Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records, 1956-1983
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
- Abstract:
- Courses in Russian language and literature were offered at Duke University in the early 1950s. The Russian Department was formed in 1958, renamed Slavic Languages and Literatures in 1967, and renamed again in the 2006-2007 academic year to Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Collection contains largely the files of Magnus Jan Krynski, chairman of the department from ca. 1966-1988, along with the records of other faculty members. The material dates from 1956-1983.
- Extent:
- 4.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.25.37.0001
- University Archives Record Group:
- 25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences > 37 -- Slavic and Eurasian Studies
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection contains largely the files of Magnus Jan Krynski, chairman of the department from ca. 1966-1988, along with the records of other faculty members. Materials present include correspondence with students, job applicants, and faculty at other institutions, departmental budgets, vitae, printed matter, reports, and other materials pertaining to the teaching of Slavic languages and literatures, including courses in technical Russian for scientists and engineers, and professional activities of the faculty. The material dates from 1956-1983.
- Biographical / historical:
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Courses in Russian language and literature were offered at Duke University in the early 1950s. The Russian Department was formed in 1958, and renamed Slavic Languages and Literatures in 1967. Bronislas Jezierski was the first chairman (1958-1966), followed by Magnus Krynski (1966-1989), Tom Lahusen (1989-1994), Stefan Pugh (1995-1998), Denis Mickiewicz (Acting Director, 1998-1999), and Edna Andrews (2000-). The name of the department changed to Slavic and Eurasian Studies in the 2006-2007 academic year.
- Acquisition information:
- The Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1990.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Archives Staff, January 2007
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, June 2007
Accession A90-2 is described in this finding aid.
Restrictions updated by April Blevins, December 2023
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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- https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/m1t14k