North Carolina State University, University Communications Records 1914-2023

Summary
Contents
Names/subjects
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Creator
North Carolina State University. Office of Public Affairs
Size
151.55 linear feet (1 flatfolder, 19 legal boxes, 2 oversize flatboxes, 1 oversize box, 265 archival boxes); 2 websites
Call number
UA 014.001

The North Carolina State University, University Communications Records contain annual reports, budget data, committee information, correspondence, news releases (bound volumes), newspaper clippings, photographs, publications, radio scripts, and scrapbooks. Topics covered include presidential visits, athletics, women at North Carolina State University, commencements, the Wolfpack Club, the Watauga Medal, and the University Centennial. Materials range in date from 1914 to 2001.

University Communications and Marketing (formerly known as the North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs) operates to help the University "accomplish its mission by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups." Public Affairs consisted of three main divisions: Communication Services, News Services, and Web Communications. It is believed that somewhere around 2013-2014 the name of the Office of Public Affiars was changed to University Communications and Marketing. Until 1994 the office was known as University Relations. The Office of Public Affairs was formerly known as the Office of University Relations, the Office of Foundations and Development, the Office of University Relations, and the Office of Development.

Biographical/historical note

University Communications and Marketing (formerly known as the The North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs) operates to help the University "accomplish its mission by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups." Public Affairs consisted of three main divisions: Communication Services, News Services, and Web Communications. It is believed that somewhere around 2013-2014 the name of the Office of Public Affiars was changed to University Communications and Marketing. Until 1994 the office was known as University Relations. The Office of Public Affairs was formerly known as the Office of University Relations, the Office of Foundations and Development, the Office of University Relations, and the Office of Development.

Scope/content

The North Carolina State University, University Communications Records contain annual reports, budget data, committee information, correspondence, news releases (bound volumes), news releases about students, newspaper clippings, photographs, publications, radio scripts and scrapbooks.

Arrangement

The North Carolina State University, University Communications Records are arranged in several groups of alphabetical files.

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, University Communications Records, UA 014.001, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Related material

  • North Carolina State University Public Affairs Record Group, UA 014

Source of acquisition

Items transferred from the North Carolina State University Public Affairs. Consult Departmental Accessions file for detailed information.

Processing information

Processed by: Jaime Margalotti and Hermann Trojanowski; machine-readable finding aid created by: Russell S. Koonts; Finding aid updated by Cathy Dorin-Black, 2013 January; Reprocessed by: Zakkiyah Majeed, Karsin Willard, Kyle Canter, Oliver Robinson, Katie Cosby, Sarah Take, Kelly Rogers, Taylor Bathhurst, Rachel White, Madalyn Baldwin, Wykila Chavis, Mollie Frazier; Finding aid updated by: Cathy Dorin-Black; Gevorg Vardanyan

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to digital files may require additional advanced notice.

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Mailing address:
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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, University Communications Records, UA 014.001, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.