Reinard Harkema Papers 1936-1978

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Size
3.25 linear feet (6 archival boxes and 1 archival halfbox)
Call number
MC 00119
Access to materials

This collection has restricted access. Series 2, Recommendations, is CLOSED until 1 January 2054. The remainder of the collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice.

The Reinard Harkema papers contain student recommendations, student photos, professional correspondence, and other professional papers associated with Harkema's tenure as professor of zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936 to 1978. Letters make up the bulk of the written collection, with notable correspondence between Harkema and David A. Becker, Alva Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever. Other material includes handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; and a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975.

Reinard Harkema (1910-1978) received his A.B. from Calvin College and his Ph.D. in 1935 from Duke University. Harkema taught at North Carolina State University from 1936 to 1978 as professor of zoology with a specialization in parasitology of wild animals. In addition to classroom teaching, he headed the pre-dental and pre-medical program in the Department of Zoology. During World War II he served in the United States Medical Corps as a parasitologist, and was a consultant to the Air Force following the war. In 1956, Dr. Harkema was elected president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, and in 1969 he received the NC State University Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.

Biographical/historical note

Reinard Harkema (1910-1978) received his A.B. from Calvin College and his Ph.D. in 1935 from Duke University. Harkema taught at North Carolina State University from 1936 to 1978 as professor of zoology with a specialization in parasitology of wild animals. In addition to classroom teaching, he headed the pre-dental and pre-medical program in the Department of Zoology. During World War II he served in the U.S. Medical Corps as a parasitologist, and was a consultant to the Air Force following the war. In 1956, Dr. Harkema was elected president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, and in 1969 he received the NC State University Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.

Scope/content

The Reinard Harkema papers contain student recommendations, student photos, professional correspondence, and other professional papers associated with Harkema's tenure as Professor of Zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936 to 1978. Letters make up the bulk of the written collection, with notable correspondence between Harkema and David A. Becker, Alva Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever. Other material includes handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; and a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series: Correspondence, Recommendations, and Other Professional Papers and Materials.

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], Reinard Harkema Papers, MC 00119, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Reinard Harkema, 1979 January 15 (Accession no. 1979-0013).

Processing information

Processed by Anna R. Craft, 2006 September

Encoded by Anna R. Craft, 2006 September

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The collection is organized into three principal series:

Correspondence 1936-1978 (MC 119 Series 1)
Size: 2 linear feet

The Reinard Harkema correspondence series contains professional correspondence written and received during Harkema's term as Professor of Zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936-1978. These papers document Harkema's correspondence with students, lawmakers, and colleagues in zoology and parasitology at N.C. State and other institutions. Notable correspondents include David A. Becker, Alva H. Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever.

4 archival boxes

A
Box 1, Folder 1
Ba-Be
Box 1, Folder 2
Becker
Box 1, Folder 3
Bi-By
Box 1, Folder 4
Ca-Ch
Box 1, Folder 5
Cl-Cu
Box 1, Folder 6
D
Box 1, Folder 7
E
Box 1, Folder 8
F
Box 1, Folder 9
G
Box 2, Folder 1
Ha-He
Box 2, Folder 2
Harris, Alva
Box 2, Folder 3
Hi-Hu
Box 2, Folder 4
I-J
Box 2, Folder 5
K
Box 2, Folder 6
L
Box 3, Folder 1
M
Box 3, Folder 2
Manwell, Reginald D.
Box 3, Folder 3
Mc
Box 3, Folder 4
McKeever, Sturgis
Box 3, Folder 5
N-O
Box 3, Folder 6
P
Box 3, Folder 7
Q-R
Box 4, Folder 1
Sa-Sl
Box 4, Folder 2
Sm-Su
Box 4, Folder 3
T
Box 4, Folder 4
U-V
Box 4, Folder 5
W
Box 4, Folder 6
X-Z
Box 4, Folder 7
Recommendations 1954-1978 (MC 119 Series 2)
Size: 0.75 linear feet

The Reinard Harkema recommendations series, 1950-1978, is comprised of letters of recommendation written by Harkema for his students, as well as student letters to Harkema, requesting recommendations.

1 archival box and one archival half box

Conditions Governing Access note

This series is CLOSED until 1 January 2054.

A
Box 5, Folder 1
B
Box 5, Folder 2
C
Box 5, Folder 3
D-E
Box 5, Folder 4
F-G
Box 5, Folder 5
H
Box 5, Folder 6
I-K
Box 5, Folder 7
L-M
Box 5, Folder 8
N-R
Half box 6, Folder 1
S-T
Half box 6, Folder 2
U-Z
Half box 6, Folder 3
Other Professional Papers and Materials 1940-1978 (MC 119 Series 3)
Size: 0.5 linear feet

The Reinard Harkema series of other professional papers and materials includes requests for reprints of Harkema's articles; handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975; and a book titled Jukes-Edwards: A Study in Education and Heredity, by A. E. Winship.

1 archival box

Harkema article reprints
Box 7, Folder 1
Academy of Science
Box 7, Folder 2
Comparative Anatomy Class Photo Album
Box 7, Folder 3
Miscellaneous Professional Papers
Box 7, Folder 4
Jukes-Edwards by A.E. Winship
Box 7, Folder 5
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

This collection has restricted access. Series 2, Recommendations, is CLOSED until 1 January 2054. The remainder of the collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice.

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Mailing address:
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Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Reinard Harkema Papers, MC 00119, 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.