Department of Chemistry records, 1924-1990, 2011
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University Dept. of Chemistry and Gross, Paul Magnus, 1895-1986
- Abstract:
- The records of the Duke University Department of Chemistry comprise large file groups of correspondence, students records, personnel policies, meeting minutes and memoranda, student research lab notebooks, and other items that relate to the history of this department, among the oldest in the University. Records include items relating to faculty members and department chairs.
- Extent:
- 66 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.25.12.0001
- University Archives Record Group:
- 25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences > 12 -- Chemistry
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records of the Duke University Department of Chemistry comprise large file groups of correspondence, students records, personnel policies, meeting minutes and memoranda, student research lab notebooks, and other items that relate to the history of this department, among the oldest in the University. Records include items relating to faculty members such as Paul M. Gross, who was a professor of Chemistry (1919-1965) and Chair of the Chemistry Department (1921-1948), and James F. Bonk, a former professor of Chemistry.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Duke University Department of Chemistry originated with Trinity College in Randolph County, and continued with the College's relocation to Durham County, and the establishment of Duke University. It is listed in the 1899 annual Trinity College catalog. As of 2021, the Department of Chemistry is a part of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, and among the largest departments in the University.
- Acquisition information:
- The Department of Chemistry records were received by the Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer.
- Processing information:
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Processed by: University Archives staff
Updated with partial box list and expanded description by Paula Jeannet and Holly Ren, February-March 2020. Spreadsheet inventory uploaded and collection level notes updated by Tracy M. Jackson, May 2021.
Accession UA2022-0047 added by April Blevins, October 2022.
- Arrangement:
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Collection is in original order as received and is described in that order. Large filing groups exist within boxes and are noted in the inventory.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Department of Chemistry records, 1924-1975, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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- https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/m19q8b