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A.F. Greaves-Walker to Dr. Frank Graham, December 7, 1936
N.C. State professor of ceramic engineering A.F. Greaves-Walker wrote Dr. Graham in 1936. He testifies to Dr. Sermon's standing as a gentleman, and argues that the faculty believes they and all the coaches ought to be gentlemen who help improve…
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.
Football Team Petition
The NC State College football team created and signed this petition in favor of retaining Coach Anderson
"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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
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
"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
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Federal, Professors, and Students documents related to USDA Research Apprenticeship Program, 1983.
In 1983, seven African American students were recruited into the Research Apprenticeship program, this time more boys than girls. The participating…