North Carolina State University, Committees, Chancellor Installation Committee Records 1960-2025

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North Carolina State University. Chancellor Installation Committee
Size
7.22 linear feet (10 archival boxes, 1 flat file, 1 tube box, 1 tube, 1 carton,); 299 megabytes; 181 files
Call number
UA 022.024

The records of the Chancellor Installation Committee of North Carolina State University include programs, invitations, event planning materials, correspondence, speeches, and installation certificates from other universities and colleges. The collection includes the records of six Chancellor installations, from 1960 to 2025.

The Chancellor Installation Committee plans the installation ceremony of the Chancellor of North Carolina State University. The committee coordinates installation event details, guest invitation, publicity, and other related events (symposiums, conferences, etc.). The Chancellor is the chief administrative and executive officer, leader and spokesperson of North Carolina State University and reports to the President of the University of North Carolina General Administration and the Board of Governors, whose members are appointed by the North Carolina legislature. The Chancellor defines the scope and authority of faculties, councils, committees, and officers of North Carolina State University, is a member of all faculties and other academic bodies of the university, and has the right to preside over the deliberations of the legislative bodies of the faculties of the institution. The Office of the Chancellor retains authority in faculty and EPA personnel, student matters, contracts, leases, and other agreements, and the acquisition and disposition of property.

Biographical/historical note

The Chancellor Installation Committee plans the installation ceremony of the Chancellor of North Carolina State University. The committee coordinates installation event details, guest invitation, publicity, and other related events (symposiums, conferences, etc.).

The Chancellor is the chief administrative and executive officer, leader and spokesperson of North Carolina State University and reports to the President of the University of North Carolina General Administration and the Board of Governors, whose members are appointed by the North Carolina legislature. The Chancellor defines the scope and authority of faculties, councils, committees, and officers of North Carolina State University, is a member of all faculties and other academic bodies of the university, and has the right to preside over the deliberations of the legislative bodies of the faculties of the institution. The Office of the Chancellor retains authority in faculty and EPA personnel, student matters, contracts, leases, and other agreements, and the acquisition and disposition of property.

The Chancellor Installation Committee plans the installation ceremony of the Chancellor of North Carolina State University. The committee coordinates installation event details, guest invitation, publicity, and other related events (symposiums, conferences, etc.).

The Chancellor is the chief administrative and executive officer, leader and spokesperson of North Carolina State University and reports to the President of the University of North Carolina General Administration and the Board of Governors, whose members are appointed by the North Carolina legislature. The Chancellor defines the scope and authority of faculties, councils, committees, and officers of North Carolina State University, is a member of all faculties and other academic bodies of the university, and has the right to preside over the deliberations of the legislative bodies of the faculties of the institution. The Office of the Chancellor retains authority in faculty and EPA personnel, student matters, contracts, leases, and other agreements, and the acquisition and disposition of property.

Installation Ceremonies
March 7, 1960
John Tyler Caldwell Installation
October 10, 1976
Joab L. Thomas Installation
September 23, 1983
Bruce C. Poulton Installation
October 23, 1991
Larry King Monteith Installation
April 17, 1999
Marye Anne Fox
April 20, 2005
James L. Oblinger
October 26, 2010
W. Randolph Woodson
October 30, 2025
Kevin Howell Installation

Scope/content

The records of the Chancellor Installation Committee include programs, invitations, event planning materials, correspondence, speeches, and installation certificates from other universities and colleges. The collection includes the records of six Chancellor installations, from 1960 to 2025.

The records of the Chancellor Installation Committee include programs, invitations, event planning materials, correspondence, speeches, and installation certificates from other universities and colleges. The collection includes the records of six Chancellor installations from 1960 to 2025.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into seven series according to each installation:

  • Series 1. Caldwell Installation
  • Series 2. Thomas Installation
  • Series 3. Poulton Installation
  • Series 4. Monteith Installation
  • Series 5. Fox Installation
  • Series 6. Oblinger Installation
  • Series 7. Woodson Installation
Series 8. Howell Installation.

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, Committees, Chancellor Installation Committee Records, UA 022.024, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Related material

Source of acquisition

Transferred from North Carolina State University Chancellor Installation Committee.

Processing information

Processed by Rachel Trent, 2011 April; Finding aid written by Rachel Trent, 2011 April

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Caldwell Installation (UA 022.024 Series 1)
Program 1960
Box 1, Folder 1
Invitation 1960
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence and Preparation Materials 1960
Box 1, Folder 3
Publicity 1960
Box 1, Folder 4
Chairman Walter D. Peterson 1960
Box 1, Folder 5
Inauguration Invitation Replies Jan-Feb, 1960
Box 1, Folder 6
Inauguration and Dinner Invitation Replies Feb-Mar, 1960
Box 1, Folder 7
Installation and Dinner Invitation Replies Feb-Mar, 1960
Box 1, Folder 8-9
Certificates of Greeting and Congratulations 1960
Box 1, Folder 10
Thomas Installation (UA 022.024 Series 2)
Program 1976
Box 2, Folder 1
Correspondence and Planning Material 1976
Box 2, Folder 2
Land Grant Symposium and McKimmon Center Dedication 1976
Box 2, Folder 3
Publicity 1976
Box 2, Folder 4
Subcommittee on Invitations, Registration, and Housing 1976
Box 2, Folder 5
Subcommittee on Ceremony 1976
Box 2, Folder 6
Subcommittee on Dedication 1976
Box 2, Folder 7
Subcommittee on Invitations 1976
Box 2, Folder 8
Invitation Replies 1976
Box 2, Folder 9
Certificates of Greeting and Congratulations 1976
Box 2, Folder 10 - 12
Poulton Installation (UA 022.024 Series 3)
Program 1983
Box 3, Folder 1
Invitation 1983
Box 3, Folder 2
Planning Materials and Correspondence 1983
Box 3, Folder 3
Subcommittee on Publicity 1983
Box 3, Folder 4
Publicity 1983
Box 3, Folder 5
Installation Public Invitation Poster
Flat file 1
Tentative proposal 1983 (Accession 2014.0239)
Box 10, Folder 2
Monteith Installation (UA 022.024 Series 4)
Announcement 1983
Box 3, Folder 6
Invitation 1983
Box 3, Folder 7
Fox Installation (UA 022.024 Series 5)
Invitations 1999
Box 4, Folder 1
Programs 1999
Box 4, Folder 2
Bookmarks 1999
Box 4, Folder 3
"Pre-Event Book" Binder 1999
Box 4, Folder 4
"Event Book" Binder 1999
Box 4, Folder 5 - 7
"Event Book" Binder 1999 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Large Planning Binder 1999
Box 4, Folder 8 -11
Large Planning Binder 1999
Box 5, Folder 1- 5
Installation Committee meeting agenda with accompanying materials 1999 Jan. 29 (Accession 2014.0239)
Box 10, Folder 1
Installation Flyers, Programs, Schedules, Newsclippings, Invitation Lists 1999 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Oblinger Installation (UA 022.024 Series 6)
Size: 299 megabytes; 181 files

Files are arranged as received.

Series contains digital media. 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 will require additional advanced notice. Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.

We perform virus scans upon ingest and upon request for access. However, not all virus software profiles will catch all threats, especially newer, not yet recognized ones. The researcher assumes all risk when opening files.

While electronic files are made available to researchers, some files may not open with current software or at all. Researchers may be required to find and use legacy software packages to read files.

Installation Program 2005
Box 6, Folder 1
Dinner Program 2005
Box 6, Folder 2
Bookmarks 2005
Box 6, Folder 3
Planning Packet 2005
Box 6, Folder 4
Participant Packet 2005
Box 6, Folder 5
Planning Materials 2005
Box 6, Folder 6
Speech and Program Draft 2005
Box 6, Folder 7
Invitations Subcommittee and Guest List 2005
Box 6, Folder 8
Invitation to Installation and Dinner 2005
Box 6, Folder 9
Invitation to Installation Only 2005
Box 6, Folder 10
Invitation for Delegates 2005
Box 6, Folder 11
Invitation to Installation and Processional
Box 6, Folder 12
Invitation to Dinner, Installation, and Processional 2005
Box 6, Folder 13
Save the Date Cards 2005
Box 6, Folder 14
CDs containing Word docs, images, and PDFs, including committee agendas, minutes, and final design documents. 2005

This CD is not available for patron use, but copies of digital files on it are available upon request.

Box 6, Folder 15
Certificates of Greeting and Congratulations 2005
Box 7, Folder 1 - 4
Certificates of Greeting and Congratulations 2005
Box 8, Folder 1 - 4
Certificates of Greeting and Congratulations 2005
Box 9, Folder 1 - 3
Loose Certificates and Correspondence 2005
Box 9, Folder 4
Seating/Staging Plan Drawings 2005
Flat file 1
Maquette of University Mace 2005
Tube box 1
Banner 2005
Tube 1
Programs, Flyers, Newsclippings, Seating Charts, Committee Meetings 2005 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Chancellor Oblinger's Installation, Electronic Files 2005 (2018.0293)
Size: 1 electronic file transfer; 299 megabytes; 181 files

Digital copy exists. Pending staff review and approval, access will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access may be restricted.

Woodson Installation (UA 022.024 Series 7)
Binder 2010
Box 6, Folder 16 - 18
Music 2010
Box 6, Folder 19
Event Book Binders 2010 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Installation Programs 2010 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Newsclipping 2010 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Rolled Seating Chart 2010 (Accession 2017.0240)
Carton 11
Event Book 2010
Carton 11
Thermoses (Two) 2010
Carton 11
Howell Installation (UA 022.024 Series 8)
Coffee & Community with Chancellor Kevin Howell 2025 (2025.0149)
Size: 375 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Exchangeable Image File Format (Compressed) file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Guest List 2025 October 30 (2025.0149)
Size: 886 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Excel for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Timeline 2025 October 28 (2025.0149)
Size: 360 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Excel for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

RACI 2025 October 30 (2025.0149)
Size: 167 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Excel for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Faculty Processional Invite and RSVP 2025 (2025.0149)
Size: 86 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Excel for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Run of Show 2025 October 26 (2025.0149)
Size: 10 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Word for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Event Report 2025 December 5 (2025.0149)
Size: 310 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Word for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Installation and Celebration Invitation Criteria 2025 July 31 (2025.0149)
Size: 8 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Word for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Ceremony Cue Script 2025 October 29 (2025.0149)
Size: 320 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Word for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Ceremony Details and Volunteer Roles 2025 (2025.0149)
Size: 567 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Word for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Installation Committee Kickoff 2025 July 18 (2025.0149)
Size: 2 megabytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.4 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Campus Invite - Passing the baton 2025 September 18 (2025.0149)
Size: 801 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is Acrobat PDF 1.4 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Celebration Top Plan 2025 October 21 (2025.0149)
Size: 10 megabytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.6 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Celebration Front View 2025 October 21 (2025.0149)
Size: 9 megabytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.6 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Dignitaries Invitation 2025 September 16 (2025.0149)
Size: 789 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.4 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Tier 2 Invitation 2025 September 16 (2025.0149)
Size: 787 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.4 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

VIP Invitation 2025 September 16 (2025.0149)
Size: 790 kilobytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Acrobat PDF 1.4 - Portable Document Format file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Diagrams 2025 October 30 (2025.0149)
Size: 11 megabytes; 1 file

Included is 1 Microsoft Powerpoint for Windows file.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Digital files from Chancellor Howell's Installation 2025 October 30 (2025.0149)
Size: 1.004 terabytes; 61 files

Included are 25 Material Exchange Format files, 25 Extensible Markup Language files, 10 Quicktime files, and 1 Plain Text File.

After review, access to the digital copies may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

Files retrieved from USB External Hard Drive.

Box 10, Folder 3
The Installation of Kevin Howell Tickets 2025 October 30 (Accession 2025.0149)
Box 10, Folder 4
Dedication, Meg Day 2025 October 30 (Accession 2025.0149)
Box 10, Folder 5
Installation Programs 2025 October 30 (Accession 2025.0149)
Box 10, Folder 6
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For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
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Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Committees, Chancellor Installation Committee Records, UA 022.024, 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.