Friends of Duke Chapel records, 1973 - 1999

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Summary

Creator:
Friends of Duke Chapel
Abstract:
The Friends of Duke Chapel was founded in 1974 to provide the means for interested persons to organize into an ongoing, supportive, participatory group to support the ministry and program of Duke Chapel. The records consist of correspondence, official letters to members, advisory board and committee minutes and reports, newsletters, and other organization publications. Materials are present from 1973 to 1999. English.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
1000 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.17.03.0001
University Archives Record Group:
17 -- Duke Chapel
17 -- Duke Chapel > 03 -- Friends of Duke Chapel

Background

Scope and content:

These records were produced by the Friends of Duke Chapel in the course of their activities as a support organization for the program of Duke Chapel. Materials are present from 1973 to 1999. The bulk of the records consists of correspondence, official letters to members, advisory board and committee minutes and reports, newsletters, and other organization publications. There is some material not directly produced by the Friends of Duke Chapel but mentions the organization in its publications, or deals with the history of Duke Chapel.

Biographical / historical:

The Friends of Duke Chapel was founded in 1974 to provide the means for interested persons to organize into an ongoing, supportive, participatory group to support the ministry and program of Duke Chapel. The Friends open membership to anyone interested in the Chapel and its program. It grew out of a predecessor group called the Full Membership Chapel Group, organized under and continuing the name of Duke University Church (Interdenominational). Full Members supported the Chapel program but membership was limited to persons affiliated with the University either as faculty or staff. As part of its mission, the Friends of Duke Chapel provide funds to aid numerous aspects of the Chapel program such as the chapel choir, organ, vestments, renovation needs, and provision of televised services. Membership benefits included weekly mailing of the Sunday bulletin, announcements and invitations to services, concerts, and music programs, as well as a Friends of Duke Chapel newsletter.

The Friends have continuously helped fund and contribute to numerous initiatives and renovations of the Chapel, including the construction of a handicapped ramp access to the Chapel, installation of the Flentrop organ, and providing televised access to the Sunday services for patients at Duke Medical Center. They also contributed to enriching the preaching and theologian-in-residence programs.

An Advisory Board governs the group. Originally a nine-person board, it was enlarged to a thirteen person board in 1981, always including the Dean of the Chapel. Past board members include William Stokes, Helen Crotwell, Jack Blackburn, Arthur Kale, William King, Ella Jean Shore, Carolyn Penny, and Mary Parkerson, who became the first Friends Director in 1980.

Acquisition information:
The Friends of Duke Chapel Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1979-1994.
Processing information:

Processed by Sarah G. Carr in March 2000. Reduced from 2 document boxes (1.4 linear feet) to 1 document box (.7 linear feet). Discarded duplicate copies of correspondence, newsletters, and minutes. Removed documents from metal clasp binders and refoldered all documents into acid-free folders. Photocopied news clippings and material on highly acidic paper onto acid-free bond paper.

Encoded by Jill Katte, September 2003

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Subjects:
Church fund raising
Chapels -- North Carolina -- Durham
Names:
Friends of Duke Chapel
Friends of Duke Chapel
Duke University. Chapel
Duke University -- Religious activities
Duke University -- Buildings

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[Identification of item], Friends of Duke Chapel Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.