Duke University Wedgwood Plates Reference collection, 1937-1938

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University. The collection ranges in date from 1937-1938 and includes a brochure, articles and 2 framed plate patterns.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
approx. 7 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0060
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The collection ranges in date from 1937-1938 and includes a brochure, articles and 2 framed plate patterns.

Biographical / historical:

In 1937, planning for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University was well underway. The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates. The first edition, three hundred sets of twelve plates, bore the signature of William Preston Few, Duke's President, on the back. A second unsigned edition was also produced. The plates are no longer made.

For more information, please see http://library.duke.edu/uarchives/history/dukeplates.html.

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

Processed by Archives Staff, February 2007

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2008

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

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Names:
Duke University. Alumni Association
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

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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], Duke University Wedgwood Plates Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.