W. Porter Kellam scrapbook, 1922-1929

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Summary

Creator:
Kellam, William Porter
Abstract:
William Porter Kellam was an undergraduate and graduate student at Trinity College/Duke University from 1922 to 1929. The scrapbook includes autograph pages, photographs, clippings and memorabilia related to Trinity College and Duke University athletics, commencement, arts events and campus life. The scrapbook ranges in date from 1922 to 1929.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.30.01.0057
University Archives Record Group:
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Contains autograph pages, news clippings, correspondence, programs and memorabilia from music, theater and commencement events. Included are photographs of two of Duke University's early international students, Rodolfo Rivera, AM 1929, Ph.D. 1932, from Puerto Rico (3 photos) --Fung Hui So, AB 1926, from China (2 photos and an autograph).

Also contains photographs of campus scenes, the track, basketball and football teams, the University of Richmond [VA], and many snapshots of Trinity football games. The scrapbook ranges in date from 1922 to 1929.

Biographical / historical:

Originally from McLeansville, NC, William Porter Kellam came to Trinity College in 1922. He was on the varsity track team his first year and served as library assistant in his third and fourth years, and as assistant in French in his third. He also belonged to the French club. He graduated in 1926 with a degree in French, and completed an A.M. in 1929.

Acquisition information:
The W. Porter Kellam scrapbook was received by the University Archives as a gift in 1977.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Wood, August 2006

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, December 2006

Accession A77-59 is described in this finding aid.

Arrangement:

Kellam originally included these items in a 36-page, string-bound patent scrapbook published by the College Memorabilia Company, with the Trinity College seal on the cover. Because the string of the binding had broken, the scrapbook pages were placed in folders, for preservation.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], W. Porter Kellam scrapbook, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.