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Students working in a lab

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This photograph depicts white male students in an agricultural lab circa 1930-1939. This photograph implies only white males were accepted into the School of Agriculture during this decade.

Students observing woman conduct agricultural research

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The woman in this photo is either a student, faculty member, or demonstrator. She is being observed by all white men.

Agricultural students in class

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This photograph, probably from the 1950s, depicts an agricultural class full of white male students. This is evidence of the dominance of white males in the program versus white women or African Americans.

"Racism Not Just White Against Black"

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If I didn't know any better, I would swear that my friend, whom I'll refer to as "John," was the long-lost older brother my parents never bothered to tell me about. The fact that we have so much in common and look so much alike is absolutely…

"Sports Glimpses," October 16, 1936

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Clarence Gale's sports column describes a student meeting held to dispel rumors about the football team. Gale encourages the student body to rally as one behind the team.

"Southern Teams Near Top," October 2, 1936

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An article from NC State's student newspaper, the Technician, cited Ted Husing, a well-known radio announcer and sports commentator. Husing felt that the level of play on Southern college football teams was now just as strong as it was in the North.

"Caldwell's Address to Thursday's Convocation"

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On page 8 of this episode of NC State's Technician is an account of university Chancellor John Caldwell's convocation speech on May 14, 1970. In the speech, Caldwell applauded the civic spirit running rampant across campus, as well as the cooperation…

"Chancellor Requests Students to Attend Class"

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Located on the first page of The Technician, this article consisted of Chancellor John Caldwell's personal plea to students to continue attending classes over the course of the Peace Retreat. Although Caldwell supported the political involvement of…

Chancellor John T. Caldwell to Brick Miller, Bill Roberts and Associates

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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…

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…