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  • Collection: Under Review: The Anderson-Sermon Controversy and Football's Role on the College Campus

"Pack Coaches and Captain," October 2, 1936,

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Pictured are the NC State football coaches and captain for the 1936 season, with Heartley Anderson on the far left.

"Short Judgement," November 13, 1936

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This student editorial in The Technician discusses the Graham Plan and says that it needs more time to succeed.

"Southern Teams Near Top," October 2, 1936

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An article from NC State's student newspaper, the Technician, cited Ted Husing, a well-known radio announcer and sports commentator. Husing felt that the level of play on Southern college football teams was now just as strong as it was in the North.

"Sports Glimpses," October 16, 1936

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Clarence Gale's sports column describes a student meeting held to dispel rumors about the football team. Gale encourages the student body to rally as one behind the team.

"State Alumni Here Condemn Hunk Anderson's Dismissal," December 1936

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An article from a North Carolina newspaper that makes evident the large alumni response to Graham's dismissal of Anderson and Clark's role as representative of the alumni.

"Still Not the Time," November 6, 1936

Coach Hunk Anderson’s dismissal of three members of the Wolfpack has brought to the fore again discussion on State’s athletic situation. Rumors once again run rife upon the campus as students and faculty members wonder what is going on…

"Sweeping Changes Made in University Athletics," January 31, 1937

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This article details the changes to NC State's athletic program following the 1936 Anderson-Sermon hearings.

"The Anderson Squabble," December 24, 1936

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This newspaper article discusses the Anderson-Sermon controversy, and describes the squabble between those who want to emphasize the athletic and the educational purposes of the school.

"Unconsolidate 'Em," 1937

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An article from a North Carolina newspaper discussed the rivalry between State College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and how it clashed with the goals of the recently consolidated state university system.

Wolfpack Coming onto Field for Football Game, 1930

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The North Carolina State football players enter the field by running into a banner with a wolf design.