The North Carolina Agricultural Extension and Research Services Photograph collection includes photographs and negatives relating to areas of animal husbandry, animal science, the agriculture school, 4-H Youth Development clubs, forest resources, crop and soil science, the extension service, insect management, and farm forestry. While each program has its own distinctions, all are involved in the research and education of North Carolina individuals, families, and communities.
Programs in animal husbandry was established in the 1920s and later became the Department of Animal Science. Sections within Animal Science that are part of the Cooperative Extension Service include: animal husbandry, dairy extension, swine husbandry, and horse husbandry.
Photographs documenting the Agricultural School include agricultural-related courses such as entomology, agronomy, plant pathology, chemistry, as well as student and faculty activities.
The College of Forest Resources and Farm Forestry photographs display forestry management and maintenance ranging from planting to logging operations within the state. Farm forestry photographs represent extension and individual farms, farm equipment, breeds of farm animals, as well as timber management.
The Extension Service photograph collection highlight conference meetings, fairs, farms and homes, home demonstrations, research stations, and goodwill missions to Europe and Peru.
The North Carolina Agriculture Extension and Research Photograph Collection combine photographs from Agricultual Information, the Horticulture Science Department, Poultry Extension, Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Mission to Peru, Animal Husbandry, 4-H Youth Development, College of Forest Resources, Extension Service, and Forestry. These photographs were combined because of similar content. Photographs and negatives within this collection document the history of North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service work with animal agriculture, crops, farm and home management, forest resources, and youth development.
The North Carolina Agricultural Extension and Research Services Photograph collection includes photographs and negatives relating to areas of animal husbandry, animal science, the agriculture school, 4-H Youth Development clubs, forest resources, crop and soil science, the extension service, and farm forestry. While each program has its own distinctions, all are involved in the research and education of North Carolina individuals, families, and communities.
Programs in animal husbandry was established in the 1920s and later became the Department of Animal Science. Sections within Animal Science that are part of the Cooperative Extension Service include: animal husbandry, dairy extension, swine husbandry, and horse husbandry.
Photographs documenting the Agricultural School include agricultural-related courses such as entomology, agronomy, plant pathology, chemistry, as well as student and faculty activities.
The College of Forest Resources and Farm Forestry photographs display forestry management and maintenance ranging from planting to logging operations within the state. Farm forestry photographs represent extension and individual farms, farm equipment, breeds of farm animals, as well as timber management.
The Extension Service photograph collection highlight conference meetings, fairs, farms and homes, home demonstrations, research stations, and goodwill missions to Europe and Peru.
The North Carolina Agriculture Extension and Research Photograph Collection combine photographs from Agricultual Information, the Horticulture Science Department, Poultry Extension, Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Mission to Peru, Animal Husbandry, 4-H Youth Development, College of Forest Resources, Extension Service, and Forestry. These photographs were combined because of similar content. Photographs and negatives within this collection document the history of North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service work with animal agriculture, crops, farm and home management, forest resources, insect management, and youth development.
The photographs and negatives of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service are arranged in nine series: Series 1. Agricultural School, Series 2. Animal Husbandry, Series 3. Animal Science, Series 4. Clubs, Series 5. College of Forest Resources, Series 6. Crop and Soil Sciences, Series 7. Extension Service, Series 8. Farm ForestrySeries 9. Plant Pathology and Insect Management
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[Identification of item], University Archives Photograph Collection, Agricultural Extension and Research Services Photographs, UA 023.007, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Transferred from North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service.
Processed by Beverly King, 2010 December; Finding aid written by Beverly King, 2010 December
The collection is organized into nine principal series:
The Agriculture School series contains photographs and negatives related to the administration of North Carolina State College of Agriculture. The photographs reveal the college's encompassing agricultural fields. The series includes agricultural-related courses such as entomology, agronomy, plant pathology and chemistry as well as student and faculty activities. Materials in the Agriculture School series range in date from 1909 to 1991.
3 archival boxes
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's Animal Husbandry series contains photographs and negatives concerning the animal husbandry program. The animal husbandry program deals with multiple species of animals whose primary purpose is to provide meat for the table. Meat animals include beef cattle, sheep and meat goats. Materials within the Animal Husbandry series range in date from 1914 to 1956.
The Animal Science series contains photographs and negatives documenting the Cooperative Extension's mission to provide information on the care and management of farm animals and poultry. Photographs in this series document the Cooperative Extension efforts to educate farmers on the best methods for the production of beef, dairy, poultry, sheep, and swine. Also included in this series are fairs, exhibits, housing and equipment related to the field of animal science. Materials in the Animal Science series range in date from 1912 to 1992.
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.
The Club series contains photographs related to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Department. North Carolina Cooperative Extension guides the 4-H club's special interest and enrichment programs which help youth make career and responsible life choices. Included in this collection are photographs that highlight the clubs activities, such as club week, club congresses, sholarship and awards, as well as international club events. Materials in the Club series range in date from 1953 to 1971.
The Extension Forestry Resources series is comprised of photographs and negatives relating to the management of forests by public and private landowners within the state of North Carolina. Photographs within this collection display forestry maintenance, ranging from plantings to logging operations in various locations within the state. Materials in the Extension Forest Resources series range in date from 1926 to 1965.
“Negro Work” is the original folder title. The term used is racist and harmful, but we have retained it to preserve the original context and to support searching with terms common to a specific time period. Read more about our approach to handling harmful language in About Reparative Archival Description.
The Crop and Soil Science series within the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Department consists of photographs and negatives relating to crop growth, development and productivity. Topics in this series include field crops, fruit crops, peanuts, soybeans, tobacco, soils, and wheat grains. Materials in the Crop and Soil Science series range in date from 1906 to 1988.
Includes photographs of crop dusting for boll weevil eradication.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension photograph collection consists of photographs and negatives that portray the Extension Service's efforts to provide expertise in agricultural areas of interest. Topics within this collection include conference meetings, fairs, farms and homes, home demonstrations, research stations, and goodwill missions to Europe and Peru. Materials in the Extension Service photograph collection series range in date from 1910 to 1985.
“Negro Home Demonstration Meetings” is the original folder title. The term used is racist and harmful, but we have retained it to preserve the original context and to support searching with terms common to a specific time period. Read more about our approach to handling harmful language in About Reparative Archival Description.
“Negro Work” is the original folder title. The term used is racist and harmful, but we have retained it to preserve the original context and to support searching with terms common to a specific time period. Read more about our approach to handling harmful language in About Reparative Archival Description.
“Negro Work” is the original folder title. The term used is racist and harmful, but we have retained it to preserve the original context and to support searching with terms common to a specific time period. Read more about our approach to handling harmful language in About Reparative Archival Description.
The Farm Forestry Series consists of photographs and negatives related to the growth of North Carolina State University's School of Forestry Extension Department. These photographs document agricultural exhibits, extension and individual farms, breeds of farm animals, farm equipment and forest management. Forestry photographs demonstrate methods of timber management in order to promote healthy and productive forests. Materials in the Farm Forestry photograph collection range in date from 1923 to 1947.
“Negro Farmers” is the original folder title. The term used is racist and harmful, but we have retained it to preserve the original context and to support searching with terms common to a specific time period. Read more about our approach to handling harmful language in About Reparative Archival Description.
Slides depicting insect issues and remedies at research farms, test plots, and other farms in North Carolina. Locations include Rocky Mount, Faison, Mills River, Johnston County, Halifax County, Bladen County, Davie County, and Montgomery County. Crops shown include sweet corn, sweet potatoes, lettuce, strawberries, cotton, and summer squash. Some images of insects (taken from books) are included, suggesting the slides set was used for instruction or training.
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[Identification of item], University Archives Photograph Collection, Agricultural Extension and Research Services Photographs, UA 023.007, 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" 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.