North Carolina State University, Department of Entomology Film Collection, 1952-1980 (original) (raw)

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Size

13.8 linear feet (1 flatbox; 7 cartons, 1 reel)

Call number

MC 00418

Access to materials

Access to audiovisual materials may be restricted. Use copies may need to be created in order to access these materials. Please contact the department for more information.

The North Carolina State University Department of Entomology used these films for instruction related to pest control. These were produced by a variety of educational film production companies.

This collection consists of 16mm film reels and 1/4" audio tapes, the majority of which were used by Dr. Charles Wright in his classes. Most of these films relate to pest control through chemical agents, but there are several items on other topics.

Biographical/historical note

The North Carolina State University Department of Entomology used these films for instruction related to pest control. These were produced by a variety of educational film production companies.

Scope/content

This collection consists of 16mm film reels and some 1/4" audio tapes, the majority of which were used by Dr. Charles Wright in his classes. Most of these films relate to pest control through chemical agents, but there are several items on other topics.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in the order they were 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, Department of Entomology Film Collection, MC 00418, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Gift of Lewis Deitz, 2011 (Accession 2011.0131); The majority of these films were transferred from UA 024 North Carolina State University Audio/Visual Materials in August 2014; Transferred from Brian Royals, 2024 April (Accession 2024.0043).

Processing information

Finding aid created by Judy Allen Dodson, June 2011; updated by Jennifer Baker, August 2014.

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Organic Phosphate Pesticide 1980

Agriculture Update Pest Management 1980

Soil Insect Control in Corn undated

Pest Control Operator undated

Goodbye, Mrs. Ant undated

Control Insects in Lawn and Garden undated

Vegetable Insects undated

Goodbye Mr. Roach undated

Goodbye, Mr. Roach undated

Safe Use of Pesticides undated

Man Behind the Gun undated

Battle of the Beetles undated

Health Hazards of Pesticides undated

Pesticides: Fundamentals of Proper Application undated

Introducing Insects Butterflies, Beetles & Bugs undated

Rats, Mice and You undated

Stop Rats Forever undated

Biology and Control of Domestic Flies undated

The Sorghum Midge undated

Livestock Pest Controlundated

Use of Anticoagulants undated

Aphids; Plant Life undated

Mexican Bean Beetle undated

Sanitation in Rat Control undated

Dr. Charles Avery on Nematode Control undated (AV2.FM.219)

Care and Maintenance of the Compressed Air Sprayer undated

Operation of Compressed Air Sprayer undated

Longer Life for Wood undated

Fruit/Nut Sprays, There's a Right Way undated

Clegg's Termite and Pest Control, Inc. 1974

Charles Depae: Birds undated

Charles Depae: Botany undated

Jim Hardin: Botany undated

Pesticides: Fundamentals of Proper Application undated

The Biology of Cockroaches undated

Sinclair Refining Company: Insecticides Chemical Warfare Against the Insects 1953 or 1954 (Accession 2024.0043)

16 mm film.

The Spittlebug and Its Control, Hercules Powder Company 1977? (Accession 2024.0043)

16 mm film

Sprache der Bienen with Karl von Frisch undated (Accession 2024.0043)

Language of materials

Materials in German

expression

In German. The English translation is "Language of Bees." The content is the 1920s silent film, but this print is from 1956 or later. It was produced by the Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film (IWF), which did not exist until 1956. A digitized copy can be accessed here: https://av.tib.eu/media/12272

16 mm film

Pollination of Alfafa: A Field Report, by Hercules Powder Company 1952 (Accession 2024.0043)

16 mm film

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Access to audiovisual materials may be restricted. Use copies may need to be created in order to access these materials. Please contact the department for more information.