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Oral History Interview with I.T. (Isaac Thomas) Littleton

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I.T. Littleton started working at D.H. Hill library in 1959 and served as director of D.H. Hill from 1967-1987. Littleton was intricately involved in the integration of D.H. Hill's staff and involved in the Civil Rights Movement. His experiences…

Our Forgotten Kings

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This past week marked the 13th celebration of the national holiday created to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In cities across the nation, activities such as festivals, oratorical contests, plays, marches, and discussion panels…

Owner of Gateway Explains His Position on Integration

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The Gateway, a restaurant on Hillsborough Street, remained segregated despite student protest. The owner, Bobby Wilder, explained that he integrated one of his restaurants and kept the other segregated so to provide a choice for his customers. He…

Parker "Bus" Rand to J.W. Harrison, December 7, 1936

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In this excerpt from a letter to Dean J.W. Harrelson, NC State alum Parker Rand stated that a winning football team, more so than anything else, was necessary to build school spirit and encourage alumni to continue to support NC State after…

Parker Rand to Dean Harrelson, December 7, 1936

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Alumnus Parker Rand wrote to Dr. Graham about the football situation at NC State and expectations of football coaches.

Pat Salas's Survey, ca. 1967

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The board of the State's Mates distributed a survey to its members in order to gauge member participation. In her survey, Pat Salas suggested ideas about programming and social gatherings, which included the suggestion for an international recipe…

Paula James to the State's Mates in the Wagg'n Tongue

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State's Mates member, Paula James, thanked the members and advisors in The Wagg'n Tongue newsletter for all the support she received while in the organization.

Peace Retreat in Action

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Throughout May 1970 the Peace Retreat was held in a dozen places at a score of times. Faculty met with students to explain their importance in creating a peaceful society. The question of generations was clearly important to the Peace Retreat.…

Peace Retreat Information Packet

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The information packet about the Peace Retreat