William Fred McClure Papers 1949-2003

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Creator
McClure, William Fred
Size
10.5 linear feet (7 cartons)
Call number
MC 00444
Access to materials

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These materials consist of paper, color slides, and binders from William Fred McClure's professional work in biological and agricultural engineering while at North Carolina State University. Also included are a few materials from his predecessor, dated 1949.

William Fred McClure earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from Clemson University and master's and doctoral degrees in biological engineering from NC. State. Dr. McClure's expertise is in bioinstrumentation, computer control systems and physiochemical properties of biomaterials. Dr. McClure retired in 2006 and is now an emeritus professor in North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Biographical/historical note

William Fred McClure earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from Clemson University and master's and doctoral degrees in biological engineering from NC State. Dr. McClure's expertise is in bioinstrumentation, computer control systems and physiochemical properties of biomaterials. Dr. McClure retired in 2006 and is now an emeritus professor in North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Scope/content

These materials consist of paper, color slides, and binders from Dr. McClure's professional work in biological and agricultural engineering while at North Carolina State University. Also included are a few materials from his predecessor, dated 1949.

Arrangement

This collection has not undergone archival processing and remains in the order it was 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], William Fred McClure Papers, MC 00444, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of William Fred McClure, 2012 (Accession no. 2012.0074)

Processing information

Rehoused by Jennifer Baker 2012 March; machine-readable finding aid created by Jennifer Baker, 2012 March; updated by Jonathan Holloway, 2012 April.

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Slides - Japan, China, New Zealand 1949-2003 (2012.0074)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (slides - Japan, China, New Zealand)
Carton 1
Nicotine meter, NIRS papers & slides, Lab report bioinstrumentation
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 2
Spectroscopy, slides Neural Nets/AGvision
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 3
Spectroscopy on peanuts, blueberries, grapes; Near-infared instrumentation
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 4
Spectrophotometric data in tobacco production; calibration procedures; measurement fundamentals
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 5
Measurement fundamentals; info on molecular spectroscopy
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 6
Slides - Japan, New Zealand, China/ India, misc. slides
Size: 1.5 linear feet
Carton 7
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Some materials in this collection may be restricted, otherwise, this collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice.

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], William Fred McClure Papers, MC 00444, 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.