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Francis King, a local civil rights leader, was involved in the 1963 Civil Rights Movement in Williamston, NC.

This report was created in 1943 to summarize the relief efforts of home demonstration clubs in North Carolina during World War Two.

Irwin Holmes was one of the first African Americans to enroll at N.C. State in 1956, and the first to earn an undergraduate degree in 1960. He also became the first African American to captain an athletic team, serving as co-captain of the tennis…

First African American to captain athletic team

This photo depicts Irwin Holmes, one of NC State's first African American undergraduate students. In 1958 he joined the tennis team, making him the first African American student at State College to play on a varsity sports team.

It’s hard being black. No matter how much we perceive things as getting better, they’re really not. I’m tired of being followed in the store by people who assume that I will steal if I am not watched closely. Well, I don’t need to steal…

We need to learn how to make the best of every situation that we find ourselves in. Which means that we need to overcome disappointment if when we graduate and can’t find that top dollar job. Now, I am not speaking of myself, so don’t sit back…

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

Trained as an agricultural economist, James G. Maddox was an incredibly accomplished writer and debater. James Maddox was the first Good Neighbor Council's chairman, serving from 1967-1968. His initial efforts in addressing West Raleigh housing…

Administering the oath of office to Dr. Caldwell (left) is Chief Justice J. Wallace Winborne, North Carolina Supreme Court. Dr. William C. Friday (center), president of NC State University, looks on.