Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Office of the Treasurer records, 1891-1924

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Summary

Creator:
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Office of the Treasurer
Abstract:
In the early years of Trinity College, the President handled most financial affairs with assistance and guidance from the Board of Trustees. When the College moved to Durham in 1892, one of the trustees, Durham businessman Virginius Ballard, filled the post of College Treasurer and served until 1898. President John C. Kilgo took over the task until 1907. At that point, it appears that an office of Treasurer was formally established, as Dallas W. Newsom is listed in the Catalog as Treasurer. The collection includes ledgers and ledger sheets, cash books, journals, insurance policies, bonds, titles, leases, building and service contracts, correspondence, reports and other records, with bulk dates of 1910-1924. Records from 1891 concerning the Durham campus and buildings are also included.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet
2,500 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.10.01.0002
University Archives Record Group:
10 -- Executive VP and Treasurer & Administration (Business and Finance)
10 -- Executive VP and Treasurer & Administration (Business and Finance) > 01 -- Executive VP and Treasurer

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes ledgers and ledger sheets, cash books, journals, insurance policies, bonds, titles, leases, building and service contracts, correspondence, reports and other records, with bulk dates of 1910-1924. Records from 1891 concerning the Durham campus and buildings are also included. Most of the pages are brittle and should be handled with care.

Biographical / historical:

In the early years of Trinity College, the President handled most financial affairs with assistance and guidance from the Board of Trustees. When the College moved to Durham in 1892, one of the trustees, Durham businessman Virginius Ballard, filled the post of College Treasurer and served until 1898. President John C. Kilgo took over the task until 1907. At that point, it appears that an office of Treasurer was formally established, as Dallas W. Newsom is listed in the Catalog as Treasurer. He held the position until 1923, when C. B. Markham, a former professor of Mathematics, was appointed to the office.

Acquisition information:
The Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Office of the Treasurer Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1989.
Processing information:

Processed by Kimberly Sims, January 2007

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007

Accessions A74-107, A75-39, and A75-40 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Office of the Treasurer Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.