Abstract Cora Paul Bomar (1913-2008) was a state and national leader in the library field and an active and well-regarded advocate for school libraries. Bomar was a library and information studies professor at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) from 1969-1979.The Cora Paul Bomar Papers date from 1950 to 2008 and contain artifacts, awards, biographical material, clippings, correspondence, endowment information, membership cards, photographs, publications, remembrances...

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Kathryn Stripling Byer, typically referred to as Kay, was the first woman and fifth overall North Carolina Poet Laureate, from 2005-09. This collection consists of a large amount of Kathryn's poems. Many of these poems are drafts, hand-written or annotated versions of the poem. Included in this collection are 8 of Kathryn's publications (books and chapbooks), however these pieces are found in folders as individual papers.

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Amy Marie Charles was a professor of English literature at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro from 1956 until 1984. In addition, she authored a biography of the seventeenth-century English poet George Herbert (Cornell University Press, 1977). This collection consists of documentary material collected by Dr. Charles for her study of Herbert's life.

Abstract Anthony Fragola was a professor in the UNCG Media Studies Department until his retirement in 2014. He earned his BA from Columbia University, his MA in Comparative Literature from UNC Chapel Hill, and his Master of Professional Writing from the University of Southern California. He published two books: The Erotic Dream Machine: Interviews with Alain Robbe-Grillet on his Films, co-authored with Roch C. Smith, and a collection of short stories, Feast of the Dead. His films include "Another...

Abstract Raymond J. Gariglio came to UNCG in 1966 as a Professor of Music and became the bandmaster for all UNCG performing band ensembles. In 1969, he established the UNCG Jazz Ensemble, the first university-accredited jazz ensemble in North Carolina. A native of Illinois, Gariglio established himself as a premier clarinetist and musician in both the classical and jazz worlds of Chicago in the 1960s, performing as first clarinet and featured soloist for such major ensembles as the Lyric Opera...

Abstract Dr. Ramiro Lagos, UNCG emeritus professor and renowned Colombian poet, joined the faculty of the former Department of Romance Languages in 1966. He retired after 28 years of service as a faculty member and 13 additional years directing or teaching in the UNCG Summer Program in Spain. A scholar and a poet, he has published 27 books of his poetry and essays and four anthologies of poetry from Latin America and Spain.The collection includes drafts of poetry, newspaper clippings,...

Abstract Dr. Eloise P. Lewis became the founding Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Under her leadership, the School gained state and national accreditation, a master's degree program was added, and a chapter of the honorary society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, was established.The Lewis Papers cover her career from 1953 to 1985 as well as some of her activities after her retirement. The collection contains correspondence,...

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William C. Link was a professor of history at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The collection includes research materials used by him in writing a biography of William C. Friday and materials used for the Southern Oral History Program's North Carolina Politics Project (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).

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This collection contains several audio tapes, personal correspondence, and programs related to Harriet Elliot, who, for many years, was the Dean of Women and Professor of Political Science and History at the Woman's College in Greensboro (now UNC Greensboro).

Scope and Contents The Patrick Lee Lucas Papers contain materials from the files of Patrick Lee Lucas who was a faculty member in the UNCG Department of Interior Architecture from 2002 to 2013. The collection contains materials describing mid-twentieth century architecture, particularly the work of architect Edward Loewenstein of Greensboro. Included are descriptions and photos of Loewenstein-designed houses as well as notes, designs, and brochures for several exhibits and symposia focused on Loewenstein's...

Abstract Craig Nova is the award-winning author of eleven novels. His writing has appeared in Esquire, The Paris Review, The New York Times Magazine, and Men's Journal, among others. His novels have been translated into ten languages. He has also written scripts for Touchstone Films and Behavior. Nova taught creative writing at UNC Greensboro. In 2005 he was named Class of 1949 Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.The collection...

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Dr. David Olson is a professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As a teacher and political scientist, Olson focuses on the study of comparative legislatures and democratization. This collection, compiled by Dr. David Olson, documents political campaigns, both in the United States and on a global level, from the early nineteenth century to the most recent American presidential election in 2012.

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The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor is the chief academic officer of the University and provides academic and administrative leadership in all matters of curriculum and program development, the advancement of teaching, and the support of research and other scholarly and creative work in the academic community.This collection contains the administrative records of the Office of the Provost at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Florence Louise Schaeffer joined the Chemistry Department at the Woman's College (now UNCG) in 1922. She became Department Head in 1934 and taught at the College until 1973.

Abstract Loren Schweninger is Professor Emeritus at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research interests include Race and Slavery in the United States, African American History, the Nineteenth Century South, and Documentary History. During his career, Schweninger spearheaded numerous petition projects covering race and slavery in America.He wrote numerous publications and received many honors and awards, both regionally and nationally. Some of Schweninger's most recent...

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Dr. Mark Smith-Soto is Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages (Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures) at UNCG Greensboro. Dr. Smith-Soto also served as editor/poetry editor of International Poetry Review from 1991 to 2022, and as director of the Center for Creative Writing in the Arts from 2005 to 2015.

This collection contains published and unpublished poetry, and photocopies of poetry by Mark Smith-Soto, teaching materials, and publications.

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Patricia A. Sullivan was the ninth Chancellor of UNCG, but was the first female to hold this position. This collection attempts to serve as a living memory of Chancellor Sullivan. The contents in this collection consist of some of the following categories: photos, Sullivan’s personal notes and papers, Women’s College memorabilia, correspondence, and artifacts.

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An American flag, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, biographical information, and miscellaneous publications related to Katherine Taylor and her time at UNCG.

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Dr. Allen W. Trelease (1928-2011) was an emeritus professor of history at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. He came to UNCG in 1967 and served for 27 years until his retirement in 1994.

The Allen Trelease Papers date from the 1980s to 2005. It contains photographs, research materials, and manuscripts of two books he authored on the history of UNCG.

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Celeste Ulrich (1924- ) was a professor of health, physical education and recreation at UNCG from 1956 to 1979, and a leader in the field of physical education. The Celeste Ulrich Speeches date from 1950 to 1991 and include transcripts of speeches spanning Ulrich's professional career.

Abstract The position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs was created in 1971. The title changed to Associate Vice Chancellor in 1988 and to Vice Provost in 1991. Today the title of the office is Vice Provost for Academic and Enrollment Services.This collection consists primarily of reports, correspondence, memos, and other papers. These papers reflect the increased administrative responsibilities of the Office of Academic Affairs, especially as a result of federal laws and...