Spectrum records, 1993-2004

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Spectrum
Abstract:
Spectrum is an organization at Duke University that serves as a vehicle for inter-community dialogue and collaboration among the various cultural groups including: The Asian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Duke India Association, Hillel, Mi Gente, Diya, Native American Studies Coalition, Spectrum Dormitory, and the Students of the Caribbean Association. The collection includes reports, proposals, articles, agendas, brochures, notes, and various materials on the construction and expansion of a multicultural center as well as other social and cultural spaces on campus.
Extent:
0.7 Linear Feet
750 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.04.0009
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 04 -- Student Organizations- Religious and Cultural Organizations

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes reports, proposals, articles, agendas, brochures, notes, and various materials on the construction and expansion of a multicultural center as well as other social and cultural spaces on campus. Items in the collection range in date from 1993-2004.

Biographical / historical:

Spectrum is an organization at Duke University that serves as a vehicle for inter-community dialogue and collaboration among the various cultural groups including: The Asian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Duke India Association, Hillel, Mi Gente, Diya, Native American Studies Coalition, Spectrum Dormitory, and the Students of the Caribbean Association. Spectrum was founded in 1988 by students of color under the guidance of Dr. Edward Hill, director of the Mary Lou Williams Center, as a support network for minority cultural groups on campus. Over the past years Spectrum has submitted numerous proposals to improve social and cultural spaces on campus for the benefit of all students, has spearheaded leadership events, and has supported the notion of 'unity through diversity.'

Acquisition information:
The Spectrum records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in April 22, 2005.
Processing information:

Processed by Sally Sullivan, June 2008

Encoded by Sally Sullivan , June 2008

Accession UA2005-0024 is described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], Spectrum Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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