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Size: 5 linear feet (3 cartons, 1 card box, 1 half box, 1 legal box) Collection ID: UA 140.051
These materials are comprised mainly of index cards recording forest plantings by the Extension Service in North Carolina counties during the 1930s and 1940s. Information contained on the cards includes name of person planting, year, location, species, number of plantings, and source of stock. Also includes are a few brochures from ...
MoreThese materials are comprised mainly of index cards recording forest plantings by the Extension Service in North Carolina counties during the 1930s and 1940s. Information contained on the cards includes name of person planting, year, location, species, number of plantings, and source of stock. Also includes are a few brochures from the 1970s and 1980s. Extension Forestry had its beginnings in 1917 when the farm forestry extension program was established within the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service. In 1958 Extension Forestry split into Extension Forest Management and Extension Wood Products. In 1962 administration of the forestry extension specialists was transferred from NC State University's School of Agriculture to its School of Forestry.
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North Carolina State University. Hardwood Research Cooperative
Size: 24.95 linear feet (16 cartons, 1 archival box, 1 archival half box, 1 flatfolder); 1.6 megabytes Collection ID: UA 140.046
The North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records contain annual reports, other reports, publications, correspondence, and floppy disks. Materials range in date from the 1970s to the 2000s. The Hardwood Research Cooperative (HRC) began its work in 1963 to conduct and coordinate ...
MoreThe North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records contain annual reports, other reports, publications, correspondence, and floppy disks. Materials range in date from the 1970s to the 2000s. The Hardwood Research Cooperative (HRC) began its work in 1963 to conduct and coordinate research to support ecologically and economically sustainable hardwood forest management. By studying hardwoods in natural and planted forests, the research includes evaluating environmental impacts, conducting tree improvement activities, and promoting and measuring forest productivity.
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Size: 1 linear foot (2 archival boxes) Collection ID: UA 140.005
Contains the correspondence of the College of Forest Resources Associate Dean of Academic Affairs from 1971 to 1983, concerning student recruitment, forest legislation, student affairs and curriculum. The series is arranged alphabetically. L.C. Saylor served as the Associate Dean from 1971 to 1983.
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North Carolina State University. College of Natural Resources
Size: 41 linear feet (41 archival boxes, 16 cartons, 1 oversized box, 2 flatfolders) Collection ID: UA 140.001
Correspondence and reports relating to the administration of the college, the southern pine beetle project, forestry research, associations, the pulp and paper foundation, short courses, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Inc. (TAPPI), and state farm operations. The records are organized in 3 series 1929-1961 ...
MoreCorrespondence and reports relating to the administration of the college, the southern pine beetle project, forestry research, associations, the pulp and paper foundation, short courses, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Inc. (TAPPI), and state farm operations. The records are organized in 3 series 1929-1961 arranged alphabetically, 1962-1984 arranged alphabetically, and unprocessed materials from 1978-2020. The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program. In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston. During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education. In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989. The school became a college in 1987, and its name changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000.
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Size: 59.1 linear feet (73 archival boxes, 13 legal boxes, 2 half boxes, 5 flat boxes, 2 oversize flat boxes, 18 flat folders, 6 tubes, 1 card box); 22.57 megabytes Collection ID: UA 140.045
Collection includes correspondence, administrative files, reports, legal files, logging records, maps, photographs, and negatives, dating from 1869 to 2016. This collection documents the successful efforts of the North Carolina Forestry Foundation to acquire forest lands for North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering ...
MoreCollection includes correspondence, administrative files, reports, legal files, logging records, maps, photographs, and negatives, dating from 1869 to 2016. This collection documents the successful efforts of the North Carolina Forestry Foundation to acquire forest lands for North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) for demonstration, teaching, and research while at the same time operating the forest on a profitable basis. Materials range in date from 1869 to 2016. Julius V. Hofmann to set up the forestry program at North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering in 1929. One of his immediate goals was to acquire some forestland for laboratory, research, and demonstration purposes. Unable to secure funding from the university or the state of North Carolina, Hofmann determined the only recourse was to purchase the land on a self-liquidating basis. He and some of the college trustees incorporated the North Carolina Forestry Foundation on April 15, 1929, to manage and develop the Poole Woods, a 74.94 acre tract in Wake County, North Carolina, and the first forest obtained by the Foundation. Other properties the foundation has overseen include Hill Forest, Maclean Forest, and Hofmann Forest.
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North Carolina State University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Size: 4.75 linear feet (9 archival boxes, 1 archival half box) Collection ID: UA 135.002
This subgroup contains annual reports for various departments and units reporting to the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at North Carolina State University. Materials range in date from 1941 to 2003. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) was established at North Carolina State University in 1960 as ...
MoreThis subgroup contains annual reports for various departments and units reporting to the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at North Carolina State University. Materials range in date from 1941 to 2003. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) was established at North Carolina State University in 1960 as the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics. In 1977, the unit was renamed the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, becoming "College of" in 1987. In 2013 the College of Physical and Mathematical was superceded by the College of Sciences.
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North Carolina State University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Size: 4.75 linear feet (6 archival boxes, 1 archival half box, 1 carton) Collection ID: UA 135.004
The records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Committees include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and minutes of various departmental committee meetings. Materials range in date from 1947 to 1987. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) was established at North ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Committees include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and minutes of various departmental committee meetings. Materials range in date from 1947 to 1987. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) was established at North Carolina State University in 1960 as the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics. In 1977, the unit was renamed the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, becoming "College of" in 1987. In 2013 the College of Physical and Mathematical was superceded by the College of Sciences.
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North Carolina State University. School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Size: 0.5 linear feet (1 archival box) Collection ID: UA 135.005
The records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Office of the Dean, Retention Program include reports concerning the implementation of changes that affect academic, advising, and faculty mentoring within the College. Materials reflect changes that begin in 1988. The College of ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Office of the Dean, Retention Program include reports concerning the implementation of changes that affect academic, advising, and faculty mentoring within the College. Materials reflect changes that begin in 1988. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) was established at North Carolina State University in 1960 as the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics. In 1977, the unit was renamed the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, becoming "College of" in 1987. In 2013 the College of Physical and Mathematical was superceded by the College of Sciences.
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North Carolina State University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Size: 0.25 linear feet (1 archival half box) Collection ID: UA 135.003
The records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Advisory Council consist of their constitution, by-laws, membership rosters, meeting minutes, memoranda, and a request to form a trust fund account. Materials range in date from 1960 to 1978. The North Carolina State University College of ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Advisory Council consist of their constitution, by-laws, membership rosters, meeting minutes, memoranda, and a request to form a trust fund account. Materials range in date from 1960 to 1978. The North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) Advisory Council (known initially as the Science Council and later as the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics (PSAM) Council) was established in 1960 to serve as a unified faculty voice for the School (later, College). The PAMS Advisory Council remained active into the early 2000s.
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North Carolina State University. Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences
Size: 2 linear feet (3 archival boxes, 2 archival half boxes); 1 website Collection ID: UA 135.013
The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences are produced mainly by three of the now-defunct departments that preceded it: Geological Engineering (1927-1954), Mineral Industries (1954-1967), and Geosciences (1967-1980). Records include reports, proposals, papers, curricula, ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences are produced mainly by three of the now-defunct departments that preceded it: Geological Engineering (1927-1954), Mineral Industries (1954-1967), and Geosciences (1967-1980). Records include reports, proposals, papers, curricula, meeting minutes, flyers and publications, official correspondence, and other items; newsletters from the State Climate Office; and meeting minutes from the NC State University Center for Marine and Coastal Studies Administrative and Planning Board. The North Carolina State University Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, offering degree programs in marine sciences, geology, and meteorology, was formed in 1981 from the merger of the Department of Geosciences and the Department of Marine Science and Engineering. Instruction in geology at NC State dates back to the 1920s. The marine science program began in the 1960s and became a full department in 1978.
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North Carolina State University. Department of Mathematics
Size: 1.25 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 half box); 1 website Collection ID: UA 135.014
The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Mathematics contain brochures, announcements, newsletters, and reports relating to the operations of the department. Mathematics courses have been taught at NC State since classes were first held in 1889. J. H. Kinealy was the first professor of mathematics and ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University Department of Mathematics contain brochures, announcements, newsletters, and reports relating to the operations of the department. Mathematics courses have been taught at NC State since classes were first held in 1889. J. H. Kinealy was the first professor of mathematics and practical mechanics. In 1906, Robert E. L. Yates began the first head of the Department of Mathematics. In 1960, the department became one of the first departments of the School of Physical and Applied Mathematics (now College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences).
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North Carolina State University. Department of Physics
Size: 0.75 linear feet (1 archival box, 1 archival halfbox); 1 website Collection ID: UA 135.015
The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Physics contain announcements, brochures, correspondence, departmental goals, list of faculty members, minutes, newsletters, programs, reports, and test books. The records document the academic and administrative activities of the department from 1916 to 2008. The ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University Department of Physics contain announcements, brochures, correspondence, departmental goals, list of faculty members, minutes, newsletters, programs, reports, and test books. The records document the academic and administrative activities of the department from 1916 to 2008. The Department of Physics at North Carolina State University dates back to the early years of the twentieth century. It was one of the original departments in the School (later College) of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, which was established in 1960. Physics had previously been under the School of Engineering. The department played an important role in the development of the nuclear reactor at NC State.
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North Carolina State University. Department of Statistics
Size: 11.5 linear feet (17 boxes, 1 carton, 1 oversize box, 1 flat folder) Collection ID: UA 135.016
The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Statistics contain agreements, correspondence, grant progress reports, grant proposals, handbooks, manuscripts, minutes, newsletters, notebooks, project outlines, project proposals, research project reports, seminar announcements, study guides, surveys, photographs, ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University Department of Statistics contain agreements, correspondence, grant progress reports, grant proposals, handbooks, manuscripts, minutes, newsletters, notebooks, project outlines, project proposals, research project reports, seminar announcements, study guides, surveys, photographs, scrapbooks, pamphlets, and work contracts. These materials range in date from 1940 to 2007. The North Carolina State University Department of Statistics is among the nation's oldest, having been founded by renowned statistician Gertrude Cox in 1941. It receives support from both the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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North Carolina State University. Institute of Statistics
Size: 10 linear feet (11 archival boxes, 3 cartons) Collection ID: UA 135.041
The records of the Institute of the Statistics in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences include publications, correspondence, meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and other general administrative information. Materials range in date from 1940 to 1994. The Institute of Statistics was created at North Carolina State College (later, ...
MoreThe records of the Institute of the Statistics in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences include publications, correspondence, meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and other general administrative information. Materials range in date from 1940 to 1994. The Institute of Statistics was created at North Carolina State College (later, University) in 1946 by Gertrude Cox, a member of the Department of Statistics. The Institute was a created as a partnership between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill for the mutual study and analysis of statistical issues. Throughout its existence, the Institute of Statistics has been overseen by the Department of Statistics, where it continues to operate as of 2010.
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North Carolina State University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Size: 30.5 linear feet (37 archival boxes, 8 cartons) Collection ID: UA 135.001
The Office of the Dean Records from the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at North Carolina State University contain correspondence, brochures, budget information, curricula material, memoranda, news clippings, publications, photographs, and project files documenting the academic and administrative activities of the ...
MoreThe Office of the Dean Records from the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at North Carolina State University contain correspondence, brochures, budget information, curricula material, memoranda, news clippings, publications, photographs, and project files documenting the academic and administrative activities of the College. Materials range in date from 1928 to 2014. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) at North Carolina State University was established in 1960 as the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics. The name of the school was changed to the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1977, and replaced "School" with "College" in 1987. The college currently had five major academic programs: Chemistry; Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Science; Mathematics; Physics; and Statistics. Instruction in some of these academic areas, such as chemistry and mathematics, dated back to the earliest years of the university. In 2013 the College of Physical and Mathematical was superceded by the College of Sciences.
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North Carolina State University. Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State College. Department of Agricultural Engineering
Size: 4.5 linear feet (3 archival boxes, 2 cartons); 1 website Collection ID: UA 135.011
The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Chemistry include memoranda on the role of the department, a long-range proposal, notes for advisors and lab assistants, workstation operations guide, essays, lecture outlines, newsletters, a book of exercises, promational materials advertising the department, and ...
MoreThe records of the North Carolina State University Department of Chemistry include memoranda on the role of the department, a long-range proposal, notes for advisors and lab assistants, workstation operations guide, essays, lecture outlines, newsletters, a book of exercises, promational materials advertising the department, and Faculty Activity Reports. Materials range in date from 1931 to 2015. The North Carolina State University Department of Chemistry charts its history back to the founding of North Carolina College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts in 1889. Its initial focus was on applied chemistry in the the field of agriculture, and later in biology. After several reorganizations over nearly 75 years, in 1959, the department took up residence in the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics (now the College of Sciences).
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North Carolina State University. College of Textiles
Size: 3.25 linear feet (6 archival boxes, 1 archival half box) Collection ID: UA 130.002
This collection contains the annual reports of boards, the College, committees, departments, and offices of the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. The College of Textiles at North Carolina State University began classes in the fall of 1899, due to Daniel Tompkins's interest in having a textile program at what was ...
MoreThis collection contains the annual reports of boards, the College, committees, departments, and offices of the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. The College of Textiles at North Carolina State University began classes in the fall of 1899, due to Daniel Tompkins's interest in having a textile program at what was then the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. By 1901, construction began on Tompkins Hall, the first textile building at NC State. The college eventually needed more space for students and equipment, so in 1940 the college moved to Nelson Hall on the western fringes of campus. By January 1991, the college moved to Centennial Campus.
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Size: 5 linear feet (10 archival boxes) Collection ID: UA 130.040
This records subgroup contains correspondence among North Carolina State University College of Textiles faculty, staff, and administrators and other files relating to the operations of the school; budget material, and Textile Extension correspondence. Documentation in the academic series includes information regarding Textiles ...
MoreThis records subgroup contains correspondence among North Carolina State University College of Textiles faculty, staff, and administrators and other files relating to the operations of the school; budget material, and Textile Extension correspondence. Documentation in the academic series includes information regarding Textiles College and extension projects and research, and Textiles College brochures and catalogs. Budget material includes monthly and year-to-date budget and expenditure reports of the College, the North Carolina Textiles Foundation, as well as other personnel and financial aid paperwork. The Textiles Extension correspondence series consists of correspondence to and from textile industry representatives regarding applied research requests and information on instructional services provided by the College of Textiles. This subgroup was formerly numbered UA 130.5. The Office of Textile Extension and Applied Research works to enhance the relationship between the North Carolina State University College of Textiles and the textile industry. The Extension office offers continuing education opportunities to industry partners. The Applied Research program sponsors research projects to supplement education and encourage participation in industrial research and development. The Associate Dean oversees the programs and is a primary contact person for industry partners interested in education or research opportunities.
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North Carolina State University. College of Textiles
Size: 3 linear feet (6 archival boxes) Collection ID: UA 130.004
Minutes, memoranda, and limited correspondence primarily of the Course and Curriculum Committee and the Advisory Committees of the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. Most materials relate to course offerings and college policies. The College of Textiles at North Carolina State University began classes in the fall of ...
MoreMinutes, memoranda, and limited correspondence primarily of the Course and Curriculum Committee and the Advisory Committees of the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. Most materials relate to course offerings and college policies. The College of Textiles at North Carolina State University began classes in the fall of 1899, primarily due to Daniel Tompkins's interest in having a textile program at what was then the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University). By 1901 construction began on Tompkins Hall, the first textile building at the college. The college eventually needed more space for students and equipment so in 1940 the college moved to Nelson Hall on the western fringes of campus. By January 1991 the college moved to Centennial Campus.
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Size: 4.75 linear feet (9 archival boxes, 1 archival half box) Collection ID: UA 130.200
Collection contains publications generated by the College of Textiles and its various departments. Materials range in date from 1941 to 2012. The North Carolina State University College of Textiles is the largest of its kind in the United States, offering one of only two accredited Textile Engineering programs in the country. The COT ...
MoreCollection contains publications generated by the College of Textiles and its various departments. Materials range in date from 1941 to 2012. The North Carolina State University College of Textiles is the largest of its kind in the United States, offering one of only two accredited Textile Engineering programs in the country. The COT produces more than half of the textile graduates in the United States each year. Almost 20 percent of the graduates serve as corporate managers, and half of those are either board chairpersons or presidents of their companies. The textile industry is involved with more than producing fabric and apparel. Composites, artificial organs, fireproof materials, tire sections and computer circuit boards are just a few of the modern products in the textile industry. More than 150,000 people have been implanted with a knitted polyester artery developed at the COT. The industry continues to need more college graduates with skills in design, engineering, electronics, chemistry, management, computers, apparel, marketing/sales and quality control. In 1991, the COT moved to the North Carolina State University Centennial Campus, where students learn in state-of-the-art laboratories that are unequalled anywhere in the country. Here, students can participate in the Mars Mission, funded by NASA, where one of the world's only automated, three-dimensional braiding machinery creates space-age fabrics and fibers. Special projects are also being conducted to address environmental issues through the Industrial Electrotechnology Laboratory enabling students to learn about more about energy-efficient systems for manufacturing facilities. Because of the strong emphasis on research, development or management in the textile industry, the COT prepares its students with professional skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. COT students gain strong backgrounds in mathematics and science, and it pays off; almost all the graduates have professional job offers within three weeks of graduation from the COT. Starting salaries for textile graduates are also among the highest on campus.
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