North Carolina State University, Memorabilia Collection Before 1492, 1869-2026 (bulk 1869-2010)

Belonged to Chancellor John William Harrelson.

Belonged to Chancellor John William Harrelson.

This was worn by Dr. Rufus Snyder when he earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State University.

Worn by Thomas L. Quay, Professor Emeritus of Zoology, when he received a Ph.D. in Animal Ecology from North Carolina State University in 1948.

One also says, "Forever Club."

These items belonged to Roy G. Cadieu, a student in 1922-1923.

The buckle reads "N.C.State National Champs, 1983."

Front reads "Slim '37."

This jacket was used in practice by basketball players.

Includes a replica of a basketball ticket, one white plastic keychain that reads “Thanks! From Ncsu,” onc clear plastic keychain, reads “Wolf Pack,” one circular plastic keychain with strutting wolf, and one football helmet keychain with “S,” one ring with Wolf mascot.

One reads “Wolfpack” in red letters, one reads “North Carolina State” in black and white letters, one reads “Wolfpack” in red and black letters. These are by Sports Products of America. One reads “Road To Albuquerque,” by Scoggins Manufacturing, Inc.

These are two left shoes; one says "NC State University" and one says "1983 National Champions." Both manufactured by Southport Intern, Houston, Texas.

Manufactured By Top Sox.

Manufactured by Kenneth Farmer Advertising.

This sweater belonged to J.T. Bilisoly in 1934 as co-captain of the Boxing Team.

One reads "NSC, Class of 1994" and the other reads "N.C. State Seniors, Fall '94."

One reads, "NC State University #1 '74" and two read, "NC State University #1, '83."

This mat commemorates the Mens Basketball NCAA Championship won in 1974.

Back of card reads, "The foot-ball squad of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts invite your attention to the University Kentucky Foot-ball Game.."

Back side reads: "Keep Ed Red Library Challenge." Includes an ad explaining that the t-shirts can be bought in the Brickyard to help support the Student Library Endowment Fund.

This shirt belonged to Charles T. Lambert, Class of 1951. The shirt is white with an image of shoes with red wings and reads “N.C. State.”

This banner is made of red cloth and has white applique letters. There is a large black "N" in "North."

This pennant represents the Student Kiwanis Club.

This banner also includes the university seal. It is gray with red fringe.

The lettering is red felt.

This pennant includes a tag that reads "College Goods, the W.C. Kern Company, 411 E. 57th St., Chicago."

The back of the chair reads "NC State University 100, Designing a New Century."

Read, "State of the Future" and "NC State University 100, Designing a New Century."

This sweater belonged to Hubbard L. Sullivan, manager of the Football Team in 1927.

Reads "North Carolina State University Alumni Association, 1887-1987" with an image of the Belltower.

This stamp was used by the University’s mail room to cancel postage on an estimated four million pieces of outgoing mail during 1986-1987.

Reads "N.C. State University, 1887, 1987, Alumni Association, Centennial."

This fabric sample also reads "Designed by Vesper L. George, Fenwick Umpleby Instructor in Cloth Construction and Textile Design, May 1901, Lowell, Mass."

The development of these towels was supervised by Professors J.F. Bogdan And William E. Moser.

They all have the Wolfpack mascot on them.

Seal says "North Carolina State College, Raleigh." Bottom of mug says "Students Supply Stores, Raleigh, N.C."

Seal says "North Carolina State College, Raleigh." Bottom of mug says "Students Supply Stores, Raleigh, N.C."

Seal says "North Carolina State College, Raleigh." Bottom of mug says "Students Supply Stores, Raleigh, N.C."

Mug was made by C.V. Rue.

Mug was made by C.V. Rue.

Manufactured by Bobby Edwards Enterprises, Inc.

Three are identical, white with red stripes; one is red with Wolfpack mascot, and one is white with Wolfpack mascot.

The Bennington flag, with thirteen stars and stripes, is associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington. This was presented to the university in honor of World War II submarine veterans on January 14, 1976.

This flag was presented to Chancellor Bruce R. Poulton and Albert Lanier at the White House by President Reagan on September 30, 1986. It was flown beside the Memorial Tower during the Centennial Year celebration.

Flag is suede and has fringe.

This flag was draped on the casket when his remains were brought from France to be interred at Arlington Cemetery. Correspondence regarding the acquisition of the flag is enclosed with it.

This was originally in the Library of the Entomological Museum in Budapest. It was given to Dr. David A. Young in 1963.

The award reads "..for his years of accomplishment as Dean of Agriculture, Director of the Agricultural Extension Service, and for the forty-seven years he has labored as one of the agricultural leaders of the nation."

This paperweight is decorated with a map of the area near the Saint Lawrence River, in honor of Dr. Thomas P. Harrison, professor in the Department of English, 1909-1938.

This desk includes a plaque inside the middle drawer that reads "This was the desk of three chancellors: Col. John W. Harrelson, Dr. Carey H. Bostian, and Dr. John T. Caldwell."

This desk includes a plaque that reads: "This was the desk of Alexander Q. Holladay, first President of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (N.C. State University), 1889-1899."

This desk has a plaque that reads "On this desk the Bill was drawn by Dr. Charles W. Dabney, Jr. in 1887 for the establishment of North Carolina State College. Dr. Dabney was a member of the Watauga Club and was the second director of the Agricultural Experiment Station."

Case reads "Drs. Wright, Hicks & Powers."

The obverse depicts a plow and corn stalks.

Conferred on Wallace Carl Riddick by His Majesty King Alexander the First of Yugoslavia, March 6, 1931.

This bookmark was offered to individuals in honor of a ceremony for the Association of College and Research Libraries' Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in the university category. The presentation ceremony was held on March 21, 2000.

From D.H. Hill Library, when it was in Brooks Hall.

From the North Carolina Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.

Manufactured by NuvoMedia.

One scene from a set of six different scenes of campus.

This is one scene from a set of six different scenes of campus.

These all depict the same scene, the Freshman Quadrangle. They are from a set of six different scenes of campus.

This is one scene from a set of six different scenes of campus.

This is one scene from a set of six different scenes of campus.

This is one scene from a set of six different campus scenes.

This is one scene from a set of six different scenes of campus.

Complete set of six different scenes of campus. Some read: "Ivory Lamberton, Scammell, N.C. State College Plates - 1946, made for the North Carolina State College Foundation, Inc., JW Harrelson, Designed by Jehu D. Paulson."

This pennant represented the Leazar Literary Society.

This pennant represented the Leazar Literary Society.

This garden was shaded by an oak planted by the Class of 1890.

Recipients listed on plaque: Don A. Grigg, Wes McClure, Ronnie King, James S. Hobbs.

Includes nameplates of recipients from 1966 to 1983.

Reads "..For his belief in and cooperation with the home demonstration program which is unlocking the doors to better living in the state."

This plaque reads "The Danforth Chapel, dedicated to the worship of God with the prayer that here in communion with the highest those who enter may acquire the spiritual power to aspire nobly, adventure daringly, serve humbly."

This plaque includes recipients' names from 1957 to 1970.

This plaque reads "This fountain is in loving appreciation of the voluntary services of those who nursed the North Carolina State College students in the influenza epidemic of 1918. Eliza Riddick is highlighted.

Includes a label that reads "This plaque was removed from the west wall of Riddick Stadium in April of 1987."

This plaque was removed from Nelson Hall.

This plaque reads "Federal Works Agency, Public Works Administration, John Carmody, Federal Works Administration, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President."

The plaque reads "For promotion of agriculture in Haywood County, North Carolina. Award made by Haywood County Mutual Soil Conservation and Land Use Association."

Reads "For courageous leadership and generous attitude to negro 4H club work and agriculture by Fourth Regional Camp."

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Plaque reads: "In memory of Ella Perry Harris, Superintendent of the North Carolina State College Infirmary, September 1901, May 1922. 'A perfect woman nobly planned, to warn, to comfort, and command'"

Reads, "The Jane S. McKimmon Center was conceived during Chancellor Carey H. Bostian's administration, constructed during Chancellor John T. Caldwell's administration and dedicated in conjunction with the installation of Chancellor Joab L. Thomas on October 18, 1978. William C. Friday, President of the UNC System, and Chancellor Bruce R. Poulton refer to the Center's unique role as 'a Land-Grant function - beyond the classroom.'"

Reads "50 Years, Presented To North Carolina State University In Recognition And Appreciation Of Continuous Membership In The Society By Action Of The Astm Board Of Directors."

Reads "1968, Engineers' Fair, 1st Place Winner, Engineering Operations" with Engineers' Council seal.

Contains nameplates of honorees.

The plaque reads "Token of appreciation for many years of faithful and distinguished service in southern agriculture."

This painting includes a plate that reads "Alexander Quarles Holladay, first president of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1889-1899."

This painting includes a plate that reads: "Augustus Leazar, March 27, 1843 - February 18, 1905. Introduced a Bill establishing the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now State College, in the 1887 General Assembly."

Handwritten instructions and blank envelope that came with the painting.

The plate under the portrait reads "Daniel Augustus Tompkins, 1851-1914, Leader of Textile Education in the South."

This painting was displayed in Patterson Hall for many years. The reverse indicates it was "painted from life by Ruth Huntington Moore."

These were designed and woven by students in the Textile School. E.C. Brooks was President of North Carolina State College from 1923 to 1934.

These were designed and woven by students in the Textile School. E.C. Brooks was President of North Carolina State College from 1923 to 1934.

The plate reads "Edwin Bentley Owen, B.S., 1898, 1872-1930, For thirty-two years an officer of the College and a friend of every student."

This painting has a plate that reads "Daniel Harvey Hill, 1908, 1916, Third President of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Member of the Original Faculty." It is signed "Knaffl."

Reads "J.W. Harrelson, Dean of Administration, N.C. State College."

The plate on the front reads "John William Harrelson, 1885-1955; Chancellor, 1934-1953." There is writing on the back that reads "This work done Saturdays, Sundays and spare time, composite portrait made from photographs in the NCSC Agromecks. Jehu D. Paulson, October 1951."

One of these has a label that reads "Started in 1948 by W.W. Cameron, worked on 1949, 1950, completed in 1951 by L.C. Clark."

This painting is signed by Paul H. Mason.

This painting is signed either "T.B. Henderson" or "I.B. Henderson." Bragaw (1915-1944) was a graduate of the NC State College forestry program and a member in Golden Chain. He served in World War II in Italy and earned the Silver and Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. He was killed at the Battle of Pietro in Italy. His portrait was in Bragaw Hall for many years.

One binder includes Student Scorecards for evaluating swine.

This was the last year that "Freshman beanies" were worn.

Belonged to Carter S. Schaub, Class Of 1931.

Worn by Charles S. Mitchell (Chairman Of The Board, Citgo), Class Of 1930, when he received an honorary degree from the University In 1966.

This was used by J.T. Bilisoly while he was a member of the Boxing Team.

The uniform is royal blue, with a white stripe down the pants. The coat has two pins at the collar, one reads "A.M.C." and the other depicts two rifles crossed.

In 2010, Caldwell Fellow Saul Flores walked from Ecuador to North Carolina and documented his journey in photographs to raise awareness of the hardships immigrants endure to seek better lives.

The jacket is khaki with "U.S." and "SATC" buttons.

Notebooks read "Prof. Newman, Prof. Roberts, Prof. Crider."

The blade is inscribed with "U.S." and "E. Pluribus Unum."

Includes names James Collins and Graham Rouse.

Reads “1930/ Gyro/ Track & Field Meet/ 2Nd/ Ind. Pts./ Gerald Erdahl.”

Back reads “John Riley 1928/ W.V.C. Evans 1929/ Leroy P London 1930 / Dick Yates 1931."

Reads, "Engineers' Fair Second Place, Student Exhibit, Technical Sales."

This trophy cup has a wooden base with a plate that reads "The Moland-Drysdale Corporation, Freshman Scholarship Award, Department of Ceramic Engineering, North Carolina State College." It also includes recipients' names.

Says "Given by Sam E. Asbury" on the front. Reads: "Won by 1902. W.B. Reinhardt, 1903. Lacy Moore, 1911. E.C. Blair" on the back.

Front reads: "given by Robert Wilson Allen '93, Jany. 11th, 1901." Back has a list of winners from 1901-1903, 1910-1911, 1913-1914.

Reads "Given By Sam’L E. Asbury ‘93’/ Mch.1.1901.” Back lists student winners for 1901-1903, 1910-1911, 1913-1914.

Reads "Given by John Isham Blount ‘95’/ May 24. 1902. Birmingham Ala.” The back lists student winners for 1902-1904, 1913-1914.

Back reads: "Won by: 1902 - Centre. J.A. Park, 1903 - East. C.W. Hewlett."

Includes name of winner on the back: "1903, West A.O. Bray"

Given by Samuel E. Asbury, April 3, 1909.

Two t-shirts and one sweatshirt. One t-shirt reads: “Summer Fever: Something For Everybody” and the sweatshirt reads "Magic 88."

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

These were transferred from the King Religious Center before it was demolished In 1975.

Decorated with YMCA symbol and two bowling pins on either side with leather strap attached.

Also reads "N.C. State."

This time capsule was part of the cornerstone of the King Religious Center. It originally contained a plaque and nameplate commemorating Danforth Chapel.

This cornerstone reads "A.L. 5912 A.F. and A.M., W.B. McKoy, Grandmaster, April 15, 1912 AD." This cornerstone was laid April 15, 1912.

This shovel was also used for the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Vetville YMCA Building in November 1947.