Search

David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Martha Maxwell photographs and clipping, 1875-1877 and undated

0.2 Linear Feet
Collection comprises 48 stereographic photographs, 5 cartes-de-visite photographs and a clipping regarding Martha Maxwell. The cartes-de-visite photographs feature full-length portraits of Maxwell, two seated at her taxidermy work and three standing while holding a gun. Several of the stereographic photographs are also portraits, most often showing Maxwell positioned within displays of her taxidermy birds and mammals; however, the majority of the stereographs depict her displays at the Centennial Exhibition and at the Rocky Mountain Museum in Boulder. The clipping describes the birds and mammals represented at her Centennial Exhibition display and provides a review of her work.
2 results in this collection

Martha Maxwell photographs and clipping, 1875-1877 and undated 0.2 Linear Feet

Collection comprises 48 stereographic photographs, 5 cartes-de-visite photographs and a clipping regarding Martha Maxwell. The cartes-de-visite photographs feature full-length portraits of Maxwell, two seated at her taxidermy work and three standing while holding a gun. Several of the stereographic photographs are also portraits, most often showing Maxwell positioned within displays of her taxidermy birds and mammals; however, the majority of the stereographs depict her displays at the Centennial Exhibition and at the Rocky Mountain Museum in Boulder. The clipping describes the birds and mammals represented at her Centennial Exhibition display and provides a review of her work.
    David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

    Metamorphic tobacco trade cards, approximately 1868-1880s

    0.2 Linear Feet
    Collection consists of 12 metamorphic tobacco and cigarette cards. Most of the cards were printed by Donaldson Brothers of New York or Calvert Lithography of Detroit. Cards were produced by a number of American tobacco companies, including C.A. Jackson, E.H. Pogue, Duke, and W.T. Blackwell. Images on the cards include advertisements for the tobacco companies and local retailers; caricatures of politicians including Benjamin Butler, Bismarck, George Washington, Samuel Tilden, and U.S. Grant. Cards also feature jingles and poems along with depictions of racial and ethnic stereotypes. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
    Top 3 results in this collection — view all 13

    Allen & Co. (New York)--Allen's Jewel, 1880s Box 1

    Allen's Jewel 5 cts Chew No Other/C. Kelly 228 Market St. Paterson N.J. Jobber in tobacco and segars; A sure Defence against all harm is Allen's Jewel five cent plug; He was a venerable cuss Who never got into a muss. Although he went most every day To Coney Isle or Rockaway. For if a rough would punch his head Showing the plug, this wise man said. "My Christian friend, permit me to Ask you of this to take a chew." The savage breast is straightway soothed The upraised fist forthwith removed The rising storm becomes a calm, The lion has become a lamb. Moral: If you'd not fear an ugly mug, Chew Allen's Jewel five cent plug. Image of two men fighting, then friendly.

      Appleby & Helme (New York)--Railroad Mills snuff, 1880s Box 1

      Established 1825 Railroad Mills snuff, The best & cheapest Sold by Dealers everywhere. Manufactured by Appleby & Helme 133 Water St. New York. Railroad Mills Snuff. She was not up to snuff. If this irate old lady could speak, She would say--"How remarkable weak and Nasty's the stuff That they sell for snuff. It's too bad to put into your beak. If this happy young lady could speak, She'd remark, and not stop for a week. "I've got Rail Road Mills! And the bill it quite fills. No better need anyone seek." Donaldson Brothers, Five Points N.Y. Images of unhappy and happy women.

        C.A. Jackson (Petersburg, Va.)--Jackson's Best, 1880s Box 1

        Patent applied for. Blue Strip Trade Mark on every Plug/All Sizes Bright and Mahogany Plugs./It is the Finest Sweet Navy Plug ever made./Awarded Highest Prize at Centennial. This unrivaled tobacco for sale by Wm. Goerder Dealer in Groceries, &c. Watertown, Wis.; A melancholy pair they were, With troubles sore oppressed, Until a sign the chanced to see Which said Chew Jackson's Best. And now they are a happy pair With every comfort blessed. Kind reader! Take that sign's advice, Be wise, Chew Jackson's Best. Manufactured by C.A. Jackson & Co., Petersburg, Va. Donaldson Brothers, Five Points N.Y. Image of two unhappy, then happy men.

          Duke University Archives

          Duke Chinese Dance records, 2010-ongoing

          41 Gigabytes
          The Duke Chinese Dance Troupe (DCD) was established at Duke University in the 1990s as an organization of students presenting Chinese dance and Chinese/Chinese-American culture to the Duke, Durham, and surrounding North Carolinian communities. DCD records contain the website, and materials used for planning, performing and documenting annual performances including the Duke Chinese Dance Showcase also known as the LNY (Lunar New Year), and the Fallcase.
          Top 3 results in this collection — view all 9

          DCD performance planning, documents, and media, 2015-2016 Digital-materials UA.31.07.0018-SET-0001

          Includes planning questions; elements for an introduction video; program; recorded music; and performance photographs for the Duke Chinese Dance Showcase, Dimensions, on April 14, 2016. This event is also known as the LNY_16 (Lunar New Year).

          1. Performance records, 2015-2019

          DCD performance planning, documents, and media, 2016-2017 Digital-materials UA.31.07.0018-SET-0002

          Includes planning scripts; lighting cues; costume inventory; recorded music; SOFC and CEF grant audits; list of DCD members; promotional fliers; backstage and performance photographs; and videos of the performance and cast interviews for the DCD Showcase, Synergy, on April 14, 2017.

          1. Performance records, 2015-2019

          DCD performance planning, documents, and media, 2017-2018 Digital-materials UA.31.07.0018-SET-0001

          Includes planning choreography notes; rosters; schedules; costume inventory; meeting agendas and notes; social media; photographs of dancers; publicity materials; and performance audio and video media for the DCD Showcase, Entwined, on April 13, 2018. Also included are event schedules, and an introductory slide presentation.

          1. Performance records, 2015-2019
          Duke University Archives

          Duke Inquiries into Social Relations records, 2014

          2 items
          A report and presentation slideshow regarding social and gender relations among undergraduates. The report was released in April 2014.
          2 results in this collection

          Duke Inquiries into Social Relations records, 2014 2 items

          A report and presentation slideshow regarding social and gender relations among undergraduates. The report was released in April 2014.
            Duke University Archives

            Dance Program Performance films, 1990-2012

            2 Linear Feet
            The Dance Program Performance Films are a video record of the performances put on by the Duke Dance Program from 1990-2012.
            Top 3 results in this collection — view all 236
            Duke University Archives

            Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity records, 1988-2012

            1.75 Linear Feet
            The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, originally the University Center for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Life, was founded in October 1994. The CSGD works to create an environment of inclusivity, support, and advocacy for the Duke LGBTQ community. The collection contains records related to the establishment of the Center, records for the LGBT Task Force, materials related to policies on same sex unions at Duke Chapel and harassment, strategic plans, reports, subject files, and events planning materials.
            Top 3 results in this collection — view all 24

            LGBT Task Force, 1991-2001 14 folders Box 1

            Contains SAFE on Campus Advisory Board minutes, LGBT Task Force agendas and minutes, strategic plans, memoranda, mission statements, climate surveys, reports, correspondence, policies, and drafts of General Orders.

              LGBT Task Force, confidential, 1998-1999 Box 1

              Contains photographic prints, agendas, correspondence regarding a General Order on hate crimes, and S.L.E.E.P website printouts.

                Survey reports, 1999, 2001 Box 1

                Includes the Preliminary Report from the Fall '99 Survey Conducted by the Duke University Center for LGBT Life and the Campus Climate Assessment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Persons.

                  Duke University Archives

                  Duke Ballroom Dance Club records, 2017-2020

                  2.04 Gigabytes
                  Duke Ballroom Dance Club (DBDC) is a student organization specializing in the American style of Rhythm and Smooth ballroom dances including cha-cha; foxtrot; rumba; swing; tango; waltz; Viennese waltz; and more. Duke Ballroom Dance Club records are administrative documents including the constitution; leadership position lists; waivers; and DanceSport rulebooks.In 2020, the group officially became a part of Duke Sport Clubs, changing its name to Duke Club Ballroom Dance (DCBD).
                  Top 3 results in this collection — view all 6

                  DBDC - Year 1, 2017-2018 .6 Gigabytes Digital-materials UA.31.11.0004-SET-0001

                  Includes club records of competition registration sheets; logistics, meeting agendas; member lists; surveys; Fred Astaire dance class documents; planning documents for the Triangle Open; Duke venue schedules; and lighting cues and performance videos for WorlDuke 2017.

                    DBDC - Year 2, 2018-2019 1.2 Gigabytes Digital-materials UA.31.11.0004-SET-0001

                    Includes club records of competition registration sheets; logistics; meeting agendas; member lists; surveys; Fred Astaire Master Dance class documents; planning documents for Cackalacky, Carolina Ballroom Brawl, National Collegiate DanceSport Championships, and the Triangle Open; Duke venue schedules; and lighting cues and performance videos for WorlDuke.

                      DBDC - Year 3, 2019-2020 .2 Gigabytes Digital-materials UA.31.11.0004-SET-0001

                      Includes club records of budgets; competition registration sheets; COVID-19 planning; logistics, meeting agendas; member lists; surveys; Fred Astaire Master Dance class documents; planning documents for Cackalacky, DC DanceSport Inferno, LNY Showcase; National Collegiate DanceSport Championships, and the Triangle Open; Duke venue schedules; and lighting cues and performance videos. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, also included are slides used for the Blue Devil's Day virtual tabling for recruiting club members.

                        Duke University Archives

                        Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture records, 1979-2017 and undated

                        7.5 Linear Feet (4500 items)
                        The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture was established in 1983 to share information about Africana and African-American culture with both the Duke and Durham communities. The collection contains materials regarding the general origins, development, and oversight of the Mary Lou Williams Center, as well as files related to programming hosted by, or sponsored by the Center. There are also a small number of files, mostly course materials, related to Leon Latimer Dunkley, Jr., who was the director of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture from 1999-2005.
                        Top 3 results in this collection — view all 284
                        Duke University Archives

                        Duke KAjok records, 2023 and undated

                        1 Linear Feet
                        Duke KAjok, or KAjok, is a Korean American student group founded in September 2022. Students created the organization with the goal of bringing together Korean American members of the university to create a sense of community and a welcoming environment. The collection contains certificates awarded to KAjok from the Center for Multicultural Affairs and a KAjok baseball cap.
                        Top 3 results in this collection — view all 4
                        Duke University Archives

                        Students of the Caribbean Association records, 2013-2017

                        81.5 Megabytes
                        The Students of the Caribbean Association (SOCA) began in 1991 and was reorganized after a two-year break in 2003. The mission of the group is to provide a space for the Duke community to celebrate and learn about Caribbean culture. This collection contains photographs of the events hosted by the Students of the Caribbean Association.
                        Top 3 results in this collection — view all 7

                        Caribana photographs, 2014-2016 Digital-materials UA31040022-SET-0001

                        Contains image files.

                          Limit your search

                          more »

                          more »

                          View distribution

                          more »

                          more »

                          more »

                          more »