James Fred Rippy papers, 1926-1935

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Summary

Creator:
Rippy, J. Fred (James Fred), 1892-1977
Abstract:
James Fred Rippy was a professor in the Department of History at Duke from 1926-1936. The collection consists of copies of correspondence created by Dr. Rippy as well as some miscellaneous material. The collection ranges in date from 1926-1935.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0102
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Contains the correspondence of James Fred Rippy while he was a member of the Department of History at Duke. They are largely copies of his own letters. The collection ranges in date from 1926-1935.

Biographical / historical:

James Fred Rippy was born October 27, 1892 in Nubia, Tennessee. He married Mary Dozier Allen on August 19, 1915. He became a faculty member within the Department of History at Duke University in 1926 and taught until September 1936, when he left Durham to take a position at the University of Chicago. Upon retirement, he returned to Durham.

Acquisition information:
The James Fred Rippy Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in October 1953.
Processing information:

Processed by Archives Staff, October 2006

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, January 2007

Accession A48-1503 is described in this finding aid.

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Names:
Duke University -- Faculty

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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], James Fred Rippy Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.