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- Collection: Under Review: The Anderson-Sermon Controversy and Football's Role on the College Campus
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"State Alumni Here Condemn Hunk Anderson's Dismissal," December 1936
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.
"Morale or Morality," October 16, 1936
A student editorial in response to Dr. Poteat's statement that NC State students' morals are low; the article emphasizes the negative influence of profanity on campus
"Short Judgement," November 13, 1936
This student editorial in The Technician discusses the Graham Plan and says that it needs more time to succeed.
"The Anderson Squabble," December 24, 1936
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.
"Not the Time," October 9, 1936
A student editorial that urges students to remain united in their school spirit and not become divided over the football situation until the season ends
"Sweeping Changes Made in University Athletics," January 31, 1937
This article details the changes to NC State's athletic program following the 1936 Anderson-Sermon hearings.
"Alumni Values," January 6, 1937
This Raleigh News and Observer article asserts that alumni need to remember NC State's educational purpose and not focus so heavily on the football team.
Football Team Petition
The NC State College football team created and signed this petition in favor of retaining Coach Anderson
Student Petition
A group of students wrote and circulated this petition to get rid of Coach Anderson. They argued that he did not provide the moral leadership the team needed.
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N.C. Alumni and Friends Coalition (Black Perspective) to Board of Trustees, February 1974
The N.C. Alumni and Friends Coalition (NCAFC), was established in 1973 after the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP encouraged the formation of an…