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.

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.