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Chancellor Carey Bostian to William Friday, February 29, 1956
In this letter, Chancellor Bostian asked Acting President of the UNC Consolidated University System, William Friday, for his advice. Bostian admitted that he was confused by Attorney General Rodman's instructions to take no further action regarding…
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Chancellor Carey Bostian to William Rodman, Jr., February 24, 1956
Chancellor Bostian wrote this letter to inform North Carolina Attorney General William Rodman, Jr. that NC State College had received two applications from African American students. Bostian expressed his belief that the university was required to…
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Chancellor John Caldwell with Student Government
This image subtly conveys the heightened emotional tensions of the late 1960s at NCSU. Jack Barger, furthest to the left, was often met with hostile opinions of the student council by the black student body. Shortly after this image was taken, Eric…
Chancellor John Harrelson to [Name Redacted], August 31, 1953
In his response to a letter from [name redacted] regarding his son, Chancellor Harrelson explained that it was against University policy to accept African American undergraduate students.
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Chancellor John T. Caldwell posing with North Carolina State University student government officials at Memorial Bell Tower
Eric Moore, the first black Student Senate President, poses with Chancellor Caldwell and other student government leaders in front of the bell tower.
Chancellor John T. Caldwell to Brick Miller, Bill Roberts and Associates
I understand your plan to lead a group to my home this evening to present me with questions concerning certain non-academic employees of the University.
You are already informed that this whole matter has been introduced into legal channels and…
Chancellor John T. Caldwell's 1969 Convocation Speech
Chancellor John T. Caldwell gave this speech after vibrant rioting and protests on campus. Chancellor Caldwell stresses peace and dialogue, yet, he simultaneously stirred the crowd, as he directly addressed militant students and black students.
Chancellor's Office Taken Over; Students Hold Official Hostage
Chancellor's Office Taken Over; Students Hold Official Hostage
Charter Members of the Society of Afro-American Culture, 1968
Sixty-three students founded the Society of Afro-American Culture at NC State in 1968. This document list the names of the charter members.
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Cigarette Girls Step High, 1957-1958
This photograph shows State's Mates members selling cigarettes at State College's carnival night.
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Chancellor Carey Bostian to [Name Redacted], November 4, 1954
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In this letter, Chancellor Bostian informed an inquiring student that NC State College did not accept African Americans into its undergraduate…