Rotary Club of Durham records, 1915-2005
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Summary
- Creator:
- Rotary Club of Durham (Durham, N.C.)
- Abstract:
- The Rotary Club of Durham was chartered in 1915 as part of Rotary International, an organization of service clubs. The records from the Rotary Club of Durham include bulletins, committee files, membership cards, board minutes, anniversary projects, photographs, scrapbooks, and other miscellaneous materials relating to the activities and members of the club.
- Extent:
- 21 Linear Feet (15 boxes)
- Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.01113
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records from the Rotary Club of Durham include bulletins, committee files, membership cards, board minutes, anniversary projects, photographs, scrapbooks, and other miscellaneous materials relating to the activities and members of the club.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Rotary Club of Durham was first organized by Walter Holladay in November 1915 as a branch of Rotary International. In its early years, the club participated in numerous projects, including the building of Rotary Park in Durham, fundraising for community organizations, serving underprivileged children, and assisting the war effort through selling war bonds and volunteering for the Red Cross. Following World War II, the club began establishing loan funds and scholarship programs for students. It partnered with the Y.M.C.A. and sponsored camp programs for local youths. The Club also arranged exchanges with other Rotary Clubs internationally. The first woman was inducted into membership in 1988, and the Club celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2015. The Club continues to operate in Durham and is a part of Rotary International District 7710.
- Acquisition information:
- The Rotary Club of Durham Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2008. Addition received as a gift in 2023.
- Processing information:
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Accession 2008-0272 received and preliminarily processed by Meghan Lyon in 2008.
Addition 2023-0188 received and added in Dec. 2023 by Meghan Lyon.
Materials have not been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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