Community History Projects
Projects on this page represent a selection of the work of multiple departments.
King & the Klan: a Visual Experience
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at Reynolds Coliseum at NC State University on July 31, 1966. In response to his upcoming visit, the Ku Klux Klan staged an 1,800-person march through downtown Raleigh. In this digital installation crafted by Dr. Margaret Baker and Dr. Jason Miller, students were able to view newly discovered footage of Dr. King and previously undeveloped photographs of the KKK march. This installation has become an integral part of NC State’s new course HSS 201 - Critical…
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement, Collections & Research Engagement
Voices of the Russell School
A multifaceted project that brought together members of the local community with the Libraries, the College of Education, and DELTA to present the history and voices of the Historic Russell School, a Rosenwald School built in 1926 in Durham County, North Carolina.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement, Non-Library Faculty, Learning Spaces & Services
PrideFest Exhibit for LGBTQ+ History Month
An immersive exhibit hosted by the NC State University LGBTQ Pride Center and the Libraries celebrating Pride by highlighting LGBTQ+ history, stories, media, advocacy and accomplishments.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement
University History Walking Tour Videos
The walking tour showcases iconic buildings and places on the NC State University campus. The videos feature archival materials including images, film, maps, and architectural drawings.
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Contributing departments: Special Collections Research Center, Libraries Communications, Learning Spaces & Services
Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Project (vMLK)
The Virtual MLK Project is an immersive digital experience of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "A Creative Protest (Fill Up the Jails)" speech which was delivered at White Rock Baptist Church in Durham, NC in February 1960. The project is displayed in virtual reality, large scale video walls, immersive audio, and a simulation experience.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement, Community Engagement, Information Technology, Learning Spaces & Services, Open Knowledge Center
Red, White & Black
The Red, White & Black website is an online counterpart to the human-guided walking tour about African-American history at NC State.
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Contributing departments: Digital Library Initiatives (DLI)Student Leadership Initiative
NC State Student Leaders Tell Their Stories
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Contributing departments: Digital Library Initiatives (DLI), Special Collections Research Center