- Creator
- Brake, John T. (John Thomas), 1952-
- Size
- 15 linear feet (30 archival boxes); 23.67 gigabytes
- Call number
- MC 00652
- Access to materials
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The John Brake Papers include research and subject files, Broiler Breeder Research Workshop Workbooks, flash drives, electronic files transferred via external hard drive, and class materials both from Dr. Brake's teaching and from his years as an undergraduate at NC State University. Topics include improving chicken health, breeding, and egg quality. Materials range in date from 1950 to 2019, with the bulk of the materials being from the 1970s-2000s. The materials from the 1950s and 1960s are research papers and publications that Dr. Brake kept for reference. This collection also contains information on NC State University Chicken Education Units and other poultry science facilities.
John Thomas Brake (1952-2018) was a member of the faculty of NC State University, beginning as an assistant professor of Poultry Science in 1981. In 2001, he was named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He also served as Director of Graduate and Certificate Programs for the Prestage Department of Poultry Science from 2003 to 2017.
Biographical/historical note
John Thomas Brake (1952-2018) was a member of the faculty of NC State University, beginning as an assistant professor of Poultry Science in 1981. In 2001, he was named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He also served as Director of Graduate and Certificate Programs for the Prestage Department of Poultry Science from 2003 to 2017.
Brake was born on a small farm in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. After graduating as valedictorian of his high school class, he went on to graduate from North Carolina State University with a double major in Poultry Science and Animal Science. He completed his Ph.D. in Physiology at NC State in 1977. After a few years at Auburn University, he returned to NC State as an assistant professor of Poultry Science in 1981 and was named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2001. He also oversaw the university's Chicken Education Units and other poultry science facilities, and he served as Director of Graduate and Certificate Programs for the Prestage Department of Poultry Science from 2003 to 2017.
Dr. Brake published hundreds of articles and traveled the world as a consultant for the poultry industry. His research focused on nutrition of broiler breeders, feed milling and enzymes, hatcheries, and egg performance. He received many accolades for his research including NC State's Global Engagement Award in 2016, its Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1986, and the Merck Award for Achievement in 1995 (from the Poultry Science Association).
Dr. Brake passed away on July 31, 2018.
Scope/content
The John Brake Papers include research and subject files, Broiler Breeder Research Workshop Workbooks, flash drives, electronic files transferred via external hard drive, and class materials both from Dr. Brake's teaching and from his years as an undergraduate at NC State University. Topics include improving chicken health, breeding, and egg quality. Materials range in date from 1950 to 2019, with the bulk of the materials being from the 1970s-2000s. The materials from the 1950s and 1960s are research papers and publications that Dr. Brake kept for reference. This collection also contains information on NC State University Chicken Education Units and other poultry science facilities.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 7 series: 1. Broiler Breeder Workshops, 2. Teaching Materials, 3. Research, 4. Conferences and Workshops, 5. Personal Papers, 6. Publications, and 7. Born Digital Materials
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Brake Papers, MC 00652,
Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Related material
Source of acquisition
Gift of Audrey Brake, 2018 October (Accession 2018.0330), 2019 Jan. (Accession 2019.0062), and 2019 June (Accession 2019.0172). Gift of Audrey Brake and Alston Coburn, 2019 December (Accession 2019.0294).
Processing information
Processed by Cathy Dorin-Black; Finding aid written by Cathy Dorin-Black; Description of digital materials added by Hayley Wilson, 2019 February-April and Taylor Wolford, 2019 March-April; Finding aid updated to reflect additions to the collection by Todd Kosmerick, 2019 June; Finding aid updated to reflect digital materials by Brian Dietz, October 2019; Collection reprocessed by Ashton Reddish, Carter Claiborne, James Stephens, Katherine Russo, and Stacey Minter, 2020 Feb.; Finding aid updated by Clara Wilson, 2020 March.
The collection is organized into seven principal series:
Broiler Breeder Workshops 1993-2018 (1)
This series includes printed powerpoint presentation slides and other materials from Dr. Brake's Broiler Breeder Workshops. These presentations cover a variety of issues related to broiler breeders.
A broiler is any chicken bred and raised specifically for meat production. Broiler breeder farms raise hens and roosters who are the parents of broiler chickens. The hens and roosters mate and produce fertilized egss that are sold to broiler hatcheries for incubation. (https://letstalkchicken.ca/farm-to-table/breeder-farm/ , accessed 2020 March)
Included in this series are materials from Dr. Brake's first Broiler Breeder Workshop in 1993. The series is arranged chronologically.
1993 Broiler Breeder Workbook 1993
2nd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 1994
3rd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 1995
4th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 1996
5th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 1997
6th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 1998
8th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2000
8th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (2nd copy) 2000
9th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2001
2nd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop at the University of Bologna 2002
11th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2003
12th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2004
13th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2005
2006 Broiler Breeder Workbook 2006
2007 Broiler Breeder Workbook 2007
2008 Broiler Breeder Workbook 2008
17th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2009
18th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (1 of 2) 2010
18th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (2 of 2) 2010
19th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (1 of 2) 2011
19th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (2 of 2) 2011
Broiler Breeder Research Workshop Evaluations 2000-2011
2011 Broiler Breeder Workbook 2011
20th Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2012
21st Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2014
22nd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (1 of 2) 2016
22nd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop (2 of 2) 2016
23rd Annual Broiler Breeder Research Workshop 2018
Teaching Materials 1993, 1997, 2000-2017 (2)
This series includes lab exercises, presentations, syllabi, workbooks, and other course materials for classes Dr. Brake taught at NC State University. The series is arranged chronologically.
Department of Poultry Science: Graduate Catalog (2 copies) 1993 Aug.
Egg Handling and Storage, J. Brake, T. Walsh, C. Benton, Jr., J. Petitte, R. Meijerhof, and G. Peñalva 1997
Comprehensive Department and Graduate Program Review: Poultry Science 2000 Oct.
Development of an Academic Program in Feed Milling 2001
Embrex Training & Development Workbook: Practical Embryology, Hatching Egg Management, Incubation and Chick Quality Short Course (1 of 2) 2001 Sept.
Embrex Training & Development Workbook: Practical Embryology, Hatching Egg Management, Incubation and Chick Quality Short Course (2 of 2) 2001 Sept.
PO 420: Known Modes of Inheritance of Traits in Turkeys Course Materials 2002 Spring
PO 422: Embryological Development Course Materials 2002 Spring
Physiology Graduate Program: Self-Study and Review 2005
PO 422: Incubation and Hatchery Management Course Material (1 of 2) 2007 Fall
PO 422: Incubation and Hatchery Management Course Material (2 of 2) 2007 Fall
PO 422: Incubation & Hatchery Management Course Materials 2007 Fall
PO 435: Hatchery Management, Design, and Operation Course Material 2008 Spring
PO 435 Course Materials 2008 Spring, 2010 Spring, undated
PO 435: Poultry Incubation and Breeding Course Material 2009 Spring
PO 505: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Course Materials 2010-2011
PO 407: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Lab - Syllabus and Course Materials 2012 Fall
PO 435: Poultry Incubation and Breeding Syllabus and Course Materials 2012 Spring
PO 406/506: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Syllabus and Course Materials 2013 Fall
PO 435: Poultry Incubation and Breeding Syllabus and Course Materials 2013 Spring
PO 407:Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Lab - Course Syllabus 2014 Fall
PO 406/505: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Course Syllabus 2014 Fall
PO 435: Poultry Incubation and Breeding Course Materials 2014-2017
CEU Broiler Housing Standard Operating Procedures (Version 9) undated
Egg Handling and Storage Presentation undated
Egg Storage Is Just Low Temperature Incubation undated
Dealing with the New Realities of Broiler Breeder Management: Feeding and Management undated
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the
SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Gastrointestinal Function In Poultry undated
House #4 Wiring Diagrams undated
Management of Broiler Breeders to Improve Broiler Progeny Performance undated
Matabolizable Energy/Crude Protein (ME/CP) Worksheets undated
After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the
SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Molting Teaching Guide - ANR 208 undated
PO 430: Poultry Breeding Course Materials (1 of 3) undated
PO 430: Poultry Breeding Course Materials (2 of 3) undated
PO 430: Poultry Breeding Course Materials (3 of 3) undated
PO 422 Course Materials (Lab Exercises) undated
PO 506: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Handouts (1 of 2) undated
PO 506: Physiological Aspects of Poultry Management Handouts (2 of 2) undated
PO 422 Course Materials (Lab Exercises) undated
Presentations on Broiler Breeder Feeding and Feed Space undated
The 200 Gram 7 Day Chick... And Beyond! undated
Visualization of Cleaning and Disinfection: Making the Process Real undated
Research 1950-2017 (3)
This series contains research papers and publications on a variety of subjects including breeder and broiler management, bird navigation, poultry fertility, and poultry nutrition, among others. Dr. Brake authored a few of the publications in this series as well. Also included in this series are project files and data from several research projects conducted by Dr. Brake. Papers and publications from the 1950s and 1960s were kept by Dr. Brake for reference.
Publications are largely grouped by subject and then arranged chronologically.
Special Senses Papers 1950-1972
The Kidney, H. W. Smith 1953 Jan.
Bird Song Papers 1956-1969
Cardiovascular Papers 1957,1967
Bird Navigation Papers 1958-1975
Molting Management (1 of 3) 1960-1979
Molting Management (2 of 3) 1960-1979
Calcium Metabolism Papers 1961-1970
Ammonia Control and Airborne Pollution Papers (1 of 2) 1961-1992
Insect and Pest Management Papers 1964-1986
Ammonia Control and Airborne Pollution Papers (2 of 2) 1964-1991
The Pineal Gland, R. J. Wurtman and J. Axelrod 1965 July
The Brain of Birds, L. J. Stettner and K. A. Matyniak 1968 June
Fat Utilization and Absorption Papers 1968-1993
Eggshell/Pesticide Papers 1970
Molting Economics 1970-1987
Poultry House Ventilation Research Papers 1970-1989
Annual Biological Clocks, E. T. Pengelley and S. J. Asmundson; Anatomy of Domestic Fowl 1971
Miscellaneous Molting Papers 1971-1998
Adaptation and Stress Papers 1973-1980
Poultry Issues Relating to Environmental Factors 1973-1998
Intracellular Mechanisms of Thyroid Hormone Synthesis and Secretion, John Brake 1976
Chronic Heart Disease and Sucrose, John Brake 1976
Molting Management (3 of 3) 1980-1998
Housing, Nesting, and Lighting Designs in Breeder Management 1980-1998, undated
Research Papers on Bile 1980-2001
Feeding and Nutrition In Breeder Management (1 of 2) 1981-2001, undated
Project Files and Data for "Effect of Corn from Various Sources on Breeder Performance at the Onset of Production" (short title BB-Corn-1 and -2) 1982-1983
Breeder Management (2 of 2) 1982-1993, undated
Articles About Ducks 1982-2002
Artificial Insemination and Fertility 1983-2001, undated
Control of Mold in Feed and Feed Ingredients, C.E. Nelson 1984
Trends in the Performance of the Brown Egg Shell Layers, James Warren Jr. 1984
Project Files and Data for "Effect of Moldy Feed and Mycotoxins on Broiler Breeders" (short title BB-Corn-3) 1984
Lighting Programs 1984-1988
Breeder Management (1 of 2) 1984-2000, undated
Layer Management Shell Quality 1984-2002
Residue Avoidance Program 1985
Egg Quality in Breeder Management 1985-1998, undated
Composting Poultry Papers 1985-2000
Water Quality Papers 1985-2000
Field Pathology Papers 1985-2002
Environmental Management of Poultry Houses 1985-2003
Gender-Specific Studies in Breeder Management 1986-1999, undated
Broiler Management 1986-2000
Research Papers on Vitamin C in Poultry 1987-1991
Poultry Processing Articles 1987-2001
24 Hour AEC Ventilation Papers 1988-1994
Feed Ingredients Papers 1989-2002
Project Files and Data for "Protein levels during rearing and high pressure sodium light during day" (short title FRAMEHPS) (1 of 3) 1990 June-1992 Aug.
Management of Poultry Waste 1990-1998
Swine Nutrition 1990-2005
Project Files and Data for "Male body weight and nest pad color" (short title MBW-Pad) (1 of 3) 1991 Jan.-1992 Mar.
Project Files and Data for "Male body weight and nest pad color" (short title MBW-Pad) (2 of 3) 1991 Jan.-1992 Mar.
Project Files and Data for "Male body weight and nest pad color" (short title MBW-Pad) (3 of 3) 1991 Jan.-1992 Mar.
Project Files and Data for "Protein levels during rearing and high pressure sodium light during day" (short title FRAMEHPS) (2 of 3) 1991 June-1992 Aug.
Project Files and Data for "Protein levels during rearing and electronic weighing on a daily basis (short title FRDAYWAY) (1 of 2) 1991 Nov.-1993 Feb.
Project Files and Data for "Protein levels during rearing and electronic weighing on a daily basis (short title FRDAYWAY) (2 of 2) 1991 Nov.-1993 Feb.
Project Files and Data for "Protein levels during rearing and high pressure sodium light during day" (short title FRAMEHPS) (3 of 3) 1992 June-1992 Aug.
Project Files and Data for "Dietary Lysine for Broiler Breeders" (short title Lysine1) (1 of 3) 1992 Sept.-1993 Dec.
Project Files and Data for "Dietary Lysine for Broiler Breeders" (short title Lysine1) (2 of 3) 1992 Sept.-1993 Dec.
Project Files and Data for "Dietary Lysine for Broiler Breeders" (short title Lysine1) (3 of 3) 1992 Sept.-1993 Dec.
Project Files and Data for "Interaction of dietary energy and energy/protein ratio during growth of broiler breeders" (short title ME/CP-1) (1 of 3) 1992-1993
Project Files and Data for "Interaction of dietary energy and energy/protein ratio during growth of broiler breeders" (short title ME/CP-1) (2 of 3) 1992-1993
Project Files and Data for "Interaction of dietary energy and energy/protein ratio during growth of broiler breeders" (short title ME/CP-1) (3 of 3) 1992-1993
Australian Ostrich Association Journal No. 23 1993 Dec.
Project Files and Data for "Further studies on dietary lysine (short title Lysine-2) (1 of 3) 1993 Mar.1994 May
Project Files and Data for "Further studies on dietary lysine (short title Lysine-2) (2 of 3) 1993 Mar.1994 May
Project Files and Data for "Further studies on dietary lysine (short title Lysine-2) (3 of 3) 1993 Mar.1994 May
Incubation Proceedings 1994-2000
Growpro 2 Project Data and Notes 1995
Dietary Electrolyte Balance (DEB) Papers 1995-1997
Molds/Mycotoxins 1995-2001
Handling Storage of Soybeans and Soybean Meal, Ulysses A. Acasio 1996
The Chicken Story, John Steele Gordon 1996
Egg Handling and Storage (4 copies) 1997
Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome, Robert F. Wideman 1997
Rooster Fertility Papers 1997-2000
Poultry Field Nutrition Articles and Correspondence 1997-2001
Compensatory Growth in Farm Animals (I &II), Frank Doyle and Steve Leeson 1998
Male Chicken Development 1998
Copper Citrate Papers 1998
Early Nutrition Papers 1998,2002
Markus Group, Ltd. Correspondence and Research Projects 1998-1999
Braun ThermoScan Instructions 1999
Feed Consumption Papers 1999
Project Files and Data for "Interation of Arginine: Lysine Ration with Methionine Activity Source" (short title ARGLYS-4) 1999 Jan.-1999 Mar.
Novartis Enzyme Papers (1 of 2) 1999-2001
Novartis Enzyme Papers (2 of 2) 1999-2001
Lighting Programs for Broilers Breeders, J. Brake 2000
Promise of Biotechnology 2000
Frequency of Egg Collection, Storage Time and Hatchability (1 of 2) 2000
Frequency of Egg Collection, Storage Time and Hatchability (2 of 2) 2000
The North Carolina - Israel Scientific Research Program 2000
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Inventory 2000
Feeding and Nutrition In Breeder Management (2 of 2) 2000, undated
"Optimization of Dietary Phosphorus for Broiler Breeders and Progeny" Project Proposal, Budget, and Grant Requests 2000-2002
Project Proposal: Evaluation of Minimum Phosphorus Requirement for Broiler Breeders as Affected by Phytase in Hot Water 2000-2003
Growth of the Femur and Tibia of a Commercial Broiler Line - Peer Review by Dr. Brake 2001
The Okan Elibol Project (1 of 2) 2001
The Okan Elibol Project (2 of 2) 2001
Syngenta GMO Papers (1 of 2) 2001
Syngenta GMO Papers (2 of 2) 2001
"Evaluation of Minimum Phosphorus Requirement for Broiler Breeder as Affected by Phytase and Hot Weather" Proposal and Approval 2001
Revised Project Budgets for "Comparison of GMO Corn BLC1" and "Comparison of GMO Corn NKECB" 2001 Dec.
NCSU-CALS Animal Waste Management Center (APWMC) Project Progress Report 2001 Sept.
Project Files and Data for "Further Evaluation of Minimum Phosphorus Requirement for Broiler Breeders As Affected By Phytase" (short title PhytaseBB-2) 2001 Sept.-2002 Dec.
"Comparison of Two Sources of Phytase On the Growth and Nutrient Digestion of Broiler Chickens" Grants and Paperwork (1 of 2) 2001-2003
"Comparison of Two Sources of Phytase On the Growth and Nutrient Digestion of Broiler Chickens" Grants and Paperwork (2 of 2) 2001-2003
Bird Hearts and Metabolizable Energy Papers 2002, 2015
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Papers 2002-2003
US Department of Agriculture Grants Paperwork for BBI Protein Project 2002-2003
"Evaluation of Three Glucose Enzymes In Broiler Diets to 21 Days of Age" Paperwork 2002-2004
Managing Male Sexual Maturity Experiment 2003
"Relationship of the Eggshell Conductance Constant to Neonatal Cardiac Physiology", V. L. Christensen, D. T. Ort, J. L. Grimes 2003
"Dietary Management of Wet Litter and Mortality Problems Associated with Low Phosphorus Broiler and Broiler Breeder Diets" Project Proposal and Budget 2003 Apr.
Texas A&M University Soybean Files 2003-2004
US Department of Agriculture Financial Summary Information for Project 520364 2003-2004
Intestinal Health of Poultry 2003-2014
Piedmont Research Station Papers 2004
Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Project Proposal 2004 Sept.
Game Bird Diet Ingredients Chart 2009 Dec.
"Effect of Feeding Naturally Occurring Aflatoxin and DON In Combination with Various Binders on Broilers Reared to Market Ages of 35 and 49 Days" Papers 2009-2013
Proposal for a New Concentration in Poultry Science and Management at NC State 2013
Subcontractor Budget and Contract for the Research with Purdue University 2016 Oct.-2017 Sept.
Ventilation Papers and Stress Management Proceedings circa 1995
Bacitracin Papers circa 1997
Evaluation of "Intra-Spiking" Report, J. Brake circa 1998
Zemach Ostriches Brochure undated
Intestinal Tract (Gut) Papers undated
Papers on Broiler Breeders undated
Breeding Management undated
Molting Recommendations undated
NC Poultry Economy undated
Thermal Biology and Egg Development undated
Research Paper Concerning Factors Affecting Embryonic Growth and Development undated
Chick Quality Papers undated
Vaccination Papers undated
Photographs of Chicken House Visit by John Brake undated
Arginine and Lysine Papers various
Conferences and Workshops 1981-2011 (4)
This series contains materials from conferences that he attended. He also presented at many of these events. Also included in this series are some slides of a presentation by Dr. Brake and others along with slides of a developing chicken embryo. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for the 1980s 1981-1984
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 1993 to 1996 1993-1996
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 1997 circa 1997
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 1998 circa 1998
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 1999 circa 1999
International Conference Materials and Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) Research 1980-1999
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 2000 circa 2000
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 2001 circa 2001
Broiler Breeder Conference Materials for 2002 circa 2002
North Carolina Broiler Breeder and Hatchery Management Conference 2003 Oct. 29-30
North Carolina Swine and Poultry Farms of the Future: Drivers, Trends, and Research Needs 2011 June 14
Personal Papers 1965-2020 (5)
This series primarily includes Dr. Brake's notes from courses he took during his undergraduate years. Also included in this series are personal correspondence, commendations and awards for Dr. Brake, reference letters for Brake, and newsletters Brake contributed to, and a copy of Dr. Brake's obituary, among other materials. The series is organized chronologically.
Blood in Poultry Diseases, F. W. Cook 1965 Sept.
Poultry Science and Production (PO 201) Notes 1971 Fall
Lactation (ANS-405) Notes and Course Materials 1973 Fall
Comparative Anatomy (ZO 223) Notes 1973 Fall
Genetics (GN 411-412) Notes 1973 Spring
Poultry Diseases (PO 401) Notes 1973 Spring
Avian Physiology (PO 405) Notes 1973 Spring
Comparative Endocrinology (PO 524) Notes 1973 Spring
General Physiology I (PHY 503) Notes 1974 Fall
Biochemistry (BCH-351) Notes and Course Materials 1974 Spring
Elementary Biochemistry Lab (BCH-590) Notes and Course Materials 1974 Spring
General Microbiology (MB 401) Notes 1974 Spring
ST 511 Notes (Statistics) 1975 Fall
Microbial Physiology (MB 514) Notes 1975 Spring
General Physiology II (PHY 504) Notes 1975 Spring
General Physiology II (PHY 504) Endoctrine Section 1975 Spring
NTR 601 Notes (Nutrition) 1976 Spring
ST 512 Notes (Statistics) 1976 Spring
Lab Notebook (1 of 2) 1970s (Accession 2019.0294)
Lab Notebook (2 of 2) 1970s (Accession 2019.0294)
Poultry Science Association Newsletter, Vol. 10 No. 3 1986
North Carolina State Alumni Magazine, Vol. 58 No. 6 1986 July
John Brake Awards and Recognition 1977-1987
Impacts of Young Breeding Presentations 1993
Personal Correspondence with Dr. Abel Gerret 1993 Feb.
John Brake Commendations and References Letters (1 of 2) 1980-1999
Faculty Activity Reports / Plan of Work 1988-1989, 1996-1997, 1999-2001
John Brake Publications 2001-2003
John Brake Commendations and References Letters (2 of 2) 2000-2003, 2012-2016
John Brake Obituary; John Brake Graduation Speech; John Brake Press Release 1986-2018
John Brake Publication Reprints 1995-2018
John Brake Publication Reprints 2020 (Accession 2020.0100)
Undergraduate Materials undated
ZO 421 Notes (Zoology) undated
Publications 1975-2002 (6)
This series includes publications featuring articles written by Dr. Brake, and individual articles authored or co-authored by Brake on a variety of topics including broiler house conditions, egg storage, and breeder management. A few of the articles are in Spanish. This series is arranged chronologically.
NC Egg Marketing Association Activity Reports 1975 April
Break Through Vol. 3 No. 1 1977 April
Industria Avicola, Vol. 24, No. 5 1977 May
This publication is in Spanish.
Various Articles Authored by or in Collaboration with John Brake 1977-2002
"Fast Six-Week Moult Based on Pullet Grow Ration" by John Brake 1978
Folder contains two copies, one from Poultry Digest (July 1978) and one from Australian Poultry World (December 1978)
Environmental Influences on Forced Molting 1978 March
Manuscript copy with acceptance note from Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Highlights of Agricultural Research; Vol. 26, No.2-4 & Vol. 27, No. 1&4 1979-80
Industria Avicola, Vol. 27, No. 8&9 1980 Aug.-Sept.
This publication is in Spanish.
"Advances in force molting commercial layers" by John T. Brake 1980 Dec.
Folder contains two copies: a scan of the published copy from Poultry Tribune as well as the typed manuscript
Broiler Industry, Vol. 43, No. 6 1980 June
Folder also contains typed manuscript of Brake's article in the magazine, titled "Forced Molting of Breeder Hens"
The Furrow, Vol. 85, No. 3 1980 Mar.
Highlights of Agricultural Research; Vol. 28, No. 2 1981
Folder also contains a copy of the first page of the article and correspondence with Manuel Soldevila of the University of Puerto Rico
Break Through Vol. 7 No. 1 1982
North Carolina State Mutual Hatchery Association - A History of the Association from 1931-1983, Tom Morris 1983 Jul.
A Short History of the Association from 1931-1983; Not written by John Brake
Break Through Vol. 7 No. 4 1983 July
Research Perspectives Vol. 2, No. 2 1983 July
Folder also contains correspondence regarding the article
Industria Avicola, Vol. 30, No. 6 1983 June
This publication is in Spanish.
Revista Avirama, Vol. 7, No. 83 1983 Sept.
This publication is in Spanish.
Break Through Vol. 8 No. 1 1984 Jan.
Folder also contains manuscript copy of article
Poultry Digest Vol. 43, No. 508 1984 June
"Search for change in breeder management" by John T. Brake 1984 May
Folder also contains a manuscript copy of the article and the version which appeared in Husbandry Vol. 47, No. 5
Breeder Update Vol. 1, No. 2 1984 Oct.
Breeder Update Vol. 1, No. 6 1985 April
Break Through Vol. 9 No. 2 1985 June
Folder also contains a manuscript copy of the article titled "New Crop Corn Syndrome"
Proceedings of the 1986 Delmarva Hatchery & Breeder Flock Management Short Course 1986 Apr.
Canada Poultryman Vol. 73, No. 2 1986 Feb.
Canada Poultryman Vol. 73, No. 1 1986 Jan.
Canada Poultryman, Vol. 73, No. 7 1986 Jul.
Vineland Updated No. 18 1986 July
This folder contains two copies of this publication. One copy is in English and one copy is in Spanish.
Broiler Industry, Vol. 49, No. 11 1986 Nov.
Animal Production Highlights: Stress and Modern Poultry Management 1987 Feb.
Breeder Update, Vol. 3, No. 2 1987 May
This folder contains two copies of this publication. One copy is in English and one copy is in Spanish.
Misset International Poultry, Vol. 3, No. 6 1987 Oct.-Nov.
Various Articles on Control and Causes of Ascites 1987-1995
This folder contains articles written in both English and Spanish.
Proceedings of the 1988 Delmarva Hatchery & Breeder Flock Management Short Course 1988 Apr.
Poultry Digest, Vol. 47, No. 558 1988 Aug.
Folder contains magazine and a reprint of the article "Ammonia control: benefits and trade-offs"
Poultry Digest, Vol. 47, No. 557 1988 July
Poultry Digest, Vol. 47, No. 555 1988 May
John Brake Articles on Broiler House Conditions 1988-1995
Industria Avicola, Vol. 36, No. 4 1989 Apr.
This publication is in Spanish.
"The Role of Ascorbic Acid in Poultry Production: Ascorbic Acid, Stress and Immunity" by John T. Brake 1989 Jan.
Folder contains scanned pages from Zootecnica International No. 1 and a reprint of the article
Industria Avicola, Vol. 36, No. 6 1989 June
This publication is in Spanish.
Poultry, Vol. 5, No. 3 1989 June-July
"Heat production is a natural by-product of poultry" by John T. Brake 1989 May
Folder contains page from Poultry Times, Vol. 36, No. 1, and typed manuscript of article
"The broiler of the 1990's: Are primary breeders addressing the needs of the industry?" 1990 Apr.
Folder contains a scanned copy of the article in Broiler Industry (April 1990), correspondence with Watt Publishing about the article, and a marked-up manuscript copy
Industria Avicola, Vol. 37, No. 2 1990 Feb.
This publication is in Spanish.
The Ostrich News, Vol. 3, No. 16 1990 Jan.
Industria Avicola, Vol. 37, No. 3 1990 Mar.
This publication is in Spanish.
The Ostrich News, Vol. 4, No. 28 1991 Jan.
"Relationship of Sex, Age, and Body Weight to Broiler Carcass Yield and Offal Production", J. Brake, G. B. Havenstein, S. E. Scheideler, P. R. Ferket, and D. V. Rives 1993
"Impact of Young Broiler Breeders on Chick Quality and Mortality" 1993
Zootecnica International, Vol. XVI, No. 1 1993 Jan.
Folder contains the magazine, a typed manuscript of the article therein by J. Brake, T. J. Walsh, and S. V. Vick, and a similar typed manuscript by John T. Brake
Articles by John Brake on Factors Influencing Hatchability and Moulting 1993-2006
"Ultimos Adelantos de Investigación sobre Reproductoras Pesadas", John Brake, Collin Jones, Tomás Auliffe, Miguel Elguera 1995
This publication is in Spanish.
Feed Mix, Vol. 5, No. 1 1997
"Effects of Relative Humidity During the Last Five Days of Incubation and Brooding Temperature on Performance of Broiler Chicks from Young Broiler Breeders", J. J. Bruzual, S. D. Peak, J. Brake, E. D. Peebles 2000
"Effects of Relative Humidity During Incubation on Hatchability and Body Weight of Broiler Chicks from Young Breeder Flocks", J. J. Bruzual, S. D. Peak, J. Brake, and E. D. Peebles 2000
American Soybean Association Technical Bulletin, PO51-2003 2002 Oct.
American Soybean Association Technical Bulletin, AN36-2003 2002 Oct.
"Bits and Pieces of Broiler Breeder Research" by John Brake undated
Review and Model Synthesis - "Relationship of Egg Storage Time, Storage Conditions, Flock Age, Eggshell and Albumen Characteristics, Incubation Conditions, and Machine Capacity to Broiler Hatchability," J. Brake, T. Walsh, S. Vick undated
"Relationship of Egg Storage Time, Storage Conditions, Flock Age, Eggshell and Albumen Characteristics, Incubation Conditions, and Machine Capacity to Broiler Hatchability," J. Brake undated
Management of Stress Through Metabolism and Husbandry undated
Born Digital Materials 1997-2015, 2019
This series primarily includes CD-ROMs, files from an external hard drive, and USB drives of instruction materials used by Dr. Brake, presentations, and workshops. Also included are experiments, photographs, and other born digital materials. The series is arranged chronologically.
Files are arranged as received.
Access to Series
This series contains digital media. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advance notice beyond the usual 48 hours. Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access to the file transfer from external hard drive is restricted. Access to other digital files may be restricted.
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.
Additional conditions may apply.
File count of digital media may exclude system files; hidden, deleted, or excluded files; and duplicate files.
Broiler Processing 1999
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
AminoDat 20. and Instruction CD-ROMs 1999-2001
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Aquaculture 2000-2001
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
John Brake Specific CD-ROMs 2001-2003
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Instruction CD-ROMs 2003
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Workshop 2004, CD-R Optical Disc 2004 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 CD-R optical disc; 278 megabytes; 51 files
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.
Powerpoint Presentations by John Brake and Hugo, Ni, Kelly, Peter (Graduate Students) 2006
This CD-R has been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing.
NCSU Specific CD-ROMs 2001-2007
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
File Transfer From External Hard Drive 1995 June 17-2018 August 11 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 external hard drive; 20 gigabytes; 3990 files
Digital copy exists. Access is restricted.
1,935 files (2GB of data) were excluded from the final archival package. Excluded content includes duplicative files, files containing viruses, hidden files, software executables, trash/recycle bin files, and other system files.
PO 435, PO 505, PO 290 - Powerpoints of Lectures by Topic, USB Drive 1997-2009 (Accession 2018.0330)
Size: 1 USB drive; 165 megabytes; 67 files
Digital copy exists. Access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
PO 435 Full - Powerpoints of Lectures by Topic, USB Flash Drive 1997-2010
Size: 1 USB drive; 436 megabytes; 86 files
Digital copy exists. Access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
Poultry Science Forums CD-ROMs 2005-2010
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
BB Workshop 2011 Photos, CD-R Optical Disc 2000-2011 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 CD-R optical disc; 178 megabytes; 226 files
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.
Mostly PO 505, USB Flash Drive 1997-2012 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 USB drive; 276 megabytes; 86 files
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.
General Poultry Information CD-ROMs 1999-2012
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Archives of J. T. Brake, pictures of CEU, Course Labs, Experiments 2001-2012 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 USB drive; 1 gigabyte; 363 files
IPending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.
Latin Poultry Meetings 1999-2014
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
PO 435 - Powerpoints of Lectures by Topic, USB Flash Drive 2002-2014 (Accession 2019.0062)
Size: 1 USB drive; 237 megabytes; 98 files
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.
PO 435, NCSU Photos, Other Work Photos 2002-2015 (Accession 2018.0330)
Size: 704 megabytes; 184 files
Included are PDF, JPEG, PPT, PLIST, and WMV files.
Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.
Poultry Meetings 2003-2015
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Poultry Science Association and Southern Poultry Science Society CD-ROMs 2010-2015
These CD-ROMs have been reviewed and not selected for born digital processing,
Sanitation Basics - Powerpoints of Lectures by Topic, USB Drive 2010-2015
Size: 1 USB drive; 25 megabytes; 4 files
Included are PPT, PDF, PLIST, and DAT files.
Access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
European Poultry Conference in Verona, Italy; John Brake and Frank Edens powerpoint 2006 (Accession 2020.0097)
John Brake Photographs and Spreadsheets, Electronic Files 2019 (2019.0294)
Size: 1 electronic file transfer; 43 megabytes; 59 files
Digital copy exists. Access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
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. 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. Access to file transfer from external hard drive is restricted. Other 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.
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.
Additional conditions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Brake Papers, MC 00652,
Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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