3 collections related to Military life -- Photographs

This collection contains twelve black-and-white snapshot photographs of the North Carolina State University campus. Included are pictures of athletic fields, the power plant, Reynolds Coliseum (under construction), Alexander Hall, and the Bell Tower. Some show military maneuvers and athletic events or practice. There is one picture of buildings in Pullen Park, Raleigh, North Carolina. All photos date from 1944. In 2007, Bruce Winkworth was the assistant director of athletics media relations, Sports Information, North Carolina State University. Less

Contained in this collection are eight black-and-white photographs showing troops and military training (most likely the 59th College Training Detachment) on the campus of North Carolina State College (now North Carolina State University) in 1944. These photographs were originally in the possession of Kenneth W. Pierce, and at least two photos show him. During World War II, North Carolina State College (now North Carolina State University) hosted a number of U.S. military training units. Included in these were the U.S. Army Air Force 59th College Training Detachment, the U.S. Army Specialized Training Program, and the U.S. Navy Diesel Program. Kenneth W. Pierce (originally from East Walpole, Mass.) was stationed here in 1944 for training, probably in the 59th College Training Detachment. Less