University Archives Photograph Collection, campus facilities and views, 1889-1990 [graphic]

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University Archives Photograph Collection, campus facilities and views, 1889-1990 [graphic]

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The bulk of this records subgroup consists of black-and-white photographic prints that document the history of North Carolina State University's physical campus and facilities from 1889 to the 1990s, but it also contains related color prints, negatives, contact prints, and contact sheets. The images show interior and exterior views of buildings, outdoor facilities and constructed items, general campus views, views of the surrounding area, and aerial photographs. In addition, the photographs in this subgroup illustrate people, events, and activities related to the facilities and areas of campus they picture. This includes construction, renovations, beautification projects, groundbreakings, and dedication ceremonies. Some images demonstrate damage to or destruction of buildings, architectural and decorative details, and the moving of departments or items from one building to another. This subgroup also contains photographic copies of three-dimensional architectural models, architectural plans, artists renderings, sketches, floor plans, and maps.

20.8 linear feet.

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7630677

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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North Carolina State University. University Archives.

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North Carolina State University was established in 1887 as the North Carolina College for Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The College opened in 1889 with one building - the current Holladay Hall - six faculty, and courses in the agricultural and mechanical arts, adding a curriculum in applied science in 1893. By the turn of the century the College had grown to some half dozen buildings, about 300 students, and had begun to diversify its curricula. In 1931 the College greatly reworked its curricul...