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  • Collection: Activists and Authorities: the May 1970 Protests at North Carolina State University

"The Fulfillment Gap"

The fulfillment gap.pdf
This in-work copy of John Caldwell's speech recognized the main problems of the world and accepted students' discontent with how the world was operating. He reminded his listeners that not all students were the same: some practiced anarchism and…

"The Role of Higher Education in Social Change"

The role of higher education in social change.pdf
This source is an address by NC State Chancellor John Caldwell at a meeting of American Council Fellows during their closing seminar in April 1970. In the address, Caldwell emphatically stated that higher education was very involved in social change,…

"The University in the Service of North Carolina"

The university in the service of North Carolina.pdf
This document is part of a speech given by NC State Chancellor John Caldwell to the Sanford Chamber of Commerce in January 1968. The section included describes how universities helped the country as a whole and how perceptions of universities…

"Troops Ordered Into Cambodia," May 1, 1970

Into Cambodia.jpg

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"We Have to Cope"

We have to cope.pdf
This in-work copy of Chancellor Caldwell's speech outlined the two main groups in American society pushing for change during the 1960s: younger African-Americans and youthful activists. When speaking of the second group, Caldwell put forth the idea…

"What Is the Purpose of Education?"

Education Purpose Infographic.pdf
This infographic from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) explores the changing opinions about the purpose of education throughout the twentieth century by using quotes from various people during the times in question.

1969 NC State Convocation

1969 convocation.pdf
This source is a transcript of the speech given by NC State Chancellor John Caldwell at the university's March 1969 convocation. The content of the speech indicates just how much the university was affected by the revolutionary environment outside…

Address by Chancellor John T. Caldwell

Caldwell_MC 37.24.6_1.pdf
In John Tyler Caldwell's speech at a general faculty meeting at North Carolina State in 1963, he highlights the achievements of the previous year, including the approval of the new Bachelor of Arts degree.

American Flag/Peace Sign

Peace Retreat convocation.jpg
During the Convocation the photographer got a great shot: a peace sign floating next to the American flag at the University.

An American University

Caldwell_An American University_MC37.25.7_1.pdf
John Tyler Caldwell gave this speech in 1964 during which he spoke to the role of the western university in society in connection with international issues. Caldwell was the chancellor of NC State from 1959-1975. Under his administration, State…