Office of Human Resources Reference collection, 1950-[ongoing]

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The Office of Human Resources Reference Collection contains files of memoranda, personnel policy notices, employee handbooks and newsletters, policy manuals, news clippings, literature on training opportunities, and other materials concerning the personnel management functions of the University. Materials date from the early 1950s through the 1990s. Major subjects include benefits, wages and salaries, upward mobility programs and training, services for employees, employee awards and appreciation events, and personnel policies and work rules. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet
2,500 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0031
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The Office of Human Resources Reference Collection contains files of memoranda, personnel policy notices, employee handbooks and newsletters; policy manuals; news clippings, brochures, and other printed materials. The collection is organized in five series: 1) Management 2) Personnel Department 3) Awards 4) Training 5) Benefits

Biographical / historical:
Chronology List
Date Event
1948/1949
The position of Personnel Director first appeared in the University Bulletin. The appointee, Walter G. Cooper, reported to the Business Manager and Comptroller. The Personnel Department was given authority over all "employees of the University who are not directly connected in a professional capacity with its social or academic activities."
1969/1970
The Personnel Department had the following structure: Director, Wage and Salary, Personnel Records, Employment Office, Medical Center Personnel, Training and Development, Cost Reduction
1980-1982
The Human Resources division was created and structured as follows: Director (an Assistant Vice President), Benefits and Records, Employee Relations, Employee Services, Wage and Salary, Human Resources Development, Employment Office, Labor Relations
1997
Administration, Benefits Administration, Temporary Services, Employee Occupational Health Services, Learning/Training and Organizational Development, Rewards and Recognition [formerly Wage and Salary], Recruitment.
2000
The Human Resources division became headed by a Vice President
Acquisition information:
The Office of Human Resources Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for reference and research.
Processing information:

Processed by Thomas Harkins, March 2004

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, December 2007

Updated by Molly Bragg, August 2011

Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

This collection was created as part of the reorganization of the ready reference files to consolidate non-record material pertaining to the University's human resources management functions into a reference collection. Files concerning the subject were found under various headings in Small Collections, under Employee ...; Employment Office; Human Resources, Department of; and Personnel Department, and also in artificial collections about the Personnel Department and the Human Resources Department; Policy Manuals; Wage and Salary Administration; Employee Relations Office, and Employee Unions.

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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], Office of Human Resources Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.