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The North Carolina State University, Friends of the College Records, 1959-1994, contain brochures, campaign materials, contracts, correspondence, photographs, programs, publicity materials, season materials, and slides relating to the operation of the Friends of the College and featured performances sponsored by the organization. Also included are Friends of the College Board of Directors records.
The Friends of the College Concert Series was started in 1959 as an attempt by North Carolina State College (later University) to increase its visibility and role in the local community. The first director of the program was Gerald Erdahl, then the director of the College Student Union. From 1959 until 1993, the Friends of the College sponsored hundreds of concerts and other cultural presentations in Reynolds Coliseum. The Friends of the College sponsored no performances after 1994 and became defunct soon thereafter.
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The Friends of the College Concert Series was started in 1959 as an attempt by North Carolina State College (later University) to increase its visibility and role in the local community. The first director of the program was Gerald Erdahl, then director of the College Student Union. The initial program featured the music of the Philharmonica Hungaria, which performed in Reynolds Coliseum, the site of many of the program's offerings.
From 1959 until 1993, the Friends of the College sponsored hundreds of concerts and other cultural presentations in Reynolds Coliseum. Some of the performers that visited North Carolina State University through the Friends of the College include pianist Van Cliburn, violinist Itzhak Perlman, the New York Ballet, Vincent Price, Burl Ives, the North Carolina Symphony, and many international cultural ensembles including the Royal Scots Guard.
Amidst financial problems in 1993, the Friends of the College offered a "Silent Season." Under the program, Friends of the College sent a compact disc set to subscribing "Friends" in an attempt to raise money to fund the organization. Ultimately, the effort did not succeed; the Friends of the College sponsored no performances after 1994 and became defunct soon thereafter.
The North Carolina State University, Friends of the College Records, 1959-1994, contain brochures, campaign materials, contracts, correspondence, photographs, programs, publicity materials, season materials, and slides relating to the operation of the Friends of the College and featured performances sponsored by the organization. Also included are Friends of the College Board of Directors records.
The Season Materials series includes playbills, records, press materials, and photographs of most of the performances held under the auspices of the Friends of the College at Reynolds Coliseum. A significant percentage of the items in the Season Materials series derive from press kits sent to the Friends of the College by the various representatives of the performers; these kits include stock photography, official biographies, tour notes, and press releases. The Campaign Materials series includes official records of fundraisers, ticket sale drives, and other efforts not directly related to the sponsored performances.
The Correspondence series includes letters both to and from officials of the Friends of the College with members of the general public, performers and their agents, the media, and others. The Administrative Records series includes the records, meeting minutes, and agendas of the Board of Directors and the Programming Committee of the Friends of the College, as well as financial records, publicity and advertising materials, and long-range plans. Most of the Administrative Records were created by or under the direction of Executive Directors Henry Bowers and Ron Butler, respectively. The Publications series contains published materials from external sources relating to the Friends of the College. The Programs and Brochures series is a partial aggregation of the various pamphlets produced by the Friends of the College relating to seasons and performers.
Items in the Photographs series include prints of pictures of the various performers that Friends of the College brought to North Carolina State University as well as negatives and slides. Audiovisual Materials include audio and video recordings, mostly radio and television promotional spots for Friends of the College performances.
The Posters series contains posters promoting performances put on by the Friends of the College over the years. They are organized chronologically by season.
This collection is organized into 9 series:
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Friends of the College Records, UA 018.001, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Transferred from the offices of the Friends of the College.
Processed by Joshua Hager; Finding aid created by Jennifer Baker, 2012 April.
The collection is organized into nine principal series:
Programs, playbills, photographs, clippings, and other material related to performances, 1960-1994, sponsored by the Friends of the College at North Carolina State College (later University). A significant percentage of the items in the Season Materials series derive from press kits sent to the Friends of the College by the various representatives of the performers; these kits include stock photography, official biographies, tour notes, and press releases.
Arranged chronologically by the date of the performance.
The Campaign Materials series includes official records of fundraisers, ticket sale drives, and other efforts not directly related to the sponsored performances.
The Correspondence series includes letters both to and from officials of the Friends of the College with members of the general public, performers and their agents, the media, and others.
The Administrative Records series includes the records, meeting minutes, and agendas of the Board of Directors and the Programming Committee of the Friends of the College. Also included are financial records, publicity and advertising materials, and long-range plans.
The Publications series refers to published materials from external sources relating to the Friends of the College.
The Programs and Brochures series is a partial aggregation of the various pamphlets produced by the Friends of the College relating to seasons and performers.
Items in the Photographs series include prints of the various performers that Friends of the College brought to North Carolina State University as well as slides and negatives.
Access to physical material and digital files not available online may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room after staff review.
Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
This folder includes an image of American pianist Van Cliburn, taken during a concert in 1963. The photograph was taken by Colbert P. Howell of 10 Montgomery Street, Raleigh, NC. Van Cliburn achieved international recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958 during the Cold War.
Removed from slide carousel
Removed from slide carousel.
7" open reel tape
7" open reel audio tape
7" open reel audio tape
7" open reel audio tape
7" open reel audio tape
7" open reel audio tape
The Posters Series contains promotional posters for various performers who were sponsored by the Friends of the College.
Access to physical material and digital files not available online may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room after staff review.
Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Access to physical material and digital files not available online may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room after staff review.
Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Access to physical material and digital files not available online may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room after staff review.
Some materials may not have been digitized or made available online.
Some materials in this collection have restricted access. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information. In addition, use copies of audiovisual material must be made prior to patron viewing or listening. Otherwise the collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Friends of the College Records, UA 018.001, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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,” the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy’s "Is It Protected by Copyright?," 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.