Institute of the Arts records, 1981-ongoing

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Institute of the Arts
Abstract:
The Institute of the Arts aims to integrate the arts into the educational process, particularly at the undergraduate level, and to promote cooperation between the various disciplines. Collection contains printed matter, including newsletters, flyers, clippings, handbooks, posters, calendars, and other similar materials. The collection was started in 1981 and is ongoing.
Extent:
0.8 Linear Feet
750 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.26.03.0014
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:

Collection contains mostly printed matter, including newsletters, flyers, clippings, handbooks, posters, calendars and similar material; a few memoranda. Includes the Inaugural Convention booklet for the Louis Sudler Prize of the Arts (1983), and an exhibit catalog, "The Art of India and Pakistan" (1985, cataloged) and an educational packet from the same exhibit. Sample events from collection include Winterfest of Contemporary Arts (Jan. 1985), and posters for "Kashmir and Rajasthan" (tour exhibition of photographs by Raghubir Singh, 1985) and Danny Richmond Jazz Quintet concert (1984). The collection was started in 1981 and is ongoing.

Biographical / historical:

Established in 1981 on the recommendation of Chancellor Pye's Advisory Committee on the Arts, the Institute aims to integrate the arts into the educational process, particularly at the undergraduate level, and to promote cooperation between the various disciplines. English professor James Applewhite was the first director.

Acquisition information:
The Institute of the Arts records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1985.
Processing information:

Processed by Archives Staff, October 2006

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, January 2007

Accessions 85-19, 85-44 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
Performing Arts -- United States
Names:
Duke University. Institute of the Arts
Duke University. Chancellor
Singh, Raghubir

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[Identification of item], Institute of the Arts Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.