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  • Collection: Crossing the Color Line

"A Black Perspective" Pamphlet, 1981

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“The North Carolina State University A Black Perspective” brochure was produced in 1981 as part of the campus recruitment tool for minority students. The brochure highlights predominately black clubs and organizations as well as including…

"A Statement of Support to the Non-Academic Workers by the Society of Afro-American Culture," March 18, 1969

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Signed by Dupree Simmons, the public relations coordinator of the Society of Afro-American Culture, this March 18, 1969 statement of support argued that NC State undervalued its non-academic African American workers. In the statement, SAAC called for…

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"Afro-Americans represented at International Fair," 1969

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This February 12, 1969, Technician article details the Society of Afro-American Culture's protest of the South African booth at the NC State International Fair.

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"Black, white leaders set weekend meeting," January 30, 1974

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Student leaders and members of the faculty and administration will attend the Student Affairs of Human Relations Conference at Quail Roost this weekend. The goals of the conference are to discuss problem areas between black and white students and to…

"Blacks march to chancellor's house," 1969

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In April, 1969, the Society of Afro-American Culture, as well as students from Shaw University and St. Augustine's College, marched on Chancellor John T. Caldwell's home in support of Physical Plant workers. This partial Technician article describes…

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"Carey H. Bostian sitting at his desk," 1960

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Photograph of former NC State Chancellor Carey Hoyt Bostian. Bostian served as NC State's chancellor from 1953-1959. When Bostian retired from the chancellorship in 1959, he continued teaching at NC State until 1973. This photograph is dated 1960.

"Chancellor John Harrelson," 1953

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This photograph of former NC State Chancellor John William Harrelson is dated 1953. Harrelson served as NC State chancellor from 1934 through 1953.

"Chancellor John T. Caldwell posing with North Carolina State University student government officials at Memorial Bell Tower," 1969

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Photograph of Chancellor John Tyler Caldwell, second from right, posing with student leaders in front of the NCSU Memorial Tower. Eric Moore, then-president of the Society of Afro-American Culture, stands to the left of Caldwell.

"Dean reassures blacks of progress," November 15, 1973

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"Dean reassures blacks of progress" discusses a letter written by Dean of Student Affairs Banks Talley to African American students. In the letter, Talley reassures students of his support for a "Black Cultural Center." The article also addresses…

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"Harrison criticizes black leadership," November 5, 1973

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Distrust between black and white student leaders on campus is increasing, according to Brenda Harrison, University Student Center president. Events came to head last Thursday afternoon when 50 black students attended the Chancellor’s liaison…