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The R. L. Rabb Papers, 1944-1996, contains slides, published articles, handwritten notes, research files, student files, transparencies, photographs, course outlines and other items related to R. L. Rabb's research and teaching in entomology. Materials are dated from 1944 to 1996.
R. L. (Robert Lamar) Rabb attended North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1947, his Master’s degree in 1950, and in 1953 one of the first Ph.D. degrees in entomology conferred by North Carolina State College. As a student, Rabb joined the Department of Entomology as an Assistant Entomologist. After he graduated, the Department hired Rabb as Assistant Professor. Rabb stayed with NC State University until his retirement in 1983. Rabb was a pioneer in developing ecologically sound approaches to insect pest management
R. L. (Robert Lamar) Rabb attended North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1947, his Master’s degree in 1950, and in 1953 one of the first Ph.D. degrees in entomology conferred by North Carolina State College.
As a student, Rabb joined the Department of Entomology as an Assistant Entomologist. After he graduated, the Department hired Rabb as Assistant Professor. Rabb stayed with North Carolina State University until his retirement in 1983. He was named a William Neal Reynolds Professor in 1981. Rabb was a pioneer in developing ecologically sound approaches to insect pest management. He was the author of numerous publications in his field of work.
R. L. Rabb became a member of the Entomological Society of America in 1951. In 1982 he became the president of SEB-ESA (Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America.)
Robert Lamar Rabb was born on August 6, 1919 in Lenoir, North Carolina, and died on July 31, 2006, at the Carolina Meadows Retirement Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The R. L. Rabb Papers, 1944-1996, contains slides, published articles, handwritten notes, research files, student files, transparencies, photographs, course outlines and other items related to R. L. Rabb's research and teaching in entomology. Materials are dated from 1944 to 1996.
The collection is organized into five series:
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[Identification of item], R. L. Rabb Papers, MC 00426, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Jean Irvin (daughter) via Fred Gould (colleague), 2011 (Accession 2011.0210)
Finding aid created by Judy Allen Dodson, 2011 September; finding aid updated by Vivian Phinizy, 2013 January
The collection is organized into five principal series:
This series include published articles, handwritten notes, transparencies, and other items related to R. L. Rabb's research in entomology. Materials are dated from 1944 to 1996.
Materials in this series are arranged in chronological order.
This series contains course outlines, handwritten notes, diagrams and other items related to entomology.
Materials in this series are arranged in chronological order.
This series include slides about pest feeding, pest management and other topics related to the research in entomology. The slides are dated from 1951 to 1981.
Materials in this series have restricted access. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Materials in this series are arranged in alphabetical order.
Access is restricted. Please contact Special Collections Research Center for more information.
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This series contains photographs, personal correspondence, and stamps collected by Rabb.
Materials in this series are arranged in chronological order.
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[Identification of item], R. L. Rabb Papers, MC 00426, 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.