American Assembly (Duke University) records, 1957 - 1961
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Summary
- Creator:
- American Assembly (Duke University)
- Abstract:
- American Assembly is a national, non-partisan public affairs forum illuminating issues of public policy by commissioning research and publications, sponsoring meetings, and issuing reports, books, and other literature. It was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1950. The American Assembly sponsored southeastern regional meetings at Duke University from 1957 to 1961. Records include correspondence, printed matter, press releases, programs, agendas, reports, and other materials concerning the assemblies held at Duke University. Correspondents include Benjamin Ratchford, Lloyd Saville, and A. Hollis Edens. Major subjects include monetary policy and national goals. English.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
1000 Items - Language:
- English.
- Collection ID:
- UA.01.05.0001
- University Archives Record Group:
- 01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 05 -- On-Campus Assemblies and Festivals
Background
- Scope and content:
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American Assembly Records include correspondence, printed matter, press releases, programs, agendas, reports, and other materials concerning the assemblies held at Duke University. The bulk of the records date from 1959 to 1961, and relate to planning for the second and third southeastern regional assemblies held at Duke on monetary policy in 1959, and on national goals in 1961. Correspondents include Benjamin Ratchford, Lloyd Saville, and A. Hollis Edens.
- Biographical / historical:
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American Assembly is a national, non-partisan public affairs forum illuminating issues of public policy by commissioning research and publications, sponsoring meetings, and issuing reports, books, and other literature. It was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1950. The American Assembly sponsored southeastern regional meetings at Duke University from 1957 to 1961. The program brought together leaders from business, labor, government, and academia, and its final reports were published and distributed to schools, libraries, and other institutions.
- Acquisition information:
- The American Assembly Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1978.
- Processing information:
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This collection is unprocessed: may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Encoded by Jill Katte, February 2005
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[Identification of item], American Assembly Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.