VERTICAL FILES
The Reference Department of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library houses, memorabilia, and
newspaper clippings of presidents/chancellors, faculty, and staff. Among the library's
manuscripts are the following collections of note:
- Dr. Donna Jean Benson (1954-), interim chancellor of North Carolina Central University
(1992-1993).
- Mary Bohanon (1948-1975), founded the Drama Department at North Carolina Central
University.
- Attorney Julius Chambers (1936-), fourth chancellor of North Carolina Central
University (1993-).
- Diana S. Dent (1938-1960), first chair of the Home Economics Department at North
Carolina Central University.
- Wayne Dunn (1977-1979), counselor in the Academic Skills Center at North Carolina
Central University.
- Helen G. Edmonds (1911-), Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,
University's Interior Committee, and Professor Emeritus (1941-1977).
- Dr. Ruth C. Edwards (1931-1957), chair of the Department of Music at North Carolina
Central University.
- Dr. Alfonso Elder (1898-1974), second college president of North Carolina Central
University (1948-1963).
- Dr. William E. Farrison, chair of the English Department at North Carolina Central
University (1939-1970).
- Dr. John Hope Franklin (1915-), professor of history at North Carolina Central
University.
- Dr. C. G. O'Kelly, professor at North Carolina Central University and instructor of
extension groups throughout the state.
- Dr. Octavia B. Bowers Knight, professor of education at North Carolina Central
University (1961-1982).
- Dean Louise Latham (1948-1968), Dean of Women at North Carolina Central University.
- Dr. Samuel Proctor Massie (1919), third college president (1964-1966).
- Dr. Helen S. Miller, chair of Nursing Department (1956-1982).
- Pauline F. Newton (1924-1963), English professor at North Carolina Central University.
- Dr. Tyronza R. Richmond (1940-), third chancellor and sixth leader of North Carolina
Central University (1986-1991).
- Herman Riddick (1945-1968) coach at North Carolina Central University.
- Dr. James Edward Shepard (1875-1947), founder and president of the National Training
School and Chautauqua (1910-1947),now known as North Carolina Central University.
- Dr. James Taylor (1926-1970), Dean of Men, professor of psychology, and Executive
Director of the James E. Shepard Memorial Foundation.
- Dr. Albert Turner, Dean of the School of Law at North Carolina Central University
(1942-1965).
- Dr. Leroy Walker, second chancellor of North Carolina Central University (1983-1986).
- Dr. Albert N. Whiting (1917-), fourth president and first chancellor of North Carolina
Central University (1967-1984).
- Dr. Carroll T. Willis (1923-), chair of the Department of Commerce at North Carolina
Central University.