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“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin or culture is like a tree without roots”.
- Marcus Garvey



  • Location, Hours, Staff
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  • Materials for Archival Inclusion
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  • Mission
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  • Materials for Archival Exclusion
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  • Overview
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  • Selection Policy
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  • Gift Donations
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  • Historical Highlights
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  • Finding Aid
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    Location:
    North Carolina A&T State University Archives is located on the second floor of F.D. Bluford Library, Room 201.

    Hours:
    Monday thru Friday
    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Contact Information:
    Gail Favors
    gfavors@ncat.edu
    336-334-7159

    Gloria Pitts, Head
    gloriap@ncat.edu
    336-334-7159

    Mission:
    The purpose of the University Archives is to procure, organize, collect, describe, maintain and preserve records that have historical and administrative value to the university and have a significant impact upon the African American experience in the Triad area.

    Overview:
    The University Archives houses a wealth of information that is available to researchers and scholars, the majority being institutional records dating back to the late 1890's. Researchers may use the minutes, annual reports, and photographs to get an idea of how the university has changed through the years. Other information in the collection consists of class schedules, bulletins, alumni publications, research bulletins, student newspapers, programs, budget materials, yearbooks dating back to 1939, departmental brochures and newsletters, self-studies, faculty and staff directories, handbooks and manuscripts. Scholars seeking information on outstanding alumni may use the materials on Jesse Jackson, Joe Dudley and Ronald McNair. Other collections include the papers and documents of John Wray, Gerald Marteena, F.A. Williams, R.E. Jones, B.W. Barnes, George Simkins, Margaret Tynes, Hal Sieber, Armand Richardson and the Virgil Stroud scrapbooks. The University Archives tries to collect materials that are related to the African American experience in the Triad area.

    Gift Donations:
    The library encourages individuals to donate their photographs, private papers, and other documents that contribute to the mission and purpose of the Archives. Donors can be assured that their gifts will receive proper care since the Archives has a climatically controlled storage facility and a trained professional staff.

    Materials for Inclusion:

  • Minutes and records of the Board of Trustees

  • Minutes and records of the general faculty assembly committees

  • Minutes and records of administrative and university –wide committees

  • Official reports, departmental self study reports and assessments

  • North Carolina A&T State University Publications

  • University yearbooks, bulletins, and special recruiting materials

  • Special publications, e.g. news clippings, posters, calendars, notices, events

  • Students’ publications

  • Materials of students’ organizations and activities

  • Pamphlets and books dealing with North Carolina A&T State University

  • Program of campus events

  • Pictorial materials, including photographs of campus, buildings, campus events
    Note: Individuals in photographs must be identified before transfers.

  • Master's theses or doctoral dissertations

  • Alumni publications and papers

  • Campus buildings plans

  • Faculty publications

  • Special Collections:
    • Out of print books pertaining to African Americans
    • Presidents' and Chancellors' papers
    • Single copies of rare books
    • Autographed copies of books written by A&T staff and local and national authors.

  • Oral histories- tapes, videocassettes

    • Materials for Exclusion:

  • Personal memorabilia

  • Regalia

  • Works of Art

  • Student records

  • Financial records, payroll records, accounting records

  • Student grades

  • Yearbooks from other institutions

  • Textbooks

  • Grade books, examinations

  • Admission records

  • Personal records of faculty, staff and students

    • Selection Policy:
    The University Archives acquires materials relating to the university's origin, legend, policies, improvements, expansions, services, and accomplishments of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It maintains university correspondences, documents, files, records and other materials deemed to be of significant historical and research value to the university. Materials not related to the university but have significant impact upon the African American experience and the local area are collected on a selective basis.

    Historical Highlights:

  • Alma Mater

  • Buildings

  • Centennial Quilt

  • A&T Milestones

  • Presidents & Chancellors

  • Oral History - Listen to Franklin McCain talk about the events leading to February 1st.