Alma Mater lyrics (no longer used), N.C. State University, 1925

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Title:
Alma Mater lyrics (no longer used), N.C. State University, 1925
Description:
These are the former lyrics to NC State's alma mater song. In February 2022, the lyrics were modified by the university's Board of Trustees, removing the word "Dixie" and replacing it with "Southern" in the song's first line "Where the Southern winds so softly blow." A growing number of students, faculty, staff, and alumni expressed concerns about the use of "Dixie," and the change was supported unanimously by the Board.
Topics:
University History
Subjects:
Alma maters (Songs)
State universities and colleges -- North Carolina
Original Format:
Typescript
Extent:
1 page
Item identifier:
mc00007_2015_20210824_24142
Lyricist:
Fountain, Alvin M. more info on Fountain, Alvin M. 
Composer:
Norris, Bonnie F., Jr. more info on Norris, Bonnie F., Jr. 
Created Date:
Genre:
Alma mater songs
Names:
North Carolina State University -- History more info on North Carolina State University -- History 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections