Events Reference collection, 1896-ongoing

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The Events Reference Collection was collected and compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for the purpose of research and reference. Materials are chiefly printed, and pertain to Duke University celebrations, exhibits, conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, visitors, and other events such as Parents' Weekend, the British-American Festival, and seasonal celebrations. Illustrations and photographs are sometimes present. Information about campus events can also be found in the University Archives records of sponsoring bodies, such as the Duke University Union, and academic departments and divisions.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0069
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The Events Reference Collection was collected and compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for the purpose of research and reference. Materials are chiefly printed, and pertain to Duke University celebrations, exhibits, conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, visitors, and other events such as Parents' Weekend, the British-American Festival, and seasonal celebrations. Campus events are frequently associated with national and global issues and politics. Visitor files chiefly cluster around 1896-1940s and includes Eleanor Roosevelt. Formats include notes, lists, texts of speeches or lectures, fliers, programs, and posters; illustrations and photographs are sometimes present.

More extensive information about campus events can also be found in University Archives records of sponsoring bodies, such as the Duke University Union, student groups, and academic departments and divisions.

Acquisition information:
The Events Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.
Processing information:

Processed by Thomas Harkins and described by Kimberly Sims, July 2009

Updated by Thomas Harkins, April 2010

Updated by Josh Larkin Rowley, February 2011

Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011

Updated by Paula Jeannet, January 2023

Materials are added continuously to this collection. All accessions are described in this collection guide.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
College campuses -- Social aspects
Names:
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) -- History -- 20th century
British American Festival (1984 : Durham, N.C.)
Duke University -- History -- 20th century
Duke University -- Social life and customs
Places:
Durham (N.C.)

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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:

[Identification of item], Events Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.