North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Poultry Science Records 1914-2011

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North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Poultry Science Records 1914-2011

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The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Poultry Science contain scientific and publicity research, informational and promotional materials, administrative files, materials relating to 4-H poultry projects, reports and data from the North Carolina Egg Layer Performance and Management Tests, and other publications. Materials range in date from 1914 to 2011. The first course in poultry at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later, North Carolina State University) was taught in 1900-1901. In 1912, Poultry work became part of the Department of Animal Industry. The Poultry Science Extension Program began in 1907 and originally consisted of demonstration projects. In 1923, the Poultry Department became one of six departments in the new School of Agriculture. In 1962, the name of the department was officially changed to Poultry Science.

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