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. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
The Roger A. Powell Papers document the academic and research career of Dr. Roger A. Powell, a faculty member in the Department of Zoology at North Carolina State University. Materials date from 1950 to 2007. The collection includes correspondence, publications, course materials, photographs, and color films with sound, reflecting his teaching and scholarship in zoology and wildlife management. Dr. Powell’s research focused on animal home ranges and spatial behavior, and he authored and co-authored numerous works in behavioral ecology and wildlife management.
Dr. Roger A. Powell is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at North Carolina State University. His major research interests include animals' home range habitat and social organization.
Dr. Powell received his B.A. degree from Carleton College in Minnesota and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He has taught courses in Wildlife Management, Mammalogy, Evolution, Ecology of Mammals and Community Ecology. Dr. Powell has authored many books and co-authored numerous publications on the subjects of behavioral ecology of mammals and wildlife management.
The Roger A. Powell Papers consist of materials documenting the tenure of Roger A. Powell as a member of the faculty of the Department of Zoology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. Included are personal and professional corespondence, publications, course material, photographs, and color films with sound, ranging from 1950 to 2007.
This collection is arranged in series: Research, Course Materials, General Materials, and Publications
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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.
[Identification of item], Roger Powell Papers, MC 00390, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Dr. Roger A. Powell, 2010 (Accession no. 2010-0040)
Prepared by Judy Allen Dodson; processed by K. Cottrill; Collection guide updated by K. Cottrill, 2026 January
The collection is organized into four principal series:
This series contains materials amassed for resesarch projects and proposals for research projects. This includes notes, data, correspondence, and even some guides/info from secondary sources (such as national parks and various nature societies).
This series comprises general information and materials, including documentation of university affiliations outside NCSU; correspondence; records relating to technology used in research and data collection; and materials associated with various other research projects. Some materials within this series also overlap with publications and research records.
Includes photos from Bass Lake Falls, Kawhipi Lake, and ACM [?] Field Station.
This series contains materials related to courses taught by Roger Powell. This includes course evaluations; syllabi; copies of exams; class notes via the instructor; and projects that were assigned to students.
This series comprises materials used in publications by R. Powell, as well as hard copies of various publications. Also included are book reviews; correspondence and notes pertaining to the publications of peers; and related supporting 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. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], Roger Powell Papers, MC 00390, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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.