Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall records, 1957-1992 (bulk 1991-1992)

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall
Abstract:
Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall is a freshman dormitory on East Campus. Contains the records of activities of residents Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall. Types of materials include flyers, newsletters, agendas, notes, calendars, and damage reports. Major topics include residential living, Duke University, and social activities among students. The collection also contains accounting materials related to Addoms House. Materials date from 1957-1992 (bulk 1991-1992).
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
200 Items
Language:
Material in] English
Collection ID:
UA.31.16.0002
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 16 -- Residence Halls

Background

Scope and content:

Hte collection includes financial documents from Addoms House, including an account book as well as an undated constitution and records of the social activities of students living in Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall at Duke University from 1991-1992.

Biographical / historical:

Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall opened in 1957 and is constructed of buff brick with limestone trim. Its name commemorates two outstanding scholars who began teaching at Duke with the founding of the Woman's College: Dr. Katherine Everett Gilbert and Dr. Ruth Margery Addoms. In 1930, the new West Campus opened and what had been the Trinity College campus (now East Campus) became the Woman's College.

Gilbert-Addoms, the largest dormitory on East Campus, is home to freshman undergraduate students. Gilbert-Addoms is located between Southgate and Blackwell Residence Halls.

Acquisition information:
The Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1979 and 1995.
Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, June 2006

Accessions A79-126 and A95-51 are described in this finding aid.

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Subjects:
Student housing -- North Carolina -- Durham
Residence and education
Dormitories -- North Carolina -- Durham
College freshmen -- North Carolina -- Durham
Names:
Duke University -- Students -- Social conditions
Duke University -- Students

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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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[Identification of item], Gilbert-Addoms Residence Hall Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.