Associations Reference collection, 1927-ongoing
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. University Archives
- Abstract:
- The Associations Reference Collection contains material about organizations other than the university but with which university faculty, staff, and students have been involved. It contains files of clippings, correspondence, memoranda, and printed materials, and was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Foot
approx. 600 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.01.11.0080
- University Archives Record Group:
- 01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Associations Reference Collection contains material about organizations other than the university, but with which university faculty, staff, and students have been involved. These organizations, which may be local, regional, or national in scope, include informal unincorporated associations as well as foundations and businesses. The forms of material present include correspondence, memoranda, reports, printed materials, news and magazine clippings, rosters, and forms. Major subjects include the Research Triangle, children's education, Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood, pluralism, and student government. The dates span the years 1927 to 1998 with the bulk being 1964 to 1989.
- Acquisition information:
- The Associations Reference Collection was acquired by the University Archives over time.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Thomas Harkins, April 2010
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2010
Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011
Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Associations Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.