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 Susan Toplikar Papers contain brochures, postcards, and imageries of three exhibitions – “Spirit and Stillness,” (Weems Gallery, Meredith College, 2008); “Birds: 1988-1999” (Hager Smith Design Community Gallery, 2008); and “The Continuous Process: The Artist as Teacher/The Teacher as Artist, Gallery of Art and Design” (University Student Center, North Carolina State University, 1990). The collection also includes postcards and mail-art correspondence, as well as letters of recommendation and approval letters in support of her submission in 1985 for promotion to Associate Professor, a statement of teaching philosophy, a resume, course syllabi, class projects, student work, exhibition design, artwork publication, public art projects, and creative research supporting her promotion to Full Professor. Susan Toplikar taught in the College of Design at North Carolina State University from 1976 to 2010.
Susan Toplikar was born in 1952 and died in 2020. She received degrees from the University of Missouri – Kansas City (BA in Studio Art, 1974) and from Washington University (M.F.A. in Sculpture, 1976). She also undertook postgraduate studies in Illustration, Animation, and Graphic Design in the School of Visual Arts of New York from 1980 through 1983. Toplikar joined North Carolina State University in 1976 and taught in the College of Design until 2010. During her career, Susan Toplikar received various teaching awards, including NC State University Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, 2000-2002; College of Design Recognizing Teaching Excellence Award, 1999; and the University Outstanding Teacher Award, 1998-1999.
Susan Toplikar was born in 1952 and died in 2020. She received degrees from the University of Missouri – Kansas City (BA in Studio Art, 1974) and from Washington University (M.F.A. in Sculpture, 1976). She also undertook postgraduate studies in Illustration, Animation, and Graphic Design in the School of Visual Arts of New York from 1980 through 1983. Toplikar joined North Carolina State University in 1976 and taught in the College of Design until 2010. During her career, Susan Toplikar received various teaching awards, including NC State University Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, 2000-2002; College of Design Recognizing Teaching Excellence Award, 1999; and the University Outstanding Teacher Award, 1998-1999.
The Susan Toplikar Papers contain brochures, postcards, and imageries of three exhibitions – “Spirit and Stillness,” (Weems Gallery, Meredith College, 2008); “Birds: 1988-1999” (Hager Smith Design Community Gallery, 2008); and “The Continuous Process: The Artist as Teacher/The Teacher as Artist, Gallery of Art and Design” (University Student Center, North Carolina State University, 1990). The collection also includes postcards and mail-art correspondence, as well as letters of recommendation and approval letters in support of her submission in 1985 for promotion to Associate Professor, a statement of teaching philosophy, a resume, course syllabi, class projects, student work, exhibition design, artwork publication, public art projects, and creative research supporting her promotion to Full Professor. Susan Toplikar taught in the College of Design at North Carolina State University from 1976 to 2010.
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[Identification of item], Susan Toplikar Papers, MC 00694, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Mike Cindric, 2021 June
Processed by: Gevorg Vardanyan, 2021 June; Finding aid written by: Gevorg Vardanyan, 2021 June.
Postcard correspondence with numerous artists, postcards and brochures from numerous exhibits and performances.
Postcard correspondence with numerous artists, postcards and brochures from numerous exhibits and performances.
Teaching philosophy, Resume, Instruction, Research, Service
Course syllabi, Class projects, Student work, Exhibition design, Artwork publication by DoubleTake Magazine, Public art projects, Creative research
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], Susan Toplikar Papers, MC 00694, 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.