Lois Donehoo Heller papers, 1937-1941

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Summary

Creator:
Heller, Lois Donehoo
Abstract:
Heller was a 1941 graduate from the Woman's College at Duke University. The collection includes scrapbooks and photographs which highlight student life at Duke.
Extent:
2 Linear Feet
20 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.30.01.0082
University Archives Record Group:
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes a scrapbook which covers Heller's student years at Duke and includes items from social activities such as dances, sporting events, concerts, theatrical performances, and sorority functions. A photograph album spans from 1937-1939 and shows Heller's late high school years and her early years at Duke. There are images of family trips to Boston and Florida beaches as well as images of St. Petersburg [Fl.] Junior College. Many of the individuals in the album are identified. The images related to Duke showcase student life. Of particular note is an image of an African-American housekeeper and two male students dressed in black face in front of House R. Heller's diploma and loose photographs of her husband, Robert Heller, and Duke's West Campus are also present.

Biographical / historical:

Lois Donehoo graduated from the Woman's College at Duke University in 1941 with a degree in English and was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She married fellow Duke alum Robert Heller, with whom she had three children.

Acquisition information:
The Lois Donehoo Heller Papers were received by the University Archives as a gift in 2013.
Processing information:

Processed by Kimberly Sims, August 2013

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2013

Accession UA2013.0018 is described in this finding aid.

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Names:
Duke University -- Students -- Societies, etc.
Duke University -- Students -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Delta Delta Delta
Heller, Robert C.

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[Identification of item], Lois Donehoo Heller Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.