Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Reference collection, 1974, 1986

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0028
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The reference collection contains a report about an exhibit entitled "Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Thirty Years of Philanthropy" hosted in Duke University's Perkins Library and a program from the 1974 dedication of the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building.

Biographical / historical:

The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation was established as a trust on September 14, 1956. Its primary purpose is to further and extend Mrs.Biddle's life-long interests in religious, educational, and charitable activities in New York City and the state of North Carolina. By design the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation stipulates that at least 50 percent of the income or principal expended each year be directed to religious, scientific, literary, medical research, or educational purposes at Duke University. Grant requests are reviewed at quarterly board meetings, usually in March, June, September, and December.

Acquisition information:
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
Processing information:

Processed by Archives Staff, February 2008

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, February 2008

Finding aid updated by April Blevins, May 2024

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

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Names:
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Biddle, Mary Duke, 1887-1960

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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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[Identification of item], Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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