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WPAK/WKNC FM

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WPAK/WKNC-FM was a vital resource for the Good Neighbor Council and NCSU's overall image. WKNC fostered critical discussions concerning race in America, promoted social and educational events, and expanded North Carolina State University's community…

Workers in the field gathering tobacco leaves

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This is a black and white photograph of African-American farm laborers harvesting tobacco leaves. The laborers are men, women, and a child. Note also their reliance on draft power in the background of the photograph.

Women Holding Harvested Tobacco Leaves

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This is an image of two young women helping to prepare harvested tobacco for curing. Two female children are also in the picture.

Womanless Wedding, February 10, 1960

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This newspaper photograph shows two of the "womanless wedding" participants walking down the aisle.

Womanless wedding at the altar, February 10, 1960

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This photograph, of State's Mates's "womanless wedding," shows the "bride" and groom at the altar.

Woman in the Corner, March 1960

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This is a photograph of one State's Mates member at the Shady Ladies Tearoom.

With this Ring? February 10, 1960

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This newspaper photograph shows two husbands of State's Mates members "getting married."

William Rodman, Jr. to Chancellor Carey Bostian, March 29, 1956

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In this letter, Attorney General Rodman acknowleged that he had received a letter from Chancellor Bostian. He also demonstrated his support for keeping North Carolina schools segregated, telling Bostian that he hoped State College's faculty were…

William Rodman, Jr. to Chancellor Carey Bostian, February 28, 1956

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In this letter, Attorney General Rodman advised Chancellor Bostian not to take any further action regarding the applications of African American students. Athough a lower court had ordered the admission of three students to UNC-Chapel Hill, the…

William Friday Interview (Learning Activity)

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William “Bill” Friday served as president of the UNC system from 1957-1986. Friday has 25 interviews as part of the Southern Oral History Program. The following excerpts are taken from a 1991 interview, where Friday discusses the UNC systems…

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