University Archives photograph collection, 1861-2011

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives and Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The University Archives Photograph Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for use in research and teaching. The University Archives Photograph Collection consists of photographic prints, negatives, slides, illustrations, and a few daguerreotypes. The majority of the collection was generated by Duke University Photography, student publications, and university publications. Subjects include Duke University administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and visitors; Duke University athletics, academic programs, events, student life, reunions, commencements, and other activities; and scenes of Duke University's West and East campuses, the Trinity College campuses (Durham, N.C. and Randolph County, N.C.), campus facilities, campus architecture, Durham, Randolph County, and other related buildings and locations. Also included are photographs separated from other University Archives collections.
Extent:
46.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.15.0009
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 15 -- Audio/Video (A/V), Photographic, and Visual Materials

Background

Scope and content:

The University Archives Photograph Collection consists of photographic prints, negatives, slides, illustrations, and a few daguerreotypes. The majority of the collection was generated by Duke University News Service, Duke University Photography, student publications, and university publications. The collection is arranged into four series: People, Activities, Buildings, and Separated Photographs. The People Series includes portraits and other photographs of individuals related to Duke University, such as presidents, trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and visitors. The Activities Series consists of photographs of University groups and events, including commencements, reunions, athletic teams, academic departments, campus demonstrations, student activities, and other group photographs. The Buildings Series includes scenes of Duke University's West and East campuses, the Trinity College campuses (Durham, N.C. and Randolph County, N.C.), campus facilities, campus architecture, Durham, Randolph County, and other related buildings and locations. The Separated Photographs Series consists of images separated from other University Archives collections for preservation and access.

Biographical / historical:

The University Archives Photograph Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for use in research and teaching.

Acquisition information:
The University Archives Photograph Collection received by the University Archives from a variety of sources, 1972-2022.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Wood, Jill Katte, August 2006

Encoded by Jill Katte, August 2006

Updated by Sherrie Bowser, March 2007

Updated by Molly Bragg, August 2011

Updated by Kimberly Sims, February 2013

Updated by Tracy M. Jackson, March, 2015; accession UA2015.0014.

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

Accession UA2017.0069 added and finding aid updated by Tracy M. Jackson, January 2018.

Updated by Tracy M. Jackson, February 2021; accession UA2019.0082.

Accession UA2015.0054 added by Tracy M. Jackson, July 2021.

Accession UA2022.0068 added by April Blevins, January 2023.

Accession UA2023-0060 added and finding aid updated by April Blevins, September 2024.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Contents

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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], University Archives Photograph Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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