Charles Whitaker Papers
MSS 00015
Special Collections Research Center
0.05 Linear feet
1895 - 1896
Charles Whitaker was a student at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in the mid-1890s. The Charles Whitaker Papers consists of a letter, a booklet, and two photographs related to Whitaker's time as a student at the College. The 1895 letter is from North Carolina College President Alexander Holladay, encouraging Whitaker to keep up his studying even while away from school.
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0.1 archival storage box
Whitaker, Charles
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Acquisitions Information
Gift of Miss Elizabeth L. Whitaker of Littleton, North Carolina, in the summer of 1957.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Charles Whitaker Papers, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Copyright Notice
North Carolina State University does not own copyright to this collection. Individuals obtaining materials from the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Research Center are responsible for using the works in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Biographical Note
Charles Whitaker was a student at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in the mid-1890s.
Scope and Content Note
The Charles Whitaker Papers consists of a letter, a booklet, and two photographs related to Whitaker's time as a student at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The letter is from North Carolina College President Alexander Holladay, encouraging Whitaker to keep up his studying even while away from school.
Holladay, Alexander Quarles, 1839-1909
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts--Students--Photographs.
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts--Students--Social life and customs.
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
Whitaker, Charles
Letter from President Alexander Q. Holladay of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
January 8, 1895
General note
Among other things, Holladay encourages him to continue studying and learning at home even though he has dropped out of school.
Transcription of letter from President Alexander Q. Holladay of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
January 8, 1895
"Infantry Drill Regulations", [no date]
General note
This small bound booklet is inscribed, "Presented by Elizabeth L. Whitaker, Littleton, N.C., May 26, 1957. In memory of Brother Charles Whitaker."
Photograph of the faculty of the college
1
1896
General note
Housed in Photograph Collection.
Photograph of a cadet company
1896
General note
Housed in Photograph Collection.