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R. Philip Hanes papers, 1928-2010

119 Linear Feet 131,729 Items

The papers of R. Philip Hanes span the years 1928 to 1987 with the bulk occurring during the 1960s through the 1980s. Included are correspondence; printed material, such as brochures, leaflets, pamphlets, and programs; mimeographed material; clippings; press releases; newsletters; reports; financial records; minutes and agenda of meetings; agreements and contracts; pictures and slides; questionnaires; telephone logs; and plans.

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David Newton Henderson papers, 1930-1976

218 Linear Feet 439 Boxes
Correspondence, reports, speeches, drafts of bills, notes, newsletters, printed material, clippings, and other papers, relating to Henderson's service as representative from the 3rd Congressional district of North Carolina, including material relating to his work on the Post Office, Civil Service, and Public Works committees, and to civil rights, minimum wage, federal aid to education, the Vietnam Conflict, anti-poverty programs, foreign aid, tobacco, Watergate, the energy crisis of the early 1970s, and local affairs and projects in eastern North Carolina.
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History of Medicine ephemera collection, 1747-1999

9.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Collection contains a wide variety of material documenting different medical topics, specialties, institutions, education, and people throughout history, and it is largely but not entirely focused on Western, Euro-centric medicine as practiced by white men. Women, people with physical and mental disabilities, and non-Western medical practices are represented in select materials. The collection consists mostly of publications (article reprints, theses, dissertations, and journal issues), speeches, histories, and profiles of medical professionals and organizations, as well as a large amount of material advertising patent medicines and devices. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collection at Duke University.
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Quelques mots sur André Vésale, 1897 Box 1

Quelques mots sur André Vésale, ses ascendants, sa famille et sa demeure à Bruxelles nommée la maison de Vésale [Some notes on André Vésale, his origins, his family, and his home in Brussels called the House of Vésale] by Alphonse Wauters.

    Obsessions et Perversions Sexuelles, 1930 Box 1

    Obsessions et Perversions Sexuelles sur un case de névrose obsessionnelle avec représentations sado-masochistes Guérison après 4 mois de traitement psychanalytique [Sexual obsessions and perversions in a case of obsessive neurosis with sado-masochistic representations, healing after 4 months of psychoanalytic treatment] by Dr. S. Nacht. From Progrès Médical, no. 53.

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      History of Medicine oversize print materials, 1628-1856 and undated

      0.5 Linear Feet 17 Items
      The Duke University History of Medicine Collections acquire, preserve, interpret, and make available for research and instruction, materials documenting the history of medicine, biomedical science, health and disease in the global context of the Western medical tradition. The collection was assembled by Duke Medical Center Library staff, and contains newspapers and other oversize print materials related to the history of medicine. The earliest date comes from a modern reproduction in black-and-white of an anatomical treatise from 1628. Newspaper issues from the 18th and 19th centuries carry advertisements related to physicians' services, medical practices, and medicinal products. Single sheets from the London Illustrated News concern the activities of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, 1855-1856, and are illustrated with large black-and-white engravings; one issue reproduces a piece of music with verses praising Nightingale. The items were acquired from various sources as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
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      Home economics instructional materials, 1959-1970

      0.4 Linear Feet (18 items)
      Collection consists of educational pamphlets and audiovisual materials (a phono disc, 35mm films) that cover a range of topics relating to home economics, meal preparation, menus, and party planning primarily aimed at teenagers and young adults. Booklets include information on consumer education; cooking; food service careers; hosting and entertaining; party planning; and recipes. Sponsoring companies include Best Foods; Campbell Soup; Carnation; Corn Products; Evaporated Milk Association; General Mills; Heinz; National Restaurant Association; Pan-American Coffee Bureau; Procter & Gamble; and Reynolds Metals. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
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      Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo papers, 1993-1997, 2007

      2.75 Linear Feet
      Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo is Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of Southern California. The Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo papers comprises interviews with female domestic worker residents of Los Angeles between 1993 and 1996. Most of the interviewees come from Latin America. The interviews address a wide variety of topics: job searching and recruiters, relationships with employers, employment history, work-related injuries, job content, food habits, childcare, motherhood, wages, and transportation.
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      George Henry Hood papers, 1857-1895

      0.5 Linear Feet 88 Items

      The papers of George Henry Hood span the years 1857 to 1895, although the bulk of the material falls in the period 1861 to 1863. It consists primarily of correspondence between Hood and his wife "Etta" written while he was travailing on business selling rubber goods for a variety of firms, including the Beverly Rubber Company of Beverly, Mass., and the Rubber Clothing Company of New York and Boston. There are also a few letters from other family members and business associates and some miscellaneous items. The letters indicate that Hood's travels took him to Philadelphia (1861), St. Louis (1862), New York (1862-1863), Washington, D.C. (1861-1863), and other places. Letters from St. Louis and Washington, in particular, contain some observations on Civil War activity in those places.

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      Clarence L. Holte Market Study of Nigeria, West Africa, 1962 March

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      Collection comprises a 69-page report on "the potential which Nigeria offers for consumption of medicinal and pharmaceutical products" (Foreword) that Clarence L. Holte prepared for John Bowles, President of Rexall Drug & Chemical Co. Topics addressed include location, geographic divisions, climate, population, age, occupations, literacy, ethnic groups, income, consumer and government expenditures, distribution of companies by taxable profits, health and health facilities, government revenue and expenditures, balance of trade, political parties, transportation, telecommunications, periodicals, and cinemas. Includes an appendix, maps, and tables.
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      Clarence L. Holte Market Study of Nigeria, West Africa, 1962 March 0.1 Linear Feet

      Collection comprises a 69-page report on "the potential which Nigeria offers for consumption of medicinal and pharmaceutical products" (Foreword) that Clarence L. Holte prepared for John Bowles, President of Rexall Drug & Chemical Co. Topics addressed include location, geographic divisions, climate, population, age, occupations, literacy, ethnic groups, income, consumer and government expenditures, distribution of companies by taxable profits, health and health facilities, government revenue and expenditures, balance of trade, political parties, transportation, telecommunications, periodicals, and cinemas. Includes an appendix, maps, and tables.
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        Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1944 and undated

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        Resident of Harlem, N.Y., advertising executive, and bibliofile. Collection comprises one spiral-bound portfolio (21 pgs.) containing clippings, drawings, and typewritten notes, intended as a prospectus for a proposed new magazine supplement targeted at African Americans, to be carried in newspapers nationwide. In the prospectus, Holte explained the historical role played by African American newspapers in their community, as well as economic growth that made them stable consumers and an attractive targeted market. The advertising opportunity was directed at Lever Brothers Company. Includes 5 pages of correspondence between Holte, Lever Brothers, and THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, all laid-in at the end of the prospectus, that made it clear that Holte's proposal was rejected. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
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        Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1944 and undated 1 Linear Feet

        Resident of Harlem, N.Y., advertising executive, and bibliofile. Collection comprises one spiral-bound portfolio (21 pgs.) containing clippings, drawings, and typewritten notes, intended as a prospectus for a proposed new magazine supplement targeted at African Americans, to be carried in newspapers nationwide. In the prospectus, Holte explained the historical role played by African American newspapers in their community, as well as economic growth that made them stable consumers and an attractive targeted market. The advertising opportunity was directed at Lever Brothers Company. Includes 5 pages of correspondence between Holte, Lever Brothers, and THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, all laid-in at the end of the prospectus, that made it clear that Holte's proposal was rejected. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
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          Paul Jeffrey papers, 1969-2006

          145 Linear Feet Approximately 3500 Items
          Paul H. Jeffrey was a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. The Paul Jeffrey Papers have as their focal point nearly 1,400 manuscript scores and parts that Jeffrey composed or arranged for big band jazz ensemble, primarily for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. Also present are audio and moving image materials, photographs and posters, as well as correspondence, promotional materials, and written records relating to various aspects of Jeffrey's career.
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          Paul Jeffrey Performances and Programs, 1969-2001 (6 folders) Box 1

          Clippings, correspondence, and advertisements related to Jeffrey's studio recordings and various performances from the 1970s through the 1990s, including directing the jazz ensembles at the Aspen Music Ensemble, the McDonald's All-American High School Band, and touring with the Newark Boys School.

          1. Series I: Correspondence, Promotional Material, and Festival Records, 1969-2006

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