Dept. of Sociology records, 1953-1990
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. Department of Sociology
- Abstract:
- The Dept. of Sociology at Duke was established in 1930 by Charles Abram Ellwood (1873-1946) and remains an active department to this day offering degrees to both undergraduates and graduate students. This collection contains student research papers, course syllabi, memoranda, newspaper clippings, documentation from the Sociology Majors Union, as well as other various departmental documents.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
750 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.25.38.0001
- University Archives Record Group:
- 25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences > 38 -- Sociology
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains student research papers, course syllabi, memoranda, newspaper clippings, documentation from the Sociology Majors Union, as well as other various departmental documents.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Dept. of Sociology at Duke was established in 1930 by Charles Abram Ellwood (1873-1946) and remains an active department to this day offering degrees to both undergraduates and graduate students. This department seeks to educate students on the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. At Duke the department was known as the Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology until 1972 when the two fields split into separate departments.
- Acquisition information:
- The Dept. of Sociology Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in May 22, 1995.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Sally Sullivan, June 2008
Encoded by Sally Sullivan, June 2008
Accession UA95-55 is described in this finding aid.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Dept. of Sociology Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.