Sarah Smith Ahmad Papers 1968-1975

Summary
Contents
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Size
0.875 linear feet (1 archival box, 1 legal halfbox)
Call number
MC 00710
Access to 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.

This collection contains statutes, regulations, policies, brochures, newspaper clippings, and memoranda related to student government. Also included are papers pertaining to 1970 Peace Retreat and women's rights.

Sarah Smith Ahmad, an NC State University alumnus, majored in political science (1968-1972) and was in Student Government as a representative of the School of Liberal Arts (now called College of Humanities and Social Sciences). She was a member of the Mu Beta Psi music fraternity. She lived in Metcalf dorm when it first opened.

Biographical/historical note

Sarah Smith Ahmad, an NC State University alumnus, majored in political science (1968-1972) and was in Student Government as a representative of the School of Liberal Arts (now called College of Humanities and Social Sciences). She was a member of the Mu Beta Psi music fraternity. She lived in Metcalf dorm when it first opened.

Scope/content

This collection contains statutes, regulations, policies, brochures, newspaper clippings, and memoranda related to student government. Also included are papers pertaining to 1970 Peace Retreat and women's rights.

For more information on The Peace Retreat check out Fabulous 50: The Peace Retreat article by Todd Kosmerick.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in the order 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], Sarah Smith Ahmad Papers, MC 00710, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of Sarah Smith Ahmad, 2022 May (Accession 2022.0059)

Processing information

Processed by: Shima Hosseininasab, 2022 May; Finding aid written by: Shima Hosseininasab, 2022 May

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Student Government - Statutes, Elections, Regulations, Policies, and Memoranda (1 of 4) 1969-1972 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 1
Student Government - Statutes, Elections, Regulations, Policies, and Memoranda (2 of 4) 1969-1972 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 2
Student Government - Statutes, Elections, Regulations, Policies, and Memoranda (3 of 4) 1969-1972 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 3
Student Government - Statutes, Elections, Regulations, Policies, and Memoranda (4 of 4) 1969-1972 (Accession 2022.0059)
legalhalfbox 2, Folder 1
Student Government Binder - Procedures, Minutes, Policies, and Memoranda 1970 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 4
Bill Whisnant Election Campaign Flyer undated (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 5
Miscellaneous - Career Center Brochure, Campus Organizations Memorandum 1971, undated (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 6
MU BETA PSI and Music Organizations (1 of 2) 1968-1975 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 7
MU BETA PSI and Music Organizations (2 of 2) 1968-1975 (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 8
Newspaper Clippings undated (Accession 2022.0059)
Box 1, Folder 9
Newspapers - Student Action, The Raleigh Times, The News and Observer 1975, undated (Accession 2022.0059)
legalhalfbox 2, Folder 4
Peace Retreat 1970 (Accession 2022.0059)
legalhalfbox 2, Folder 2
Metcalf Residence Hall 1968-1969 (Accession 2022.0059)
legalhalfbox 2, Folder 3
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

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.

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], Sarah Smith Ahmad Papers, MC 00710, 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.