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The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Men's Basketball Audio/Visual Materials collection contains primarily moving image films and videos of North Carolina State University Men's basketball games. Many of these were captured by the Department of Athletics for coaching and review purposes, and are mostly without sound, commentary, or other narration. Also included in this collection are a number of broadcast recordings centering around the NCAA championship titles of 1974 and 1983; as well as miscellaneous footage of individual players and coaches at NC State. There are some coaches' shows as well. Materials range in date from the 1939 to 2014, with a number of films undated. As of 2023, the North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball team has won almost 20 conference tournaments, competed in the NCAA Tournament almost 30 times, gone to the Final Four three times, and won a national championship twice. Everett Case coached the Pack from 1946 to 1965 and was instrumental in forming the Atlantic Coast Conference. They won the 1974 championship under the leadership of Coach Norm Sloan. The "Cardiac Pack" as they were called achieved one of the great upsets in sports history under Coach Jim Valvano in 1983 to win the National Championship. Less

While baseball and football were some of the first organized sports teams on campus, North Carolina State University has a rich tradition of other men's and women's sports teams. The Track team was organized for intercollegiate competition in 1898, but was disbanded and did not reappear until 1905. The early part of the 20th century continued to see the addition of sports teams including theTennis (1922), Wrestling (1925), Golf (1930), and Boxing (1932) teams. In 1947, all sports teams on campus become known as "the Wolfpack;" previously, only the football team was known as the Wolfpack while all other sports teams were known as the "Red Terrors." By 1948, an NC State University swimmer won a national title. In 1949, Soccer, organized two years earlier, becomes a varsity sport. Fencing is added as a varsity sport in 1952, eventually followed by Women's Basketball (1974), Women's Gymnastics (1981) and Women's Golf (1983). The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Other Sports Audiovisual Materials collection contains moving image recordings of sports other than Football, Men's Basketball, or Women's Basketball. These recordings were captured by the Department of Athletics. Also included in this collection are a commercial for NC State Athletics, and at least 2 unlabeled films. Materials range in date from 1977 - 1999, though many of the films are undated. Less

The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Women's Basketball Audiovisual Materials collection contains primarily moving image recordings of North Carolina State University Women's Baketball games. These recordings were captured by the Department of Athletics for coaching and review purposes. Also included in this collection are recordings of team practices, recruiting films, highlight reels, and the Kay Yow Show. Materials range in date from 1974 to 2013, and some recordings are undated. Since their beginning in 1974, the NC State women's basketball team has been to the Sweet 16 fourteen times and to the Final Four once, in 1998. Kay Yow coached the team for 34 years. Under her leadership, they went to the NCAA tournament twenty times and won four ACC tournaments. Less

This collection contains one partial volume of warrants, a list of expenditures, dated 1887 to 1897. Also included in this collection are membership certificates, resolutions, certificates for certain Watauga Medal recipients, a book of by-laws, directories, and other records related to the Board of Trustees. The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members, and consists of the following committes: Audit, Risk Management and Finance Committee; Buildings and Property Committee; University Advancement and External Affairs Committee; University Affairs Committee; and Executive Committee. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. It also serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to North Carolina State University. Less

The North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes collection contains both general minutes and committee minutes. Included in this collection are minutes of the Board of Trustees of the university under its two earliest names: North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (1887-1917) and North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (1917-1932). Also included in this collection are minutes of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, a predecessor of the current University of North Carolina System, minutes of the Board since June 1972, following the creation of the UNC System, and minutes from several committees. Materials date from 1887-2018. The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. Less

The North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees Publications include copies of the "Trustee Newsletter," 1979-1981. The "Trustee Newsletter" reported information about activities and events involving students, faculty, staff and alumni of North Carolina State University. The newsletter included an article on newly selected members of the Board of Trustees in 1979, a new record high student enrollment of 20,900 students in 1980 and in 1981, a report on a national survey showing that North Carolina State University ranked 6th in the nation of state appropriations for higher education. The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. Less

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Annual Reports subgroup contains academic year and calendar year annual reports for the College, as well as the academic year annual reports for many of the College's committees, departments, and programs. Also included are annual reports of the Randleigh Foundation from 1966-1985. Materials range in date from 1945 to 2016. In 1905, the Board of Trustees first took up the suggestion of creating a dean for agriculture, but only under President Wallace Riddick (in 1917) was the position of dean created. In 1923, following the reorganization of North Carolina State College (later, University), the School (later, College) of Agriculture was created. In 1964, the School of Agriculture became the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In 1996, the School became the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, reflecting campus-wide changes in designation from School to College. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Committees contain correspondence, publications, memoranda, minutes, reports, and resolutions recording the activities of the College's committees. Materials range in date from 1929 to 2008. The committees of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reflect the academic, research, extension, and administrative activities of the College. Currently there are 24 active committees within the College. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Advisory Council contain lists of members and meeting minutes documenting the activities of the Council, as well annual plans of work and reports. Materials range in date from 1955 to 1994. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Advisory Council "advises the university administration on how best to meet the needs of the state's people through its programs and activities, especially in the area of extension and research." The Advisory Council was created in the 1950s and met twice a year to "analyze and critique school programs and to suggest new activity." The Council is currently inactive. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University College Agricultural Institute contain Advisory Council files, brochures, catalogs, committee records, correspondence, minutes, research reports, and award plaques. Materials range in date from 1959 to 1998. The Agricultural Institute was created in 1959 by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly, and its courses were first taught in the Fall 1960 semester. Academically, the Agricultural Institute was created to offer a two-year associate degree program in Applied Science for those students desiring technical agricultural training but not requiring a four-year degree. This set-up remains to the present day. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Agricultural Policy Institute contain correspondence, minutes, reports, seminar and meeting information, publications, and other general records. Materials range in date from 1961 to 1970. The Agricultural Policy Institute was created in 1960 via a grant from the Kellogg Foundation, and was run by the Department of Agricultural Economics (which later merged into the Department of Economics and is currently called the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics). The Institute's mission was primarily an educational one, and it set forth to study the economic issues facing the South and to aid the formation of public policy in confronting these issues. The Institute was disbanded in 1970. Less

Contains correspondence, course information, departmental records, financial records, newsletters, personnel files, reports, and short course information. The records document the activities of the Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs office from 1950 to 1994. Also included are records pertaining to the R. J. Reynolds Apprenticeship Program and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Teacher Training Program. These records have not been processed; however, they are generally arranged by academic year and then alphabetically by subject. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Audiovisual Materials contains video formats such as U-matic, Betacam SP, VHS, and DVD. There are audiocassettes and film reels as well. Topics covered include poultry science, horticulture, gardening, food science, animal husbandry, and agriculture. A subseries of North Carolina Cooperative Extension materials is also included. The North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences "discovers, develops, teaches, and applies knowledge and technology that enable students, clientele, and citizens of North Carolina and others to improve the quality of their lives and to enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental, and social well being of the state and world and to create and extend new knowledge through scientific research and extension in agriculture and the life sciences." For many years, CALS Communication served as one of the primary outreach units for the University. It was subsumed into University Communications in 2013. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies Records contain annual reports, fliers and brochures, "Communiqué" newsletters, and conference materials. All pertain to the creation or projects of the Center. Materials range in date from 1986 to 2002. The Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies was founded by Dr. Ken Swartzel, Professor of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Science, as the Center for Aseptic Processing and Packaging Studies in 1987. CAPPS is an Industry University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) initiated by the National Science Foundation. These centers provide much-needed research to corporate partners as well as hands-on, relevant experience and training for students and faculty. As members, the corporate partners also help to fund the Center, as they benefit from the research. The Center investigates emerging technologies in food processing and preservation, as guided by the participating industries. The name was changed to the Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging in 1998. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics contain correspondence, contracts, minutes, reports and papers, publications, and departmental information documenting the department's academic, administrative, and extension activities. Materials range in date from 1922 to 2008. Agricultural Economics was first offered as a course of study in 1897 as a part of the agricultural curriculum. By 1927, Agricultural Administration had become a full department and was transferred to the School of Agriculture. Shortly thereafter, its name was changed to Agricultural Economics. In 1965, the department merged in the Department of Economics. By 1990, this program had grown so large that it was split once again, and a new Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics was created. Less

The records of the North Carolina State College (later, University) Department of Agronomy contain correspondence, minutes, reports, project information, publications, and department history files. Materials range in date from 1934 to 1960. Early study of agronomy at North Carolina State University (then, the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts) was largely the province of the North Carolina Experiment Station, until Charles B. Williams was appointed the University's first agronomist in 1906. He held that position until 1917, when he became the Dean of Agriculture, a position he held until 1923. In 1924, he was named to be the first Head of the new Department of Agronomy, created with the concurrent founding of the School of Agriculture. The Department quickly established a strong reputation in teaching, research, and farm extension work. By the 1940s the Department had developed into two destinct programs of study: Crops and Soils. During the following decade the department had grown so large that in 1955 it was dissolved and its components formed into two separate departments, Field Crops and Soils. These Departments were eventually renamed Crop Science and Soil Science, respectively. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science contain correspondence, newsletters, memoranda, personnel records, brochures and other publications, reports, and grant applications concerning animal husbandry, animal science courses, 4-H, swine evaluation stations, research stations, the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association, 4-H horse shows, horse husbandry and judging, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, the Institute of Nutrition, and sheep. Also included are records of Swine Husbandry Extension. Materials range in date from 1920 to 2012. Beginning with research and programs in animal husbandry during the early years of the university, the Department of Animal Industry was established during the 1920s. In 1962, it became the Department of Animal Science. Throughout its history, the department has overseen work done through the research stations, the experiment stations, and 4-H. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering contain correspondence, scholarship information, course and curriculum information, departmental history, facilities and farm equipment information, legal documents, research project records, publications, photographs and slides, and files on departmental extension and outreach work. Also included are a number of technical drawings of farm equipment and structures patented by department personnel as well as films (many digitized and available online) of agricultural equipment and activities. There is also a large series of drawings and plans mainly of agricultural structures. Materials range in date from 1920 to 2013. Organized agricultural engineering education at North Carolina State began in 1917, as an offering of several related courses in the Department of Agronomy. In 1937, the program's name was changed, and the degree became a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. In 1940, the program separated from Agronomy, becoming a full-fledged department. In 1965, the department adopted its current name. Less