Reinard Harkema Papers
MC 00119
Special Collections Research Center
3.25 Linear feet
1936-1978
The Reinard Harkema papers contain student recommendations, student photos, professional correspondence, and other professional papers associated with Harkema's tenure as professor of zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936 to 1978. Letters make up the bulk of the written collection, with notable correspondence between Harkema and David A. Becker, Alva Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever. Other material includes handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; and a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975.
Reinard Harkema (1910-1978) received his A.B. from Calvin College and his Ph.D. in 1935 from Duke University. Harkema taught at North Carolina State University from 1936 to 1978 as professor of zoology with a specialization in parasitology of wild animals. In addition to classroom teaching, he headed the pre-dental and pre-medical program in the Department of Zoology. During World War II he served in the United States Medical Corps as a parasitologist, and was a consultant to the Air Force following the war. In 1956, Dr. Harkema was elected president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, and in 1969 he received the NCSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.
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6 archival boxes and one archival half box
Restrictions to Access
This collection has restricted access. Series 2, Recommendations, is CLOSED until 1 January 2054. The remainder of the collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information
Gift of Mrs. Reinard Harkema, 1979 January 15 (Accession no. 1979-0013).
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Reinard Harkema Papers, MC 119, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Proccessing Information
Processed by Anna R. Craft,
2006 September
Encoded by Anna R. Craft,
2006 September
Biographical Note
Reinard Harkema (1910-1978) received his A.B. from Calvin College and his Ph.D. in 1935 from Duke University. Harkema taught at North Carolina State University from 1936 to 1978 as professor of zoology with a specialization in parasitology of wild animals. In addition to classroom teaching, he headed the pre-dental and pre-medical program in the Department of Zoology. During World War II he served in the U.S. Medical Corps as a parasitologist, and was a consultant to the Air Force following the war. In 1956, Dr. Harkema was elected president of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, and in 1969 he received the NCSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.
Scope and Content Note
The
Reinard Harkema papers contain student recommendations, student photos, professional correspondence, and other professional papers associated with Harkema's tenure as Professor of
Zoology at
North Carolina State University, 1936 to 1978. Letters make up the bulk of the written collection, with notable correspondence between Harkema and
David A. Becker,
Alva Harris,
Reginald D. Manwell, and
Sturgis McKeever. Other material includes handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various
North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; and a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975.
Organization of the Collection
This collection is arranged in three series: Correspondence, Recommendations, and Other Professional Papers and Materials.
Becker, David A.
Harkema, Reinard
Harris, Alva H. (Alva Howard), 1930-
Manwell, Reginald D. (Reginald Dickinson), 1897-
McKeever, Sturgis
North Carolina Academy of Science.
North Carolina State University. Dept. of Zoology--Faculty.
North Carolina State University. Dept. of Zoology--History.
College teachers--North Carolina--History
Letters (correspondence)
Parasitologists
Photographs
Zoologists--North Carolina
Zoology--Study and teaching (Higher)--North Carolina
Correspondence
MC 119 Series 1
2.0 Linear feet
1936-1978
4 archival boxes
Scope and Contents note
The Reinard Harkema correspondence series contains professional correspondence written and received during Harkema's term as Professor of Zoology at North Carolina State University, 1936-1978. These papers document Harkema's correspondence with students, lawmakers, and colleagues in zoology and parasitology at N.C. State and other institutions. Notable correspondents include David A. Becker, Alva H. Harris, Reginald D. Manwell, and Sturgis McKeever.
A
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Ba-Be
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Becker
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Bi-By
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Ca-Ch
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Cl-Cu
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D
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E
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F
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G
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Ha-He
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Harris, Alva
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Hi-Hu
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I-J
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K
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L
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M
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Manwell, Reginald D.
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Mc
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McKeever, Sturgis
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N-O
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P
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Q-R
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Sa-Sl
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2
Sm-Su
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3
T
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4
U-V
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W
4
6
X-Z
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7
Recommendations
MC 119 Series 2
0.75 Linear feet
1954-1978
1 archival box and one archival half box
Conditions Governing Access note
This series is CLOSED until 1 January 2054.
Scope and Contents note
The Reinard Harkema recommendations series, 1950-1978, is comprised of letters of recommendation written by Harkema for his students, as well as student letters to Harkema, requesting recommendations.
A
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B
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2
C
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D-E
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F-G
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H
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I-K
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L-M
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8
N-R
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1
S-T
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2
U-Z
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3
Other Professional Papers and Materials
MC 119 Series 3
0.5 Linear feet
1940-1978
1 archival box
Scope and Contents note
The Reinard Harkema series of other professional papers and materials includes requests for reprints of Harkema's articles; handbooks, programs, and proceedings from various North Carolina Academy of Science events and meetings; a photograph album with pictures of Harkema's comparative anatomy classes between 1966 and 1975; and a book titled
Jukes-Edwards: A Study in Education and Heredity, by A. E. Winship.
Harkema article reprints
7
1
Academy of Science
7
2
Comparative Anatomy Class Photo Album
7
3
Miscellaneous Professional Papers
7
4
Jukes-Edwards by A.E. Winship
7
5