Mirecourt House records, 1975-2001
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. Mirecourt House
- Abstract:
- Contains the records of Mirecourt House, an independent, co-educational, social, selective undergraduate residence hall at Duke University. Types of materials include constitutions, rosters, correspondence, photographs, applications, surveys, newsletters, schedules, reports, clippings, poster, and color slides. Major subjects include student life, Duke University history, Delta Tau Delta fraternity, residential living, alcohol use, and governance of residential halls. Materials date from 1975 to 2019.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.31.16.0003
- University Archives Record Group:
- 31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 16 -- Residence Halls
Background
- Scope and content:
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Contains memos, correspondence, membership applications, clippings, evaluations, reports, minutes, photographs, social calendars, and a poster pertaining to the governance and social activities of Mirecourt House from 1975 to 2019. Also includes the Annual Reports of the Program of Coeducational Federations, Edens Federation newsletters, materials concerning a proposed takeover of the house's space by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, common room signs from circa 2018-2019, and some color slides.
- Biographical / historical:
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Mirecourt House, established ca. 1975 is an independent co-educational, social-selective residence hall for Duke University undergraduate students in their junior and senior years. Some of Mirecourt House's programs have included a ropes course, tutoring at the Salvation Army, karaoke, and a variety of themed parties. Mirecourt is governed by a House Council elected by members of the group.
Mirecourt is located in Craven Quad of the West Campus of Duke University. In the 1970s, Mirecourt House was part of the Association of Independent Houses. In the 1980s, Mirecourt became part of the Edens Federation. The Edens Federation was established to represent interests of undergraduate residents of Duke University who lived on West Campus in Mirecourt House, Taylor House, Burton House, Lancaster House, Tabard House, and York House. In 1982, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity attempted to move in and fill three floors of the house, causing protest among house members.
Mirecourt House participates in Rush and attracts about 300-500 rushees to fill 10-30 spots. The house is currently co-ed and social-selective.
- Acquisition information:
- The Mirecourt House records were received by the University Archives as a gift in 1980, 1985-1986, and 2019.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, September 2006
Accessions 80-25, 85-122, 86-91 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
Accession UA2019.0036 added by Tracy M. Jackson, September 2019.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Access restricted. Some materials in this collection include student records. 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.
Access restricted. Portions of this collection are closed except to the current president of Mirecourt House and members of Mirecourt House who have graduated from Duke.
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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:
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[Identification of item], Mirecourt House Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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