Baseball Research: R.G. (Hank) Utley Pi Kappa Papers, 1899-1956

Abstract:

Contains notes, photograph, photocopies, and other documents relating to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity events at North Carolina State University from 1899 through 1956, especially the baseball game and Pika ball held annually on Easter Monday.

Robert Gerald (Hank) Utley (1924-), executive director of the Cabarrus County Boys Club in Concord, North Carolina, graduated from North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) in 1950. While he was a student, he played on the baseball team, 1946-1950, and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Ultey, R.G., 1924-

Title

R.G. (Hank) Utley Pi Kappa Papers, 1899-1956

Call Number

MC 357

Extent

.75 linear feet, 2 archvial boxes

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.

Acquisitions Information

Gift of R.G. Utley, 2004 December (Accession 2004-0012).

Preferred Citation

[Idenftification of item], R.G. (Hank) Utley Pi Kappa Alpha Papers, MC 357, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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Processing Information

Processed by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 February 10

Encoded by Steven Mandeville-Gamble, 2006 February 10

Biographical Note

Robert Gerald (Hank) Utley (1924-) graduated from North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering (later North Carolina State University) in 1950. While he was a student, he played on the baseball team, 1946-1950, and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Utley afterwards lived in Concord, North Carolina, was executive director of the Cabarrus County Boys Club.

Scope and Content Note

Contains notes, photographs, photocopies, and other documents related to Pi Kappa Alpha activities at North Carolina State University. Primarily documents the Pika Ball and baseball game held annually on the Monday of every Easter week from 1899 to 1956.

Organization of the Collection

Arranged loosely on chronology.

Online Catalog Terms

The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Individuals

Utley, R.G., 1924-

Corporate Entities

• Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Epsilon Chapter (North Carolina State University)
• North Carolina State University -- Baseball -- History.
• North Carolina State University -- Societies, etc. -- History
• North Carolina State University -- Students -- Social life and custom -- 20th century.

Topics

• College Students -- North Carolina -- Societies, etc.
• Greek letter societies -- North Carolina -- Raleigh.
• Student activities -- North Carolina -- Raleigh.

Geographic Names

• Raleigh (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.

Detailed Description of the Collection