John William Harrelson papers, 1908-1955 [manuscript].

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John William Harrelson papers, 1908-1955 [manuscript].

The John William Harrelson papers contain a wide variety of materials including correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, minutes, newspaper and magazine clippings, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, photographs, certificates, citations, commissions, appointments, degrees, scrapbooks, bank statements, cancelled checks, vouchers, and tax forms. The collection provides information about Harrelson's military career, his work as a faculty member and administrator at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University), and his service as Director of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development. The materials also relate to Harrelson's membership in various civic organizations and on certain boards, commissions, and councils, which were often associated with colleges and private shools.

10.5 linear ft. ( 22 boxes)

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North Carolina State University

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Currently, there are 24 University Standing Committees. Members of each of the University Standing Committees are appointed by the chancellor at the beginning of each academic year. The Committee on Committees provides the chancellor with recommendations concerning the composition and charge for each committee, its chair, and its faculty, staff, and student members. These recommendations are in part based on voluntary expressed preferences, on a general principle of rotation, and, whenever appro...

Harrelson, J. W. (John William), 1885-1955

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North Carolina. Dept. of Conservation and Development

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