NC State University Libraries Collection Guides (2024)

University Archives Photograph Collection, Raleigh (N.C.) and the Triangle Area, 1884-1997

This collections contains images of Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area taken by North Carolina State University students and staff photographers from 1884 to 1997. Included in the collection are images of the North Carolina State Fair and the downtown area of Raleigh. The Triangle area gets its name from the Research Triangle ... More

This collections contains images of Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area taken by North Carolina State University students and staff photographers from 1884 to 1997. Included in the collection are images of the North Carolina State Fair and the downtown area of Raleigh. The Triangle area gets its name from the Research Triangle Park, a high tech and research park that is home to companies such as IBM and GlaxoSmithKline. The three cities that form the Triangle are Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University. Less

Wallace Carl Riddick Papers, 1913-1980

Wallace Carl Riddick (1862-1942) served as President of North Carolina State College from 1916 to 1923. In 1920, he admitted two Serbian students to the College, which led to his being awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of St. Sava by King Alexander of Yugoslavia in 1931. The Wallace Carl Riddick Papers contain newspaper ... More

Wallace Carl Riddick (1862-1942) served as President of North Carolina State College from 1916 to 1923. In 1920, he admitted two Serbian students to the College, which led to his being awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of St. Sava by King Alexander of Yugoslavia in 1931. The Wallace Carl Riddick Papers contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other materials related to the students, as well as the text of a speech given by Riddick in 1913. Less

North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Administration, Office of Campus Planning and Strategic Investment Records, 1888-2023

This collection contains blueprints, drawings, notes, sketches, memoranda, surveys, photographic slides, and master plans relating to projects and initiatives undertaken by the Office of Campus Planning and Strategic Investment (formerly the Office of the University Architect). The majority of materials correspond to Edwin F. Harris’ ... More

This collection contains blueprints, drawings, notes, sketches, memoranda, surveys, photographic slides, and master plans relating to projects and initiatives undertaken by the Office of Campus Planning and Strategic Investment (formerly the Office of the University Architect). The majority of materials correspond to Edwin F. Harris’s tenure as Campus Planning Consultant, beginning in 1966, and later as director of Facilities Planning Division, a title which eventually became University Architect. However, the collection includes materials that pre-date Harris, as well as more recent additions to the collection. The University Archives contains architectural plans, drawings, and other materials for university buildings; however, federal and state law restricts access to certain types of documents in these categories. The Special Collections Research Center of the NC State University Libraries will handle access requests for those materials on a case-by-case basis, with the intention of providing as much access as possible to researchers. To support the university’s mission and goals, the Office of Campus Planning and Strategic Investment leads campus master planning, capital planning, space planning, campus design, and facilities data management efforts, which include the building floor plans, campus maps, GIS, and plan library. Services offered by the Office include capital project programming, committee involvement, facilities information management, and planning activities (https://facilities.ofa.ncsu.edu/about-us/all-facilities-departments/oua/, accessed 5/8/2020). Less

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• Riddick Field: Stadium 1933Flat folder 163

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Student Government Records, 1905-2023

The Student Government records contain meeting minutes, agenda, correspondence, news releases, publications, and financial records generated as a result of the establishment and activities of Student Government on NC State University's campus. Of particular interest are documents describing the "Student Rebellion" of 1905 which ... More

The Student Government records contain meeting minutes, agenda, correspondence, news releases, publications, and financial records generated as a result of the establishment and activities of Student Government on NC State University's campus. Of particular interest are documents describing the "Student Rebellion" of 1905 which facilitated the need for student governing on campus as well as records documenting the ratification of the Constitution in 1955 and the creation of the Student Senate in 1969. There are also records concerning campus elections, political rallies and community involvement as well as student "disturbances" on and off campus. In addition, the collection contains publications of student government laws, bound copies of annual records and community service type publications which were circulated among the entire student body. The records also contain digital media related to the Student Government website, as well as archived content of the official website itself, beginning in 2017. Student Government at North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) began in 1921. At that time, the group was made up of both students and faculty and was called Campus Government. Following the establishment of the Faculty Senate in 1954, a new Student Government Constitution was ratified in 1955, reestablishing a separate Student Government which included a student body president and governing committees. The Student Senate came into being in 1969 with the ratification of the Student Body Constitution. Less

North Carolina State University, Division of Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Records, 1889-2008

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, 1889-2008, contain correspondence, reports, and memoranda pertaining to student life on campus including admissions, financial aid, residence life, counseling, student conduct, arts organizations, Greek organizations, housing and ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, 1889-2008, contain correspondence, reports, and memoranda pertaining to student life on campus including admissions, financial aid, residence life, counseling, student conduct, arts organizations, Greek organizations, housing and residence life, and the administration of student organizations. Records include files from the Associate Vice Chancellor's office, Alumni Association, Athletics, Financial Aid, and Student Government. The Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina State University provided programs and services for students and the larger community to enhance quality of life, facilitate intellectual, ethical and personal growth, and create a culture which engenders respect for human diversity. Through these activities the Division of Student Affairs support student learning with the principle of “Students First.” In 2011, the Division of Student Affairs merged with the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs to become the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA). Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Interfraternity Council Records, 1931-1999

Materials include meeting minutes, files related to the Interfraternity Council's operation and activities, fraternity handbooks, and assorted other publications. The Interfraternity Council at North Carolina State University was created as a governing body for social fraternities in 1931. Materials reflect activities including ... More

Materials include meeting minutes, files related to the Interfraternity Council's operation and activities, fraternity handbooks, and assorted other publications. The Interfraternity Council at North Carolina State University was created as a governing body for social fraternities in 1931. Materials reflect activities including organizing inter-fraternity events and projects such as Greek Week, participation in policy development, and execution of judicial proceedings against fraternities accused of violations. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Engineers' Council Records, 1926-2020

The records of the North Carolina State University Engineers' Council contain administrative records (including meeting minutes, officer and committee files, financial records, their constitution, membership information, and other general records), records from events and activities the Council hosted, files from their involvement ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Engineers' Council contain administrative records (including meeting minutes, officer and committee files, financial records, their constitution, membership information, and other general records), records from events and activities the Council hosted, files from their involvement with the Order of St. Patrick engineering honorary society, production and publications files (including photographic files) for their publication, the NC State Engineer (and its predecessor, the Southern Engineer), and other general information about the Council, its members, and its activities. It also includes the official website of the Engineers' Council, beginning in 2020. Materials range in date from 1926 to 2020. The purpose of the Engineers' Council was to provide a unified student voice within the School of Engineering, while also promoting the study and practice of the various disciplines in engineering. While the records of the Engineers' Council do not indicate gaps in the Councils' activity, the Council may have disbanded at some point and reformed in 1987, according to their website in 2008. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, The Order of Thirty and Three Records, 1936-1990

The records of the North Carolina State University Order of the Thirty and Three contain meeting minutes, membership rosters, their constitution, general information about the Order, and a commemorative scrapbook assembled by the class of 1990. The Order of Thirty and Three was founded at NC State on 22 May 1931, to promote ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Order of the Thirty and Three contain meeting minutes, membership rosters, their constitution, general information about the Order, and a commemorative scrapbook assembled by the class of 1990. The Order of Thirty and Three was founded at NC State on 22 May 1931, to promote leatership, better contact with alumni, and to build a greater school spirit on campus. The organization remained active as of 2008. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, State College Woman's Club Records, 1919-2014

The records of the State College Woman's Club (later the North Carolina State University Woman's Club) document the club's history and activities from 1919 to 2012 and include the club constitution and by-laws, annual reports, yearbooks, historical scrapbooks, photographs, membership lists, committee reports, newsletters, ... More

The records of the State College Woman's Club (later the North Carolina State University Woman's Club) document the club's history and activities from 1919 to 2012 and include the club constitution and by-laws, annual reports, yearbooks, historical scrapbooks, photographs, membership lists, committee reports, newsletters, correspondence, agendas, minutes, expense and accounting information, and newspaper clippings documenting club, member, and university activities. Cookbooks produced by the group, Favorite Foods From Faculty Kitchens (1974) and Foods That Rate at NC State (1983), are also included. Spouses of many notable NC State professors and administrators were involved in shaping and leading the State College Woman's Club, including Mrs. Zeno Metcalf, Mrs. W. C. Riddick, and Mrs. B. W. Wells. The North Carolina State College Woman's Club (later the North Carolina State University Woman's Club) was formed in 1919 to "unite the women connected with the college in a common interest for the promotion of welfare and advancement of State College" (later N.C. State University). The club also sought to provide opportunities for faculty members and their families to become better acquainted with each other, striving to promote a sense of community for those involved in the university. Originally membership was open to all women connected with the university, though, especially in the early years, the membership focus was on faculty wives. Club activities were primarily social, especially in the early years. Less

North Carolina State University, Division of Student Affairs, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Records, 1889-2002

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid include correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, announcements, reports, and lists of scholarship awardees from the student loan fund. Topics cover scholarships, named scholarships, grants, financial aid, and work study programs. The Office of ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid include correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, announcements, reports, and lists of scholarship awardees from the student loan fund. Topics cover scholarships, named scholarships, grants, financial aid, and work study programs. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) assists students and parents in applying for and securing financial assistance when family resources are insufficient to meet educational expenses. The OSFA offers individual as well as group financial aid counseling assistance. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Golden Chain Honor Society Records, 1926-2007

The records of the Golden Chain Honor Society include their constitution, meeting minutes, member and recepient rosters, correspondence, financial information, induction banquet programs, yearbooks, and other general information about the society. The Golden Chain Honor Society was begun after a student wrote an article in the ... More

The records of the Golden Chain Honor Society include their constitution, meeting minutes, member and recepient rosters, correspondence, financial information, induction banquet programs, yearbooks, and other general information about the society. The Golden Chain Honor Society was begun after a student wrote an article in the Technician, proposing the idea of forming an honor society exclusive to NC State which would recognize several seniors who had excelled academically as students during their time at the university, but who had also demonstrated leadership and service to the university and in the community. The Golden Chain Honor Society was formed in 1926, and 12 senior students were selected to be the first members of the "golden chain" of exceptional NC State students. Thereafter, up to 12 rising seniors were selected in the spring of their junior year to form the next "links" in the "golden chain," and were recognized at a "tapping" ceremony at the end of their junior year. The Golden Chain Honor Society remained active as of 2008, at that time having just shy of 900 members ("links") in the Chain. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Sigma Pi Fraternity, Rho Chapter Records, 1921-1985

The records of the Rho Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Sigma Pi Fraternity include their by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership records, pledge information, a scrapbook, and other general information on the chapters, its members, and its activities. This subgroup also contains materials ... More

The records of the Rho Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Sigma Pi Fraternity include their by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership records, pledge information, a scrapbook, and other general information on the chapters, its members, and its activities. This subgroup also contains materials distributed to the Rho Chapter by the Sigma Pi national office, including pledge manuals, convocation information, publications, and other general information. The Sigma Pi Fraternity was established in 1897 to promote scholarship and character while helping young men to develop leadership qualities and build lasting friendships. North Carolina State College (University) was granted a chapter (the Rho Chapter) in the Sigma Pi Fraternity in May of 1921, composed of the brothers of the former Sigma Chi Gamma Fraternity on NC State's campus. As of 2008, the Rho Chapter remained active at NC State, and was the fifth oldest chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity to be in continuous existence. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Alpha Zeta, North Carolina Chapter Records, 1904-1990, 2007-2009

The records of the North Carolina Chapter (NC State's chapter) of Alpha Zeta include correspondence, meeting minutes, financial information, membership records, the chapter's history, scrapbooks created by the chapter, and other files documenting the chapter, its members, and its activities. This collection also includes a number of ... More

The records of the North Carolina Chapter (NC State's chapter) of Alpha Zeta include correspondence, meeting minutes, financial information, membership records, the chapter's history, scrapbooks created by the chapter, and other files documenting the chapter, its members, and its activities. This collection also includes a number of publications produced and distributed by the national office of Alpha Zeta. Alpha Zeta was founded at Ohio State University in 1897 as an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. Alpha Zeta was founded at Ohio State University in 1897 as an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. The North Carolina Chapter (NC State's chapter) was established in January of 1904, and is the oldest agricultural society on campus. The North Carolina Chapter of Alpha Zeta remained active as of 2009. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Xi Chapter Records, 1913-1990

The records of the Xi Chapter (North Carolina's chapter) of the Epsilon Sigma Phi fraternity include membership information, meeting minutes, correspondence, photographs and other visual images, publications, financial information, and other general information about the chapter and chapter activities. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is a ... More

The records of the Xi Chapter (North Carolina's chapter) of the Epsilon Sigma Phi fraternity include membership information, meeting minutes, correspondence, photographs and other visual images, publications, financial information, and other general information about the chapter and chapter activities. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is a national honorary fraternity for professional members of state Cooperative Extension programs who have five or more years of service in a state program. North Carolina's chapter of ESP (the Xi Chapter) was established in December of 1927 after Extension workers visited the first national conference of ESP that summer and petitioned for a chapter in North Carolina. Because the Cooperative Extension program in North Carolina was overseen by NC State, the state's chapter of ESP was also located at the university. The Xi Chapter remains active as of 2008. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, North Carolina State University Faculty Club Records, 1927-1992 bulk 1958-1984

The records of the North Carolina State University Faculty Club contain meeting minutes, financial information, brochures and advertisem*nts, information on the founding of the club and the construction of their building, and general information about the activities of the club. The North Carolina State University Faculty Club was ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Faculty Club contain meeting minutes, financial information, brochures and advertisem*nts, information on the founding of the club and the construction of their building, and general information about the activities of the club. The North Carolina State University Faculty Club was founded in 1958 by members of the faculty who were interested in establishing a social organization specifically for faculty members. After obtaining a grant, the Faculty Club was able to construct their own building (finished in 1963, and then known as the Faculty Club Facility), which is located on West Campus. In 1998, the club expanded their membership requirements to allow broader participation by allowing staff members and alumni to also join. The name of the club was changed to the University Club, and their building was renamed the University Club Facility. The University Club continues to be active as of 2008. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, North Carolina State University Forestry Club Records, 1931-1999

The records of the North Carolina State University Forestry Club contain the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, issues of the Club newsletter, Slabs and Edgings, and other general information about the Forestry Club and their activities. The North Carolina State University Forestry Club was established in or before 1931 by ... More

The records of the North Carolina State University Forestry Club contain the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, issues of the Club newsletter, Slabs and Edgings, and other general information about the Forestry Club and their activities. The North Carolina State University Forestry Club was established in or before 1931 by undergraduate students studying forestry at NC State. The Forestry Club was responsible for funding and publishing a semi-annual newsletter, Slabs and Edgings, which was first issued in 1938. The Forestry Club remained active at NC State as of 2008. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Omega Chapter Records, 1937-1983

The records of the Alpha Omega Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order contain correspondence, publications, information on pledging, membership rosters, information on the chapter house, and other general information about the fraternity and its activities. North Carolina State's chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order - the Alpha Omega Chapter - ... More

The records of the Alpha Omega Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order contain correspondence, publications, information on pledging, membership rosters, information on the chapter house, and other general information about the fraternity and its activities. North Carolina State's chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order - the Alpha Omega Chapter - was established in or before 1937. The chapter remained active as of 2004, but may have since disbanded. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Eta Kappa Nu, Beta Eta Chapter Records, 1938-2005

The records of Eta Kappa Nu, Beta Eta Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) contain the petition to form the chapter, membership rosters, meeting minutes, roll calls, and a history of the chapter. Materials range in date from 1938 to 2005. Eta Kappa Nu is a national honorary society for electrical engineers. The faculty ... More

The records of Eta Kappa Nu, Beta Eta Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) contain the petition to form the chapter, membership rosters, meeting minutes, roll calls, and a history of the chapter. Materials range in date from 1938 to 2005. Eta Kappa Nu is a national honorary society for electrical engineers. The faculty of the electrial engineering department at NC State met in 1937 to discuss the possibility of establishing a chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, which they applied for and were granted in the following year (1938). As of 2011, NC State's chapter remained active. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Lambda Chi Alpha, Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter Records, 1922-1997

The records of the Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity include their chartes and bylaws, financial records, reports to the national office of Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter's history, and information on the Gamma Upsilon Zeta housemother and her book on the history ... More

The records of the Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity include their chartes and bylaws, financial records, reports to the national office of Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter's history, and information on the Gamma Upsilon Zeta housemother and her book on the history of the chapter. Lambda Chi Alpha is a social fraternity that was founded in 1909 at Boston University. North Carolina State's chapter (the Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter) was installed in 1924, having been initially formed in 1920 as the Pi Alpha fraternity and then later petitioning to join Lambda Chi Alpha. The Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter became the 65th chapter of the fraternity at its installation, and remained active until 1998, when financial problems led to the closure of the chapter. Less

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Collegiate 4-H, North Carolina State University Club Records, 1938-1995

Materials in the North Carolina State University Collegiate 4-H collection include meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, clippings, brochures, handbooks, and photographs related to Collegiate 4-H activities from 1938 to 1995. The Collegiate 4-H Club at NC State was founded in 1940 as a supper club to foster fellowship among ... More

Materials in the North Carolina State University Collegiate 4-H collection include meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, clippings, brochures, handbooks, and photographs related to Collegiate 4-H activities from 1938 to 1995. The Collegiate 4-H Club at NC State was founded in 1940 as a supper club to foster fellowship among 4-H members at State College, to promote citizenship and leadership, and to acquaint members with Extension work. It was accepted into the Tri-state Federation of Collegiate 4-H Clubs in 1941 and remained active on campus until 1943. It was dissolved in 1944 and reestablished in 1950. Members engaged in a variety of activities including fundraising and community service projects. The club also participated in state, regional, and national Collegiate 4-H conferences. The Collegiate 4-H Club remained active at NC State as of 2008. Less