Humanities Council records, 1961 - 1979

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Humanities Council
Abstract:
The Humanities Council of Duke University was created in 1961 to give attention to various matters affecting the humanities departments as a whole, including the advancement of research, interdepartmental and inter-institutional programs, and support for various humanistic activities. The Humanities Council records consist of correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, clippings, and printed programs relating to planning, resource allocation, curriculum, and state of the humanities at Duke University from 1961 to 1979. Major subjects include graduate studies in anthropology, the Department of Music, the Museum of Art, medieval and renaissance studies, the American Comparative Literature Association, the Cooperative Program in the Humanities between Duke and the University of North Carolina, and the National Humanities Center. English.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.26.03.0009
University Archives Record Group:
26 -- Interdisciplinary Institutes, Research Centers, and Departments
26 -- Interdisciplinary Institutes, Research Centers, and Departments > 03 -- University-wide Interdisciplinary programs

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of records relating to planning, resource allocation, curriculum, and state of the humanities at the University as dealt with by the Committee. Correspondence, memoranda, reports (typed and annotated), minutes, clipping, charts, projections, and printed programs comprise the bulk of this collection. There exist some materials that are not created out of the general functioning of the committee. These materials, while not being direct results of committee work, help to better understand the functioning and role of the Committee in the life of the University. These materials are mainly dedications programs and leaflets, reports, booklets, and reports from outside bodies, such as the American Comparative Literature Association.

Biographical / historical:

The Humanities Council of Duke University was originally constituted in 1961. Its function was to give attention to various matters affecting the Humanities departments as a whole, including the advancement of research, interdepartmental and inter-institution programs of lectures, exhibits, seminars, and the support for various humanistic activities. The committee was appointed by the President of the University and consisted of seven faculty members representing the departments of English, Religion, History, Romance Languages, Music, Art, and Philosophy. The first Chair of this committee was Arlin Turner, Professor of English.

Acquisition information:
The Humanities Council Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1974 and 1978.
Processing information:

Processed by Torrence N. Thomas

Completed January 2000

Encoded by Jill Katte, September 2003

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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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], Humanities Council Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.