Papers 2006-2025

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Creator
North Carolina Research Campus
Size
3.65 linear feet (1 carton, 1 flat box, 2 card boxes, 1 half box, 2 tubes); 1 website; 124 megabytes (5 Files)
Call number
MC 00115
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

We perform virus scans upon ingest and upon request for access. However, not all virus software profiles will catch all threats, especially newer, not yet recognized ones. The researcher assumes all risk when opening files.

While electronic files are made available to researchers, some files may not open with current software or at all. Researchers may be required to find and use legacy software packages to read files.

Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The North Carolina Research Campus Papers, 2006-2010, contain master plans, architectural drawings, DVDs, CDs, published research, newspaper articles, magazines, archived web content, and flash drives related to the founding, construction, and activities of the North Carolina Research Campus. The materials are primarily concerned with the built environment of the campus as well as the events and research that occur there. The collection spans the full breadth of operations at the NCRC, and as such contain items related to many of the universities and corporations that maintain facilities on the campus. The materials range in date from 2006 to 2020.

In December 2004, David Murdock purchased the former Cannon Mills Plant One at auction and in 2005, in partnership with the University of North Carolina system, announced plans for the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC), a 1.5 billion dollar scientific and economic revitalization project. This private-public venture serves to foster collaboration and further knowledge in biotechnology, nutrition, agriculture, and health. Since its groundbreaking in 2006, the NCRC has expanded to include universities, business partners, over 130 employees, and five buildings. Cannon Mills, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, was at one time the largest manufacturer of sheets and towels in the world. Founded in 1906, the mills went through several ownership changes before being acquired by the Pillowtex Corporation in 1997. In 2003, Pillowtex Corporation closed its doors, laying off 4,340 people living in the Kannapolis area.

Biographical/historical note

In December 2004, David Murdock purchased the former Cannon Mills Plant One at auction and in 2005, in partnership with the University of North Carolina system, announced plans for the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC), a 1.5 billion dollar scientific and economic revitalization project. This private-public venture serves to foster collaboration and further knowledge in biotechnology, nutrition, agriculture, and health. Since its groundbreaking in 2006, the NCRC has expanded to include universities, business partners, over 130 employees, and five buildings. Cannon Mills, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, was at one time the largest manufacturer of sheets and towels in the world. Founded in 1906, the mills went through several ownership changes before being acquired by the Pillowtex Corporation in 1997. In 2003, Pillowtex Corporation closed its doors, laying off 4,340 people living in the Kannapolis area.

Scope/content

The North Carolina Research Campus Papers, 2006-2010, contain master plans, architectural drawings, DVDs, CDs, published research, newspaper articles, magazines, archived web content, and flash drives related to the founding, construction, and activities of the North Carolina Research Campus. The materials are primarily concerned with the built environment of the campus as well as the events and research that occur there. The collection spans the full breadth of operations at the NCRC, and as such contain items related to many of the universities and corporations that maintain facilities on the campus. The materials range in date from 2006 to 2020.

Arrangement

This collection has not yet undergone full archival processing. Materials are arranged in the order received.

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 Research Campus Papers, MC 00115, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of North Carolina Research Campus, 2008 and 2010 (Accessions 2008.0227, 2010.0001, 2010.0028, 2010.0068, 2010.0069, 2010.0070, 2010.0071, 2010.0222). Web content harvested using the Internet Archive's Archive-It services, monthly starting in 2017.

Processing information

Machine-readable finding aid created by: Judy Allen Dodson; updated by Jonathan Holloway, 2012 February; Liz Bell 2020.

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Master Plans 2007, undated
Flat box 3
DVDs and CDs 2006-2010
Card box 1
DVDs and CDs 2006-2010
Card box 2
Architectural drawings of David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Building in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Interior up-fit package, volume 1 2006
Flat box 3
Drawing of Cupolas of Kannapolis by Betty S. Privette/96 of 96 undated
Flat box 3
Published research notebook, newspaper articles, and magazines 2008-2009
Carton 4
3 USBs-1) NCRC Aerial View-2008, 2) HarvesFest-2009, 3) untitled and undated 2008-2009
Carton 4
University's Leadership Role in the Planned Revitalization of Kannapolis 2005 Aug. 5
Half box 5, Folder 1
David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Building 2007 (Accession 2018.0028)
Size: 124 megabytes (5 Files)

Includes DVD video

Half box 5, Folder 2
North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NCRC3 DVD 23 February 2007 (2018.0028)
Size: 5 files; 124 megabytes

Contains files comprising video DVD.

Digital copy exists. Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.

Files retrieved from video DVD-R optical disc.

Half box 5, Folder 2
Kannapolis Magazine 2007 (Accession 2018.0028)
Half box 5, Folder 3
Press Announcement 2005 Sept. 12 (Accession 2018.0028)
Half box 5, Folder 4
Print of Building on North Carolina Research Campus undated (Accession 2022.0133)
Tube 1
Plan of North Carolina Research Campus undated (Accession 2022.0133)
Tube 2
The North Carolina Research Campus website (https://transforming-science.com/) 2017-ongoing (https://transforming-science.com/)
Size: 1 website

This is the official website of The North Carolina Research Campus. The NC State University Libraries has scheduled this website to be captured monthly since July 2017, using the Internet Archive’s Archive-It web archiving service. The Internet Archive has also captured this website, beginning in May 2004, and those captures may be less complete and performed at undetermined intervals.

Online access is provided through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

We perform virus scans upon ingest and upon request for access. However, not all virus software profiles will catch all threats, especially newer, not yet recognized ones. The researcher assumes all risk when opening files.

While electronic files are made available to researchers, some files may not open with current software or at all. Researchers may be required to find and use legacy software packages to read files.

Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

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

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina Research Campus Papers, MC 00115, 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.