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- Collection: Under Review: The Anderson-Sermon Controversy and Football's Role on the College Campus
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"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
Leon E. Cook to Dr. Frank Graham, December 11, 1936
Leon Cook, a Professor of Education at NC State College, wrote Dr. Graham to emphasize the importance that should be placed on coaches' moral character
J. Henry Highsmith to Dr. Frank Graham, December 11, 1936
Superintendent of Public Instruction Highsmith wrote Graham expressing his concern about profanity among college sports, the attitude of coaches, and the educational role athletics should play on campus
C.W. Hodges to Dean Harrelson, November 21, 1936
C.W. Hodges, NC State alumnus, wrote Dean Harrelson to express his opinion on the football situation at NC State. He advocated retaining Coach Anderson.
Parker Rand to Dean Harrelson, December 7, 1936
Alumnus Parker Rand wrote to Dr. Graham about the football situation at NC State and expectations of football coaches.
"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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Memorandum by Harris Purks, October 7, 1954
In this memo, Vice President-Provost of the Consolidated University of North Carolina Harris Purks explored three approaches the UNC system could take…