668 collections related to North Carolina State University -- History
Sykes, Alan
Size: 16.75 linear feet (9 cartons, 2 oversized flatboxes, 1 cardbox) Collection ID: MC 00744
The Alan Sykes Collection of NC State Athletics Publications and Memorabilia (1930-2013) contains publications from the NCSU Basketball and Football teams, NCSU memorabilia, newspapers, Agromecks, alumni magazines, and scrapbooks. The memorabilia consists of foam fingers, cups and bottles, flags, stickers, photos, and more. These ...
MoreThe Alan Sykes Collection of NC State Athletics Publications and Memorabilia (1930-2013) contains publications from the NCSU Basketball and Football teams, NCSU memorabilia, newspapers, Agromecks, alumni magazines, and scrapbooks. The memorabilia consists of foam fingers, cups and bottles, flags, stickers, photos, and more. These materials were collected by Alan Sykes, an NC State Wolfpack fan. Athletics began officially at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on March 12, 1892 when a football team made up of students at the college defeated the Raleigh Male Academy, a local high school, by the score 12-6. That fall, the faculty and trustees of the college first became involved with intercollegiate athletics. Since 1947 athletic teams at North Carolina State have been known as the Wolfpack. The University has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since it was formed in 1953.
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Grimshaw, Albert Harvey, 1883-1949
Size: 0.07 linear feet (1 folder, 1 item in flat folder) Collection ID: MSS 00091
The Albert Harvey Grimshaw Papers contains a photocopy, a microfilm copy and the original letter of indenture of apprenticeship document for Amos James Grimshaw to James Mather Daltry, to learn the "Art, trade, and business of a reed maker and Heald Knitter." This document was registered in the county of Lancaster, England, on 1867 ...
MoreThe Albert Harvey Grimshaw Papers contains a photocopy, a microfilm copy and the original letter of indenture of apprenticeship document for Amos James Grimshaw to James Mather Daltry, to learn the "Art, trade, and business of a reed maker and Heald Knitter." This document was registered in the county of Lancaster, England, on 1867 May 11. There is also a typewritten copy of the "Grimshaw Newsletter," 1944. This newsletter covers events in the lives of Grimshaw's classmates at North Carolina State University. Rhode Island native Albert Harvey Grimshaw (1883-1949) received his education from the Massachusetts School of Pharmacy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, North Carolina State College, and the New Bedford Textile School. He was a pharmacist and wrestling coach before becoming an instructor in chemistry and dyeing at the New Bedford Textile School in 1917. In 1925 Grimshaw left New Bedford for North Carolina State College, where he served as professor of Textile Chemistry and Dyeing for 24 years. During this time, he published articles in almost all of the textile trade journals in the United States. He was a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists and the American Institute of Chemists. In 1948, The N.C. State College Chapter of Delta Kappa Phi presented a large portrait of Grimshaw to the School of Textiles.
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Holladay, Alexander Q. (Alexander Quarles), 1839-1909
Size: 2.75 linear feet (1 archival storage box and 1 oversize flat box) Collection ID: MC 00010
The Alexander Quarles Holladay Papers consist of photographs, letters, a speech, a notebook, a memory book, and a certificate of Holladay's Civil War military commission. The memory book is from Holladay's final year as a student at the University of Virginia. The speech given at the presentation of his portrait provides a genealogy ...
MoreThe Alexander Quarles Holladay Papers consist of photographs, letters, a speech, a notebook, a memory book, and a certificate of Holladay's Civil War military commission. The memory book is from Holladay's final year as a student at the University of Virginia. The speech given at the presentation of his portrait provides a genealogy dating to 1702. Some photographs of Shakespearean engravings are included. Other materials relate to Holladay's tenure as the first president of North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University) and include a "Book of Incidental Expenses" kept by Holladay during the first year, 1889-1890. The published books are items that had been in the Holladay family. Alexander Quarles Holladay (1839-1909) was a Civil War veteran, lawyer, educator, Virginia state senator, and college president. He was named the first president of North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University) upon its opening in 1889 and remained so for ten years until his retirement in 1899.
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Walsh, Andy (Robert Andrew)
Size: 0.91 linear feet (1 oversize flat box) Collection ID: MC 00535
In 2012, North Carolina State University students voted in Robert Andrew “Andy” Walsh as their ninety-fourth student body president. He served in the position from 2012 to 2013. Previously he served in the Student Senate. Walsh graduated from NC State in 2013. The Andy Walsh Campaign Memorabilia includes buttons, flyers, and a ...
MoreIn 2012, North Carolina State University students voted in Robert Andrew “Andy” Walsh as their ninety-fourth student body president. He served in the position from 2012 to 2013. Previously he served in the Student Senate. Walsh graduated from NC State in 2013. The Andy Walsh Campaign Memorabilia includes buttons, flyers, and a placard from Walsh's 2012 election as student body president at North Carolina State University. Also included is a t-shirt from the 2013 Roll Pack fund drive.
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Hansley, Bill (William T.)
Size: 2.3 linear feet (4 boxes and 1 reel box) Collection ID: MC 00654
The Bill Hansley Photographs, 1985-1990, contain 35mm negatives, 35mm slides, contact sheets, and 8x10 work prints related to events and students at North Carolina State University. These events include numerous football and basketball games as well as other sporting events such as gymnastics, fencing, soccer, and track and field. ...
MoreThe Bill Hansley Photographs, 1985-1990, contain 35mm negatives, 35mm slides, contact sheets, and 8x10 work prints related to events and students at North Carolina State University. These events include numerous football and basketball games as well as other sporting events such as gymnastics, fencing, soccer, and track and field. Many of the basketball games include images of Coach Jim Valvano. Other events include the North Carolina State Fair and various campus events for students. Also included are images depicting student life on campus. All photographs were taken for NC State University Student Media publications. Bill Hansley was a student at North Carolina State University from 1985-1990. While studying he worked as a photographer for two NC State University student publications, Technician and Agromeck. Bill Hansley graduated from NC State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
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Poulton, Bruce R. (Bruce Robert)
Size: 0.25 linear feet; 7.7 gigabytes Collection ID: MC 00580
This collection is comprised of a manuscript that Chancellor Bruce Poulton wrote on the beginnings of the Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University. Also included are drafts and notes. Materials are in both paper and digital format and range in date from 2014 to 2015.
Size: 0.2 linear feet Collection ID: MSS 00415
This collection contains the diploma of Harold Benjamin Burt and the "Goodwife" certificate of Pearl Heacox Burt as issued by the NC State student government. Harold Benjamin Burt was a student at North Carolina State College. He received a B.S. degree in Industrial Arts Education in 1949. Pearl Heacox Burt was his wife, married to him while he was a student.
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Morgan, Chad (Chad Henderson)
Size: 0.5 linear feet (1 archival box and 5 audiotapes) Collection ID: MC 00066
This collection contains tapes, transcripts, and biographies for six interviews conducted in 2006 and 2007 by Chad Morgan from the NC State University Libraries staff. The people who were interviewed had been associated with North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus, a research and advanced technology community where ...
MoreThis collection contains tapes, transcripts, and biographies for six interviews conducted in 2006 and 2007 by Chad Morgan from the NC State University Libraries staff. The people who were interviewed had been associated with North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus, a research and advanced technology community where university, industry, and government partners interact in multidisciplinary programs. North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus is a research and advanced technology community where university, industry, and government partners interact in multidisciplinary programs. In 1984, 355 acres in west Raleigh was transferred to the University. The initial allotment was enlarged the following year by an additional 450 acres. The campus developed as a series of clusters with a mix of academic and private research buildings. In the early 1990s, the College of Textiles moved from the main North Carolina State University campus to Centennial land and the Engineering Graduate Research Center was established. The early 1990s also saw government tenants moving onto Centennial Campus. As of 2009 the Centennial Campus was home to 61 corporate and government partners as well as 73 NC State research centers, institutes, laboratories and department units. In 2004-2006 the NC State University Libraries conducted the Centennial Campus Documentation Project to acquire, preserve, and make accessible archival records documenting the history of Centennial Campus. As part of the project Libraries' staff conducted oral history interviews with key players in the campus's development.
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Thompson, Chandler
Size: 0.02 linear feet Collection ID: MSS 00399
The Chandler Thompson Campaign Button was created and used for Thompson's successful campaign for NC State University student body president in 2011. In 2011 Chandler Thompson was elected student body president of North Carolina State University. She previously served on the Student Government Traditions Commission. In 2012 she graduated from the university.
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Williams, Charles Burgess, 1871-1947
Size: 0.25 linear feet (1 box) Collection ID: MC 00016
The Charles Burgess Williams Papers, 1895 - 1953, contain items relating to Williams' time at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. During his tenure as a student, researcher, and professor, the institution was renamed North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State ...
MoreThe Charles Burgess Williams Papers, 1895 - 1953, contain items relating to Williams' time at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. During his tenure as a student, researcher, and professor, the institution was renamed North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University). The collection contains personal documents, professional materials documenting his contributions to the study of agriculture, published and unpublished biographical pieces, and materials relating to the history of North Carolina State University. Charles Burgess Williams (1871 - 1947) was a scientist and an educator. He received a B.A. and M.A. in agriculture from the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. He spent his career at the College as a professor, chemist, department head, dean, and leader in the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Pearson, Charles, 1875-1966
Size: 2.2 linear feet (1 archival box, 1 carton, 1 tube) Collection ID: MC 00080
The Charles Pearson Papers consist of biographical materials, professional materials, and photographs documenting Pearson's family and childhood, student days at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University), and career as a civil engineer in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. ...
MoreThe Charles Pearson Papers consist of biographical materials, professional materials, and photographs documenting Pearson's family and childhood, student days at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University), and career as a civil engineer in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Charles A. Pearson (1875-1966) was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1894. During a six-decade career, he was first a partner in an architectural firm, then worked for various engineering firms, contractors, and railroad companies, supervising the construction of many highway and railroad bridges, and other civil engineering projects, in North Carolina and the South.
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Patterson, Charlotte Nelson
Size: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder) Collection ID: MSS 00145
The Charlotte Ruth Nelson Patterson Papers consist of a bound scrapbook of newspaper clippings from 1927 and 1928, mainly dealing with Charlotte Nelson's dual graduation from North Carolina State College and Meredith College; letters written to her father, Dean Thomas Nelson of the North Carolina State College School of Textiles; and ...
MoreThe Charlotte Ruth Nelson Patterson Papers consist of a bound scrapbook of newspaper clippings from 1927 and 1928, mainly dealing with Charlotte Nelson's dual graduation from North Carolina State College and Meredith College; letters written to her father, Dean Thomas Nelson of the North Carolina State College School of Textiles; and two undated photographs, one of Charlotte Nelson as a young woman and one of Charlotte Nelson Patterson after her marriage. After petitoning the faculty council in the fall of 1926, Charlotte Ruth Nelson became one of the first female graduates of North Carolina State College (1927). She also earned a degree from the all-female Meredith College the same year. By doing so, she became the first student in North Carolina to earn degrees from two colleges at the same time. Both degrees were in mathematics. She taught school for 35 years. Other female students receiving degrees in 1927 were Jane S. McKimmon and Mary E. Yarbrough.
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Gould, Chris
Size: 914.68 megabytes; 392 files Collection ID: MC 00526
This collection contains digital files on course materials, professional activities, research, and papers and talks. Also included is information (including keyboard instructions) on the carillon in the Memorial Bell tower on the North Carolina State University campus. Chris Gould has been a professor of physics at North Carolina ...
MoreThis collection contains digital files on course materials, professional activities, research, and papers and talks. Also included is information (including keyboard instructions) on the carillon in the Memorial Bell tower on the North Carolina State University campus. Chris Gould has been a professor of physics at North Carolina State University, beginning in 1971. His reserach specialized in nuclear physics, especially neutrino physics, parity and time reversal symmetries, and other areas. Gould holds a B. S. degree in physics from Imperial College, London (1965); and M. S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from the University of Pennsylvania (1966, 1969). He is a fellow of the American Physical Society.
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Jahn, Dan
Size: 47.4 megabytes (30 .jpeg files) Collection ID: MC 00500
This collection is comprised of 30 digital photographs (JPEG) taken by Cary, NC, based photographer Dan Jahn. The photographs are in color and depict the North Carolina Sate University Majorettes at football games. Brief descriptions of the images exist in accompanying README text files. Dan Jahn is a professional photographer based ...
MoreThis collection is comprised of 30 digital photographs (JPEG) taken by Cary, NC, based photographer Dan Jahn. The photographs are in color and depict the North Carolina Sate University Majorettes at football games. Brief descriptions of the images exist in accompanying README text files. Dan Jahn is a professional photographer based in Cary, North Carolina. In 2003 he became the photographer of the North Carolina State University Marching Band. Marching bands have existed at North Carolina State University since the 1890s, and they have had drum majorettes since at least the 1940s.
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Hill, Daniel Harvey, 1859-1924
Size: 4.5 linear feet (1 legal archival storage box, 2 half boxes.) Collection ID: MC 00022
The Daniel Harvey Hill Jr. (1859 - 1924) Papers, 1883 - 1955, contain items relating to Hill's career at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University) as an English professor, Vice President, and President. Many of the materials document Hill's professional career, particularly his ...
MoreThe Daniel Harvey Hill Jr. (1859 - 1924) Papers, 1883 - 1955, contain items relating to Hill's career at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University) as an English professor, Vice President, and President. Many of the materials document Hill's professional career, particularly his appointment to and resignation from the presidency of the College. There are also manuscript drafts of texts Hill wrote on the Civil War and on his father, General Daniel Harvey Hill. A small number of personal materials are also included. The bulk of the materials dates from 1908 to early 1920s. Daniel Harvey Hill Jr. (1859-1924) was an educator, college president, writer, and historian. He received a B.A., M.A. and Doctor of Literature degree from Davidson College. In 1908 he became the third president of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, where he served from 1908 to 1916. The D. H. Hill Library on the NC State campus was named for him.
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Sutton, Dennis H., 1897-1962
Size: 1 linear foot (2 archival boxes) Collection ID: MC 00189
This collection contains appointment books and field notebooks documenting Sutton's work as an agent for the Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University). Dennis H. Sutton (1897-1962) received a B.S. in Agriculture from North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering ...
MoreThis collection contains appointment books and field notebooks documenting Sutton's work as an agent for the Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University). Dennis H. Sutton (1897-1962) received a B.S. in Agriculture from North Carolina College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) in 1920. From the late 1920s through the late 1930s, Sutton worked as an agent for the Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State College.
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Schmidt, Don
Size: 6.325 linear feet (3 cartons, 1 archival box, 2 archival half boxes, 3 cardboxes, 1 flatfolder) Collection ID: MC 00462
The Don Schmidt Collection of NC State Athletics Memorabilia includes rugs, newspaper clippings, magazines, bumper stickers, basketball cards, keychains, buttons and pins, media guides, and other artifacts related to the history of NC State Athletics, primarily the Men's Basketball program. Materials range in date from 1975 to 2000. ...
MoreThe Don Schmidt Collection of NC State Athletics Memorabilia includes rugs, newspaper clippings, magazines, bumper stickers, basketball cards, keychains, buttons and pins, media guides, and other artifacts related to the history of NC State Athletics, primarily the Men's Basketball program. Materials range in date from 1975 to 2000. Don Schmidt is an NC State alumnus and employee in Outreach, Communications, & Consulting. He and his family have collected NC State athletics memorabilia since the 1970s.
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Van De Zande, Doug
Size: 11.624 gigabytes (54 digital files) Collection ID: MC 00483
This collection is comprised of 14 digital contact sheets and 40 digital prints taken by photographer Doug Van de Zande. These black and white photographs document the construction of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library. There are 17 framed prints on display at Hunt Library. Charles Douglas "Doug" Van de Zande was a professional ...
MoreThis collection is comprised of 14 digital contact sheets and 40 digital prints taken by photographer Doug Van de Zande. These black and white photographs document the construction of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library. There are 17 framed prints on display at Hunt Library. Charles Douglas "Doug" Van de Zande was a professional photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from Virginia, Van de Zande studied photography at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. Doug Van de Zande died on June 28, 2017.
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Caram, Ed
Size: 3.425 linear feet (13 card boxes, 1 archival box, 3 microfilm boxes) Collection ID: MC 00487
The Ed Caram Negatives contain photographic negatives taken by Caram during his time as a student at NC State, from approximately 1969 to 1975. Topics photographed include athletics (particularly basketball and football), campus buildings, political rallies, student protests, outdoor events, concerts, daily student life, speakers, ...
MoreThe Ed Caram Negatives contain photographic negatives taken by Caram during his time as a student at NC State, from approximately 1969 to 1975. Topics photographed include athletics (particularly basketball and football), campus buildings, political rallies, student protests, outdoor events, concerts, daily student life, speakers, and the State Fair, among others. Negatives in Cardbox 13 and Microfilm Boxes 16 and 17 may have been taken by Nick England, another student photographer for the Technician. Ed Caram was a photographer for Student Media, with many photos appearing in the Technician student newspaper and perhaps the Agromeck yearbook as well. He was a student at NC State from about 1969 to 1975.
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Cloyd, Edward Lamar, 1891-1973
Size: 2.75 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 legal box, 2 card boxes, 1 flat box) Collection ID: MC 00046
The Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers consist of personal and professional material documenting Cloyd's tenure as Dean of Students at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) and his extensive involvement in community affairs in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area. The papers date from 1915-1973. Edward Lamar Cloyd ...
MoreThe Edward Lamar Cloyd Papers consist of personal and professional material documenting Cloyd's tenure as Dean of Students at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) and his extensive involvement in community affairs in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area. The papers date from 1915-1973. Edward Lamar Cloyd entered the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Raleigh (later North Carolina State University) in 1910 and received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1915. In 1918, Cloyd began his career with North Carolina State College as an instructor of mechanical drawing, and became the Dean of Students in 1921. In 1927, North Carolina State College granted Cloyd a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management. Cloyd served as Dean of Students until 1957.
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