North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records 1970s-2000s

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Creator
North Carolina State University. Hardwood Research Cooperative
Size
24.95 linear feet (16 cartons, 1 archival box, 1 archival half box, 1 flatfolder); 1.6 megabytes
Call number
UA 140.046
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records contain annual reports, other reports, publications, correspondence, and floppy disks. Materials range in date from the 1970s to the 2000s.

The Hardwood Research Cooperative (HRC) began its work in 1963 to conduct and coordinate research to support ecologically and economically sustainable hardwood forest management. By studying hardwoods in natural and planted forests, the research includes evaluating environmental impacts, conducting tree improvement activities, and promoting and measuring forest productivity.

Biographical/historical note

The Hardwood Research Cooperative (HRC) began its work in 1963 to conduct and coordinate research to support ecologically and economically sustainable hardwood forest management. By studying hardwoods in natural and planted forests, the research includes evaluating environmental impacts, conducting tree improvement activities, and promoting and measuring forest productivity.

The HRC has installed "Region-wide studies" across thirteen Southern states. Data from these studies is sent back to the HRC staff for collective analysis and dissemination to HRC members and the broader scientific/forestry community.

Scope/content

The North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records contain annual reports, other reports, publications, correspondence, and floppy disks. Materials range in date from the 1970s to the 2000s.

Arrangement

This collection has not yet received full archival processing. Materials are arranged in the order received.

Use of these materials

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.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records, UA 140.046, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Transferred from the North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative (Accession 2012.0128)

Processing information

Processed by: Cathy Dorin-Black and Todd Kosmerick, 2012 June; Finding aid created by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2012 June; Digital materials processed by Jessica Rayman, 2017 March.

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Hardwood Research Cooperative Annual Reports 1990s-2000s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 1
Cooperative Tree Improvement Annual Reports 1970s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 1
Hardwood Research Cooperative Annual Reports 1980s-1990s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 2
Research Proposals, Research Concepts 1994-1995 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 2
Annual Contact Meeting 2000 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 2
Hardwood Research Cooperative Series 2 - 8 1983-1994 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Reports (including Cooperative Extension Service) 1980s-1990s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Hardwood Research Cooperative Annual Reports 1996-2000 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Hardwood Short Course 1976, 1980 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Hardwood Profiles 1988-1994 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Hardwood Notes 1995 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Sylvanet 2001-2004 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Doc Handbook Vol. I 1980s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 3
Doc Handbook Vol. II 1970s-1990s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 4
Workplans, Logbooks 1980s-1990s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 4
Various Binders undated (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 4
Workplans 1970s-1980s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 5
Various Binders 1990s-2000s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 5
Folders on Projects 33 and 56 and Study 35 undated (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 6
Correspondence (with partners or industry) 1990s-2000s (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 6
Floppy disks undated (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 7
96 Annual Report Disk [2 disks], 3.5" Floppy 1996 (Accession 2012.0138)
Size: 1 3.5" floppy disk; 7 files; 1.5 megabytes
Carton 7
Hardwood Notes, 3.5" Floppy 1997 (Accession 2012.0138)
Size: 1 3.5" floppy disk; 10 files; 1.6 megabytes
Carton 7
Digital files from floppy disks and zip drives 1996-2002, undated (Accession 2013.0041)
Access to Collection

Researchers may request copies of digital files. The Special Collections Research Center cannot guarantee that all files will open and will not in all cases have software available to read files.

Index card inventory 1983-2002 (Accession 2012.0138)
Half box 8
Publications 1983-1991 (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 9
Studies, Monthly Reports, Annual Meetings, and other files (file cabinet drawer 1) 1994-1998 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 10
Studies, Monthly Reports, Annual Meetings, Information files, Manuals and Guidelines, Advisory Meetings, and other files, 5.25 inch disks (file cabinet drawer 1) 1989-1999 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 11
Information files (file cabinet drawer 1) 1982-1998 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 12
Binders: FOR 593, SWG [Sweetgum] Cuttings(file cabinet drawer 2) 1998 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 12
Binders: Enrichment Plantings NRO & MNT(file cabinet drawer 2) 2002-2004 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 12
Binders: Data Analysts Handbook (file cabinet drawer 2) undated (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 12
Binders: Workplan for Region-wide Studies (file cabinet drawer 2) 1977-1997 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 13
Files including Advisory Board Meetings, Studies (Data) (file cabinet drawer 2) 1978-2001 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 13
Studies, Annual Meetings (file cabinet drawer 2) 1990-2002 Bulk: 1998-2002 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 14
Study information: various studies S 32 - S99, BYPS, and others 1983-1997 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 15
Computer and Software manuals and information, 5.25 inch disks, 3.5 inch disks 1983-1997 (Accession 2012.0162)
Carton 15
Report: the Potential of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) for Producing Cellulose for Industrial Uses, by Donald E. Cole 1974 (Accession 2012.0186)
Box 16
Genetic Parameters and Expected Gains from Open-Pollinated Progeny Tests of Sweetgum and Sycamore, by Emily Butler Schultz 1983 (Accession 2012.0186)
Box 16
Index of Measurement Codes undated (Accession 2012.0186)
Box 16
Graphs and charts, presentation materials undated, 2002 (Accession 2012.0138)
Flat folder 17
Labelled floppy disks and zip drives undated (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 18
96 Annual Report Disk 1, 3.5" floppy disk (Accession 2012.0138)
Size: 1 3.5" floppy disk; 6 files; 1.5 megabytes
Unlabelled floppy disks and zip drives undated (Accession 2012.0138)
Carton 19
A Literature Review of the Causes and Potential Management of a Region-Wide Sycamore Dieback Syndrome 1999 Mar. (Accession 2016.0066)
Box 16
Annual Reports 1995, 1997 (Accession 2016.0066)
Box 16
Annual Reports 1999-2001 (Accession 2016.0066)
Box 16
HRC Region-Wide Study No. 70 1999 Apr. 27 (Accession 2016.0066)
Box 16
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Hardwood Research Cooperative Records, UA 140.046, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

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.