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The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Football Audiovisual Materials collection contains primarily moving image recordings of North Carolina State University varsity football games. These recordings 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 small number of narrated moving image recordings on the topics of NC State football and collegiate football in general, intended for airing over television stations; as well as miscellaneous footage of individual players and coaches at NC State. Materials range in date from 1937 to 2011, and some recordings are undated. In 1892, the first official football game at NC State was played against a local prep school, Raleigh Male Academy; in 1893, State played their first intercollegiate game against Tennessee. The 1895 team was the first to wear the now traditional red and white colored uniforms, a change from their original pink and blue uniforms. The first on-campus football game was played in 1907 on the field that would later become Riddick Stadium. In 1918, John Ripple becomes the first athlete at NC State to be named an All-American in any sport, and in 1978, Ted Brown becomes the first African American to be named an All-American in football. The football team adopted the nickname “Wolfpack” in 1921, although all other sports continued to use the name “Red Terrors.” In 1930, the first night game was played at Riddick Stadium, and ended in a 37-0 victory against High Point. The team was invited to their first post-season bowl game in 1947, the January 1 Gator bowl against the University of Oklahoma. On October 21 1950, the football team played their first televised game against Maryland. The new Carter Stadium (renamed Carter-Finley Stadium in 1979) opened on October 8, 1966, and in 1967, Marcus Martin became the first African American member of the football team. In 1967, the team won their first bowl game (the Liberty Bowl) against Georgia with a score of 14-7. The team won their first ACC championship in 1957. Less

The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Media Relations Records contain materials related to nearly every sport that has been played at the university, including sports that are no longer active. Types of materials include: press releases, game/event programs, schedules, rosters, clippings, correspondence, brochures, scoring sheets and other game/event notes, photographs, and a variety of other general information documenting the activities of each sport. Materials range in date from 1889 to 2016. The Athletics, Media Relations office (formerly, Sports Information) has existed in some form at NC State since the 1940s, as a reference and records-keeping center for statistics and information relating to NC State Athletics. Less

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

The North Carolina State University, Athletics, Wrestling Audiovisual Materials contain DVDs, VHS videocassettes, and mini-cassettes of wrestling matches. Tournaments such as the ACC Tournament are represented. The collection also contains a few videos of NC State sports shows. Materials range in date from 1998 to 2009. Wrestling became a varsity sport at NC State (then State College) in 1925 as a part of the Mit (boxing) and Mat (wrestling) Club. Bob Guzzo became the head coach in 1975, and in 1976 the team won their first Atlantic Coast Conference championship. In 2004, Guzzo was replaced as head coach by Carter Jordan. Pat Popolizio became head coach in 2013. As of 2016, NC State Wrestling has won 15 ACC championships, produced 7 Individual National champions, and finished 7th in the NCAA in 1993 (a team best). 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 North Carolina State University, Caldwell Fellows Program Records contain annual reports, a newsletter, yearbooks highlighting the fellows, and a book of letters honoring Dr. Gerald Hawkins. Materials range in date from 1993 to 2024. In 1968, the NC State Fellows Program began, funded by a grant from the Smith Richardson Foundation. When grant funding ended, the Alumni Association and the Division of Student Affairs provided support for the program to continue. In 1978, the program became the Caldwell Scholars Program, named for John Tyler Caldwell who was chancellor from 1959 to 1975. In 1990, it was renamed the Caldwell Fellows Program. Students selected for the Caldwell Fellows Program are encouraged to learn and grow, think big, cultivate leadership qualities, and collaborate with alumni, faculty, and community partners. This is accomplished by attending summer programs, honors courses, leadership programs, and internships. The program reflects Chancellor Caldwell's values of building the next generation of service-oriented leaders. 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, Bioinformatics Research Center Records contain expired grants, reports, meeting minutes, publicity, and correspondence. Materials range in date from 1990 to 2013. The Bioinformatics Research Center explores methods of computing, simplifying, and visualizing large data sets for the benefit of research in disciplines such as genomics and genetics. The Center uses computer science and statistics to improve quantitative methods of analyzing big data, chiefly in the field of Biology. The BRC was founded in 2000 and continues to provide useful expertise as data sets grow larger and larger. Less