30 collections related to Raleigh (N.C.)

The records of the Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity include their chartes and bylaws, financial records, reports to the national office of Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter's history, and information on the Gamma Upsilon Zeta housemother and her book on the history of the chapter. Lambda Chi Alpha is a social fraternity that was founded in 1909 at Boston University. North Carolina State's chapter (the Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter) was installed in 1924, having been initially formed in 1920 as the Pi Alpha fraternity and then later petitioning to join Lambda Chi Alpha. The Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter became the 65th chapter of the fraternity at its installation, and remained active until 1998, when financial problems led to the closure of the chapter. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University company of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade include a national membership directory published in 1927 as well as the company’s correspondence and organization information. A short history of the national organization published in 1950 and a 1976 clipping from the Technician are also included. The North Carolina State University company of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade appears to have been installed at the college by 1922 and remained active through 1975. The National Society of Scabbard and Blade was founded during the school year of 1904-1905 at the University of Wisconsin to foster the ideals and practice of military education in colleges and universities. The organization was inactive during both World Wars. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Faculty Club contain meeting minutes, financial information, brochures and advertisements, information on the founding of the club and the construction of their building, and general information about the activities of the club. The North Carolina State University Faculty Club was founded in 1958 by members of the faculty who were interested in establishing a social organization specifically for faculty members. After obtaining a grant, the Faculty Club was able to construct their own building (finished in 1963, and then known as the Faculty Club Facility), which is located on West Campus. In 1998, the club expanded their membership requirements to allow broader participation by allowing staff members and alumni to also join. The name of the club was changed to the University Club, and their building was renamed the University Club Facility. The University Club continues to be active as of 2008. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma include correspondence, membership rosters, clippings, their constitution and by-laws, a scrapbook, and other general information about the chapter and its activities. This collection also contains publications created by the Phi Eta Sigma national office. Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois in 1923 as an academic honor society for freshman students. North Carolina State's chapter was granted on 16 May, 1930, with the distinction of being both the 12th chapter nationally, and the first within the state of North Carolina (because of this, NC State's chapter was for a period of time known as the "Alpha Chapter of North Carolina"). Membership is open to those students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale) during their first undergraduate semester. NC State's Phi Eta Sigma chapter remained active as of 2008. Less

The records of the Rho Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Sigma Pi Fraternity include their by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership records, pledge information, a scrapbook, and other general information on the chapters, its members, and its activities. This subgroup also contains materials distributed to the Rho Chapter by the Sigma Pi national office, including pledge manuals, convocation information, publications, and other general information. The Sigma Pi Fraternity was established in 1897 to promote scholarship and character while helping young men to develop leadership qualities and build lasting friendships. North Carolina State College (University) was granted a chapter (the Rho Chapter) in the Sigma Pi Fraternity in May of 1921, composed of the brothers of the former Sigma Chi Gamma Fraternity on NC State's campus. As of 2008, the Rho Chapter remained active at NC State, and was the fifth oldest chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity to be in continuous existence. Less

The records of the State College Woman's Club (later the North Carolina State University Woman's Club) document the club's history and activities from 1919 to 2012 and include the club constitution and by-laws, annual reports, yearbooks, historical scrapbooks, photographs, membership lists, committee reports, newsletters, correspondence, agendas, minutes, expense and accounting information, and newspaper clippings documenting club, member, and university activities. Cookbooks produced by the group, Favorite Foods From Faculty Kitchens (1974) and Foods That Rate at NC State (1983), are also included. Spouses of many notable NC State professors and administrators were involved in shaping and leading the State College Woman's Club, including Mrs. Zeno Metcalf, Mrs. W. C. Riddick, and Mrs. B. W. Wells. The North Carolina State College Woman's Club (later the North Carolina State University Woman's Club) was formed in 1919 to "unite the women connected with the college in a common interest for the promotion of welfare and advancement of State College" (later N.C. State University). The club also sought to provide opportunities for faculty members and their families to become better acquainted with each other, striving to promote a sense of community for those involved in the university. Originally membership was open to all women connected with the university, though, especially in the early years, the membership focus was on faculty wives. Club activities were primarily social, especially in the early years. Less

The University Archives Photograph Collection, College of Engineering Photographs, 1915-1993, mainly includes photographs of the faculty, staff, and students of various departments within the College of Engineering. A significant number of photographs documents research studies and laboratory work and equipment. Also included are photographs of award ceremonies, presentations and conferences, campus buildings, and promotional materials. Engineering classes have been taught since the first semester at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now North Carolina State University) in 1889. During the next few decades, specialized engineering curricula were developed, and the first engineering departments were formed. In 1923 these were all brought together under the School of Engineering. Subsequent development has resulted in additional departments, centers, and degree programs. During the 1980s the school became the College of Engineering. Less

This collection consists of postcards dating from 1900 to 1996 that depict scenes around North Carolina State University's campus, buildings in Raleigh, North Carolina, and scenes from other locations in the state. The majority of the postcards are in color. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to one of the state's largest universities, North Carolina State University. NC State University was established as a land grant university that opened in 1889 with one building. In 2008 the university has hundreds of buildings on over 2,100 acres of land, serving over 31,000 students and faculty. Less

This collections contains images of Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area taken by North Carolina State University students and staff photographers from 1884 to 1997. Included in the collection are images of the North Carolina State Fair and the downtown area of Raleigh. The Triangle area gets its name from the Research Triangle Park, a high tech and research park that is home to companies such as IBM and GlaxoSmithKline. The three cities that form the Triangle are Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University. Less