Marine Laboratory records, 1931-2017

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Marine Laboratory
Abstract:
The Duke University Marine Laboratory, founded in 1938, educates undergraduate and graduate students in the marine sciences. Part of the Nicholas School of the Environment, the Beaufort, North Carolina laboratory is also a renowned center of scientific research. The Marine Laboratory Records include photographs, correspondence, memoranda, minutes, recommendations, and reports documenting the Laboratory's work and administration. Major subjects include marine biology, oceanography, and zoology; research and study of the marine sciences; the Marine Biomedical Center; oceanic research vessels including the Monitor; and John D. Costlow, the director of the Laboratory for many years.
Extent:
124.25 Linear Feet
14.8 Gigabytes
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.18.03.0001
University Archives Record Group:
18 -- Nicholas School of the Environment
18 -- Nicholas School of the Environment > 03 -- Marine Laboratory

Background

Scope and content:

The Marine Laboratory Records include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, recommendations, and reports documenting the Laboratory's work and administration. Much of the material focuses on student and faculty research in Beaufort, North Carolina. There are also extensive correspondence and subject files belonging to John Costlow, Director of the Marine Laboratory. The collection also includes personal information on students, faculty, and staff, and these files are restricted under FERPA.

Accessions from 2018 include extensive photographs, including prints and slides, as well as administrative materials, reports, curriculur materials, and others.

Biographical / historical:

The Duke University Marine Laboratory began in 1938. Its original founders, Dr. A.S. Pearse advocated for this coastal laboratory space and succeeded in securing Pivers Island in Beaufort, North Carolina for this purpose. Beginning as a summer research facility, the Marine Laboratory has grown into a year-round center for research and training of undergraduates, graduate students, scientists, and other guests from around the world.

The Marine Laboratory is a campus of Duke University, and operates within the Nicholas School of the Environment. According the Marine Laboratory's website (http://www.env.duke.edu/marinelab), approximately 3500 people visit or research the Marine Laboratory annually. The faculty focus on a diverse set of disciplines, including "oceanography, marine biology, marine biomedicine, marine biotechnology, and coastal marine policy and management."

Acquisition information:
The Marine Laboratory Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1970 (A70-70), 1977 (A77-47, A77-106), 1988 (A88-0055), 1993 (A93-19, A93-120), and 2018 (UA2018.0075. UA2018.0080, UA2018.0085).
Processing information:

Processed by Valerie Gillispie

Completed August 14, 2003

This collection is partially processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, August 14, 2003

Accessions UA2018.0075, UA2018.0080, and UA2018.0085 added by Tracy M. Jackson, January 2019.

Accessions UA2021-0041, UA2021-0043, and UA2022-0011 added by Leah Tams, April 2022.

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Restrictions:

Records, such as search committee files or others pertaining to employment where individuals are identified, are closed for 70 years.

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.

For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use of administrative records. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist.

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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], Marine Laboratory Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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