North Carolina State University, Minerals Research Laboratory records, 1945-1994 [manuscript]

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North Carolina State University, Minerals Research Laboratory records, 1945-1994 [manuscript]

Reports, committee records, proposals, brochures, and correspondence pertaining to operation of the minerals engineering program and research laboratory in Asheville, North Carolina. Of special interest is a contract between the Minerals Research Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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North Carolina State University. College of Engineering

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The Exective Committee is composed of the Dean, Assistant Deans, Associate Deans, and the Dean's administrative assistant. The committee's purpose is to approve actions concerning the College of Engineering's curricula, programs, and personnel. From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Engineering Executive Committee records, 1940 - 1987, (Special Collections Research Center) The Engineer's Council for Professional Development (ECPD) was founded in 19...

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