Harry W. Cox papers, 1948-1977 (bulk 1962-1976)
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Summary
- Creator:
- Cox, Harry W., 1904-1983
- Abstract:
- The holdings within this collection are from the files of Harry W. Cox, accountant to Duke Farms throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The topics in this collection are widely varied although they are primarily focused on the personal and business accounting activities of Doris Duke, her estates, and her charitable foundations. Materials included are business correspondence and memoranda, tax returns, invoices, contracts, bills, and legal documents.
- Extent:
- 7.2 Linear Feet
5,400 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00263
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Harry W. Cox Papers (formerly MSS.003) are part of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives which were donated to the Duke University David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The collection spans the years 1948 to 1977, although the majority of the collection is concentrated in the years 1962 to 1976. The holdings within this collection are from the files of Harry W. Cox, accountant to Duke Farms throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The topics in this collection are widely varied although they are primarily focused on the personal and business accounting activities of Doris Duke, her estates, and her charitable foundations. Materials included are business correspondence and memoranda, tax returns, invoices, contracts, bills, and legal documents. The materials in this collection were originally arranged by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the arrangement has been retained.
- Acquisition information:
- The Harry W. Cox Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a donation from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in June 2009.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Mary Samouelian, October 2011
Encoded by Mary Samouelian, October 2011
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: ua2009-0030
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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