Ida Grady scrapbook, circa 1927-1930

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Summary

Creator:
Grady, Nancy Ida
Abstract:
Nancy Ida Grady, a native of Asheville, N.C., graduated from Duke University's Woman's College in 1928. Scrapbook contains photographs, postcards, calling cards, invitations, programs, poems, and other memorabilia. Among the programs are several from church services in Durham and Asheville, theatre productions including performances by the Taurian Players and the YWCA, and several guest lectures at Duke. Also present are exams, quizzes, and study questions from courses at Duke in Bible study, religions of China and Japan, Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.30.01.0066
University Archives Record Group:
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Scrapbook contains photographs, postcards, calling cards, invitations, programs, poems, and other assorted ephemera and memorabilia. Among the programs are several from church services in Durham and Asheville, theatre productions including performances by the Taurian Players and the YWCA, and several guest lectures at Duke. Also present are exams, quizzes, and study questions from courses at Duke in Bible study, religions of China and Japan, Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The scrapbook has been disassembled and foldered for preservation purposes. Detached clippings and assorted ephemera are housed in envelopes. Nitrate negatives are closed to use; digital scans are available with advance request.

Biographical / historical:

Nancy Ida Grady was from Asheville, N.C. and a 1928 graduate of the Woman's College at Duke University. While at Duke, Grady was Secretary-Treasurer of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), a member of the Historical Society, and Vice-President of the League of Women Voters.

Acquisition information:
The Ida Grady scrapbook was received by the University Archives as a gift in 2008.
Processing information:

Processed by Joshua Larkin Rowley, April 2009

Encoded by Joshua Larkin Rowley, April 2009

Accession UA2008-0070 is described in this finding aid.

Original cellulose nitrate negatives were removed, rehoused, and described by Tracy M. Jackson, July 2018.

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Collection is open for research.

Nitrate negatives are closed to use; access copies are available on request.

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[Identification of item], Ida Grady Scrapbook, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.