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The Walter L. Smith Papers, 1934-1986, contain speeches, minutes, correspondence, programs, a scrapbook, a diary, memos, lists, newsclippings, photographs, and memorabilia from Smith's military service in World War II and his involvement with NC State University. The scrapbook is titled "The Success Story of A. E. Finley."
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Walter Little Smith (1914-2007) graduated from North Carolina State College in July 1935 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering (aeronautical option). During World War II, Smith served in the U.S. Army. He became a lieutenant colonel and was Chief of the Supply Division, Engineering Section, Advance Section Communications Zone (ADSEC). He helped set up the Engineering Section in France beginning on 9 June 1944 as part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Smith served several years on the building committee for what was then North Carolina State College. When the Board of Governors for the UNC System was formed in 1971, individual Boards of Trustees were formed for each campus as well. Smith was appointed to the NC State University Board of Trustees, and served on the board from 1972 to 1981. NC State University awarded Smith the Watauga Medal in 1983 for his service to the school.
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Walter Little Smith (1914-2007) graduated from North Carolina State College in July 1935 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering (aeronautical option).
During World War II, Smith served in the U.S. Army. He became a lieutenant colonel and was Chief of the Supply Division, Engineering Section, Advance Section Communications Zone (ADSEC). He helped set up the Engineering Section in France beginning on 9 June 1944 as part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Smith served several years on the building committee for what was then North Carolina State College. When the Board of Governors for the UNC System was formed in 1971, individual Boards of Trustees were formed for each campus as well. Smith was appointed to the NC State University Board of Trustees, and served on the board from 1972 to 1981. NC State University awarded Smith the Watauga Medal in 1983 for his service to the school.
Smith also served on the board of directors of the Research Traingle Foundation and on the board of direcctors of the North Carolina Children's Orthopedia Hospital in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was president of Foresmith, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina as well.
Mr. Smith died on September 3, 2007.
The Walter L. Smith Papers, 1934-1986, contain speeches, minutes, correspondence, programs, a scrapbook, a diary, memos, lists, newsclippings, photographs, and memorabilia from Smith's military service in World War II and his involvement with NC State University. The scrapbook is titled "The Success Story of A. E. Finley."
This collection is arranged in two series: 1) NC State University Papers and Memorabilia and 2) World War II Papers.
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[Identification of item], Walter L. Smith Papers, MC 00637, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Sally A. Smith, 2018 (Accession 2018.0013).
Processed by: Todd Kosmerick, 2018 January; machine-readable finding aid by: Todd Kosmerick, 2018 January; reprocessed by: Carrie Wilson, 2021 July; updated by: Carrie Wilson, 2021 July.
The collection is organized into two principal series:
In addition to the report, this book contains photos and maps relating to its contents.
Inventory, roster, and suggested monthly after action report from engineer supply division.
Roster of Company "C" Twenty-Third Infantry at Fort Sam in Houston, Texas.
Engagement announcements for Miss Helen Hurley Blalock to William V. Grickis and Miss Henrietta Ramos to Robert Reynolds Anderson, Jr.
This is the 9th edition of this guide, which was published by the Military Service Publishing Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The subtitle is "A Ready Reference on Customs and Correct Procedures Which Pertain to Commissioned Officers of the Army of the United States."
This photo journal contains printed photographs of steel mills and construction projects. They are all in black and white, and some feature views from aboard ships or depictions of workers.
Contains a map of the moon, a map of Asia, and a map of the United States.
This report was published for the European Theatre of Operations and includes information dating from 7 February 1944 to 30 June 1945. It contains information regarding intelligence, maps, port reconstruction, railroads, coal mining, and supplies. The box in which it is contained has "History of ADSEC WWII" written in pen on the front.
This yearbook was published by The Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
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[Identification of item], Walter L. Smith Papers, MC 00637, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.
The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.