Frank D. Dennis papers, 1934-2006
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Summary
- Creator:
- Dennis Frank D. (Frank Ditmars), 1916-2006 and Duke University. University Archives
- Abstract:
- Frank Ditmars Dennis, a white Methodist minister, was born on September 28, 1916. He attended Duke University from 1934 to 1938 and went on to study at Drew Theological Seminary for his graduate degrees. This collection includes materials related to Frank Dennis' time as a student at Duke University such as photographs, materials related to Glee Club, music compositions, and a scrapbook documenting his first year at Duke.
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Foot
- Language:
- Materials in English.
- Collection ID:
- UA.30.01.0105
- University Archives Record Group:
- 30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes materials related to Frank Dennis' time as a student at Duke University. Consists of photographs depicting images of Frank Dennis, Duke's campus, and a Blue Devil banner for a Duke-Georgia Tech football game; music compositions; materials from Glee Club; and a curriculum vitae for Dennis. Collection also contains a scrapbook with material from Dennis' first year at Duke including some correspondence about Dennis getting a fulltime summer job in Duke University Libraries and programs for men's basketball games from the 1934-35 season under Coach Eddie Cameron.
- Biographical / historical:
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Frank Ditmars Dennis, a white Methodist minister, was born on September 28, 1916. He attended Duke University from 1934 to 1938 and went on to study at Drew Theological Seminary for his graduate degrees. During his time at Duke University, Dennis participated in Men's Glee Club, the Undergraduate Ministerial Association, and Men's Student Government; was a member of Omicron Chi Epsilon; and worked in the Orders Department of Duke University Libraries, which was sponsored by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. He developed a career as a pastor and worked as director of Christian Outreach Project. Frank Dennis died on January 08, 2006.
Sources: Chanticleer 1938
Duke University Alumni Register 1938
- Acquisition information:
- The Frank D. Dennis papers were received by the University Archives as a gift from Gail Dennis in August 2024.
- Processing information:
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Processed by April Blevins, October 2024
Accession described in this collection guide: UA2024-0049
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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[Identification of item], Frank D. Dennis papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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