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Cross Country and Track and Field records, 1932-ongoing 12 Linear Feet

The Sports Information Office provides information about Duke athletics to the media. They also facilitate press interviews with Duke athletes and coaches. The collection includes clippings, press releases, statistics, rosters, programs and press brochures/media guides about the cross country/track and field teams at Duke University. The material ranges in date from 1932-ongoing.

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Tennis records, 1933-ongoing 12.6 Linear Feet 13,000 Items

The collection includes clippings, press releases, statistics, rosters, programs and press brochures/media guides about the tennis team at Duke University. The material ranges in date from 1933-ongoing.

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Sports Information Office records, 1932-ongoing 320 Linear Feet

The Sports Information Office provides information about Duke athletics to the media. They also facilitate press interviews with Duke athletes and coaches. The collection contains press releases, photographs, audio reels, and other material pertaining to sports at Duke University. The date ranges from 1932-ongoing.

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Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) records, 2014-2022 2.12 Gigabytes

The Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) is an organization of undergraduate and graduate students. Duke SAWS advocates for the conservation and study of wetlands, development of wetland science, and the promotion of public education on wetland resources. Collection consists of financial records, publicity materials, photographs, video recordings of events, meeting notes, and materials related to events planning.

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Duke Student Government records, 1960-2019 31 Linear Feet 0.44 Gigabytes

The Duke Student Government (DSG) replaced the existing student government, Associated Students of Duke University (ASDU), in 1993. DSG is the governing body of Duke undergraduate students and acts as the principal liaison between them and the University administration. It presents students' views on the affairs of the University community, appoints students to University and Board of Trustees committees, and oversees and allocates funds to student clubs and organizations. The Duke Student Government Records contain materials of both the DSG its organizational predecessor, Associated Students of Duke University (ASDU). Records consist of correspondence, legislation, minutes, reports, printed matter, judicial decisions, charters, memoranda, speeches, receipts, vouchers, and other materials, and document student governance and political activity, organizations, events planning, housing, and interaction with Duke University administration and the Board of Trustees.

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SHARE records, 1968-ongoing. 4.5 Linear Feet

Contains the records of SHARE (Student Housing for Academic and Residential Experimentation), a co-educational residential living group at Duke University. Types of materials include correspondence, minutes, reports, evaluations, financial materials, applications, plaques, a videotape, short writings, newsletters, literary magazines, notes, photographs, and clippings. Major subjects include residence and education, Duke University, Epworth Inn, Wilson House, Faculty Apartments, experimental living, Program II, college freshmen, and faculty advisor John M. Clum. Materials range in date from 1968 to ongoing. English.

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Student Institutional Memory Initiative records, 2017-2018 0.20 Megabytes

The Student Institutional Memory Initiative (SIMI) was a student group co-founded by Philip Moss in 2017. The purpose of the group was to document and preserve the experiences and stories of student activists at Duke. The records include member notes, a mission statement, goals, documents related to an oral history project, and meeting minutes and agendas.

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Student Project for University Development records, 1976-1979 0.2 Linear Feet 250 Items

Contains the records of the Student Project for University Development (SPUD), a student-run organization dedicated to raising funds for Duke University. SPUD was founded by Duke University undergraduate James Paulette in 1976. The organization's two chief projects were the Bryan University Center and the Reggie Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund. Types of materials include correspondence, memoranda, agendas, posters, clippings, fliers, lists of departmental representatives, financial materials, and proposals. Major subjects include Duke University, Alumni Affairs, University Development, Office of Institutional Advancement, the Bryan Center, the Reggie Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund, fundraising, scholarships, James Paulette, and the Student Project for University Development. Materials range in date from 1976 to 1979. English.

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Duke Students with Interracial Legacies records, 1993-2020 297 Megabytes

Duke Student with Interracial Legacies (SWIRL) is a cultural group that was established in 2016. The group seeks to foster a sense of belonging and community for students with mixed background experiences. This collection consists of meeting notes, events planning materials, photographs of events, and budgeting records. Records span 1993 to 2020.

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Summer Theater at Duke records, 1925-1984 0.5 Linear Feet 250 Items

The Summer Theater program at Duke was created in 1972; its founding members included English Professor John Clum and Duke Players president Richard E. Cytowic. The collection includes programs, playbills, newspaper clippings, schedules, ticket order forms, posters, advertisements, flyers, pamphlets, box office reports, reviews, and notes related to the Summer Theater program. Materials range in date from 1925-1984, bulk dates 1973-1984.

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Talent Identification Program (TIP) records, 1980-Ongoing 3 Linear Feet 1700 Items

The Talent Identification Program (TIP) was established in 1980. TIP identifies gifted seventh graders, and the students then spend a summer at Duke taking courses taught by the University's faculty. The program is supported by endowments and fees. The collection includes bulletins, brochures, correspondence, application materials, articles, syllabi, lists of students, flyers and other records.

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Task Force on Commmencement records, 1989-1990. 0.5 Linear Feet 250 Items

The Task Force on Commencement was appointed by President Brodie after the disturbances during the 1989 commencement ceremonies. It was chaired by University Secretary N. Alison Haltom, and included representatives from the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools' student bodies, administrators, and one parent. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and related records concerning student behavior at the 1989 commencement, and ways of improving future ceremonies.

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Society of the 9019 records, 1892-1943 5.5 Linear Feet 2500 Items

The Society of 9019, organized in February 1890 under the leadership of John Spencer Bassett, was an honorary scholarship fraternity. The society began at Trinity College and continued on at Duke University. Acceptance into the 9019 was based, in part, on an academic average of 90 or above. It was also conditioned upon a scholastic average of 2.25 quality points, making it similar to the male only Phi Beta Kappa society. The 9019 is credited with establishing the South Atlantic Quarterly, supporting scholarly activities among North Carolina high schools, and establishing student-faculty forums on a variety of timely subjects. The group disbanded in the early 1940s. The 9019 records contain ritual and member lists, program and contest advertisements, ceremonial robes, founding documents, letters, photographs, memorabilia and other papers related to this honor society. The dates of the materials range from 1892-1944.

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Traffic Commission records, 1950-1980 0.2 Linear Feet 100 Items

The Traffic Commission's purpose was to cope with the problems of parking and traffic flow on Duke University campuses. This collection contains minutes, printed material, and reports concerning the Traffic commission.

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Trinity College of Arts and Sciences (TCAS) Academic Advising Center records, 1981-1996 0.5 Linear Feet 300 Items

The TCAS Academic Advising Center, formerly the TCAS Pre-Major Advising Center, located on East Campus provides academic advising resources to students before they declare a major. This collection contains memoranda, monthly newsletters, committee papers ranging in date from 1981-1994; freshman guidebooks ranging in date from 1985-1996; and basic documents regarding in-school scholarships.

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Office of Study Abroad records, 1982-Ongoing 4 Linear Feet 1000 Items

Formal investigation into a study abroad program began in 1947 when Dean Alice Baldwin appointed a committee to study the status of existing opportunities for Duke students to study elsewhere and for foreign students to study at Duke. This collection contains correspondence, brochures, catalogs, clippings, photographs, a videotape, artifacts and other records. Some material in the collection focuses on the Hosei University (Tokyo) Summer Institute at Duke.

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Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Dean records, 1911-2022 259 Linear Feet 24.93 Gigabytes

The Dean of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences is the University's principal spokesperson for the needs of undergraduate education. The Dean is involved in the processes of academic budgeting and in the appointment, promotion and retention of faculty. The collection contains correspondence, reports, brochures, pamphlets, booklets, meeting minutes and meeting agendas, in addition to Course Synopsis Handbooks. There are also clippings and articles that relate to broad topics such as trends in faculty salaries and student populations. Dates range from 1911-2022.

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Undergraduate Faculty Council records, 1952 - 1972 6 Linear Feet 4200 Items

Formed in 1952, the Undergraduate Faculty Council (UFC) was responsible for the governance of undergraduate education at Duke University. The Undergraduate Faculty Council of Arts and Sciences succeeded the UFC in October 1971, when undergraduate education in engineering and nursing formed separate governing bodies. Collection includes minutes, memoranda, correspondence, questionnaires, reports of standing and ad hoc committees, and other papers pertaining to faculty oversight of undergraduate education. The bulk of the material consists of the records of the Subcommittee on Curriculum, a part of the Committee on Undergraduate Instruction. Other committees include Honors, Program II, the Faculty Advisory System, Residential Life, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Standards. One of the major accomplishments of the UFC was a report called "Varieties of Learning Experience," or the Krueger Report (1968), which led to major changes in the undergraduate course of study known as the "new curriculum." English.

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Undergraduate Faculty Council of Arts and Sciences records, 1968 - 1991 20 Linear Feet

The Duke University Undergraduate Faculty Council of Arts and Sciences (UFCAS), established in 1971, guided undergraduate education in arts and sciences, adopted academic regulations and admissions policies, advised on financial aid and recognized academic achievement. It succeeded the Undergraduate Faculty Council after the body no longer included representatives from the engineering and nursing schools. In 1991, UFCAS voted to disband and reorganize as the Arts and Sciences Council. Records include bylaws, minutes, correspondence, memoranda, rosters, reports, and other records of the Undergraduate Faculty Council of Arts and Sciences at Duke University. Most of the records were created by the UFCAS Committees, which included: Curriculum, Courses of Instruction, Honors, Study Abroad, Program II, Academic Standards, Advising, Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Residential Life, Freshman Year, Advanced Placement, Athletics and Recreation, Health Science Education, and Non-western Studies. Materials range in date from 1968 to 1991. English.

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Undergraduate Publications Board records, 1911-2004 6.5 Linear Feet

Since 1924, the student-run Undergraduate Publications Board, commonly referred to as the Pub Board or UPB, has overseen the production of each of the university's recognized publications (with the exception of The Chronicle and Towerview). The UPB also runs the Blackburn Literary Festival. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, UPB constitution and bylaws, income reports, clippings, oral histories, and other materials relating to the daily operations of the Undergraduate Publications Board and individual publications produced by the Undergraduate Publications Board.

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Chanticleer Photograph collection, 1990s-ongoing 29 Linear Feet

The Chanticleer is Duke's annual student-produced yearbook. Focus is placed on high- quality photographs. The collection includes photographs, slides, negatives and contact sheets. Duplicates exist throughout the collection. The Collection also includes editing notes from Chanticleer staff. Most of the photographs are in black and white, although there are some in color. They range in date from circa 1998-ongoing.

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Duke University Union records, 1954-2023 123 Linear Feet 52 Megabytes

Collection contains records of the Duke University Union (est. 1954), a student-run organization at Duke University, concerning all manner of operations and events sponsored by the Union. Within the collection are records related to student life at Duke, symposia put on by the Union, and social and academic events sponsored by the Union. The collection also contains numerous scrapbooks documenting Union events, members, and history from the 1950s through the mid-2000s.

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Major Attractions Committee records, 1957-1995 6 Linear Feet

Major Attractions is a committee of Duke University Union. Its purpose is to present major events of contemporary entertainment with an emphasis on popular music. The collection contains files about attractions and artists brought to the Duke Campus by the Major Attraction committee. Materials present include administrative documents including annual reports, budgets, and policy notices, correspondence, committee minutes, performance contracts, hospitality/technical riders, publicity materials, and clippings. Dates in the collection range from 1957-1995.

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Major Speakers Committee, 1956-2003 4.25 Linear Feet approx. 4,000 Items

Major Speakers is a committee of Duke University Union. Formerly the Educational Affairs Committee, the Major Speakers Committee is responsible for bringing to campus figures of national and international significance to speak upon the complex problems of the times. The collection contains files about speakers brought to the Duke Campus by the Major Speakers committee of Duke University Union. Materials present include administrative documents including budgets, policy notices, correspondence, performance contracts, publicity materials, and clippings. Dates in the collection range from 1956-2003.

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United Methodist-Presbyterian Ministry records, 1933-1974 4.5 Linear Feet 3600 Items

The United Methodist-Presbyterian Ministry coordinated and gathered the activities of the Methodist and Presbyterian student religious groups on campus. This collection contains papers and photographs relating to activities of Methodist and Presbyterian organizations at Duke University. The material ranges in date from 1933-1974, bulk from 1950-1974.

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University Architect records, 1971 - 2000, 2008 16 Linear Feet

The University Architect, as well as the individuals in the Office of the University Architect, serve to meet the master planning, project management, design services, capital budgeting, real estate, and space planning needs of Duke University. Records include financial reports, project files, proposals, inspection reports, photographs, technical drawings, correspondence, minutes, agendas, and campus master plans related to construction and renovation projects, land use, space management, and planning at Duke University. English.

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Auxiliary Services Reference collection, 1912-ongoing 1 Linear Feet 1000 Items

The Auxiliary Services Reference Collection contains reports, memoranda, publications, schedules, flyers, charts, news clippings and other materials about the operations of Auxiliary Services. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Associations Reference collection, 1927-ongoing 1 Linear Feet approx. 600 Items

The Associations Reference Collection contains material about organizations other than the university but with which university faculty, staff, and students have been involved. It contains files of clippings, correspondence, memoranda, and printed materials, and was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Awards Reference collection, 1972-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet 400 Items

The Awards Reference Collection contains files of clippings, flyers, lists, memoranda and other material concerning awards, prizes, medals, and similar marks of distinction.

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Board of Trustees Reference collection, 1941 - 2002 2 Linear Feet 2000 Items

The Duke University Board of Trustees is the administrative decision-making body that oversees the planning and direction of the University. The Board of Trustees Reference Collection is mainly comprised of clippings and lists of Board members. English.

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Artifacts and Relics collection, 1830s-2010s 73.5 Linear Feet

Artifacts, memorabilia, pins, awards, textiles, and other materials, either related to or produced by Trinity College and Duke University or collected by Trinity College Historical Society or other offices and individuals as historical curiosities.

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Arts at Duke Reference collection, circa 1910-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet approx. 350 Items

The Arts at Duke Reference Collection contains files of clippings, programs, calendars and other materials concerning the arts at Duke and at Trinity College, the University's predecessor. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. For materials pertaining to art at Trinity College, see the Trinity College Reference Collection.

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Duke University Museum of Art Reference collection, 1932 - 2001 1 Linear Feet 1000 Items

The Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection contains clippings, exhibit catalogs, articles, flyers, and other material about the Duke University Museum of Art and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. These files were compiled from a variety of sources by University Archives staff for use in reference and research. English.

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Black History at Duke Reference collection, 1948 - 2001 and undated 1.5 Linear Feet

The Black History at Duke Reference Collection chronicles the integration of Duke University. This history includes the Silent Vigil; the Allen Building Takeover; the creation of a Black Student Alliance; the development of a Black Studies Program; interactions between the university and the Durham community; as well as individual efforts from students, faculty, and administrators. The collection contains publications, fliers, reports, memos, handbooks, manuals, lists, clippings, and a bibliography. Major subjects include black students, civil rights demonstrations, and the effects of desegregation on administrative policies. English.

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President Richard H. Brodhead Reference collection, 2004-Ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 10 Items

The President Richard H. Brodhead Reference Collection, 2004-contains files of printed material. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Campus Groups Reference collection, 1892-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet approx. 700 Items

The Campus Groups Reference Collection contains files of printed matter and records that document the activities of formal and informal campus-based associations and groups. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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American Dance Festival Reference collection, 1977 - 2018 1 Linear Feet

The American Dance Festival (ADF) serves the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers and professionals in dance-related fields by supporting the creation of new modern dance work; preserving modern dance heritage; building wider national and international audiences for modern dance; enhancing public understanding and appreciation of the art form; providing a sound scientific/aesthetic base for professional education and training of young dancers; and providing a forum for information on dance education. The American Dance Festival Reference Collection includes clippings, announcements, programs, and other materials pertaining to ADF performances and events held on the Duke University campus. This materials was collected from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. English.

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Admissions Reference collection, 1949-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet approx. 500 Items

The Admissions Reference Collection contains files of printed matter, statistics, and other material concerning admission. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Directory of Academic Administration Reference collection, 1958-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 50 Items

The Directory of Academic Administration Reference Collection contains campus directories for the administrative, departmental, and professional schools of Duke University from 1958-1998. These directories include listings for: University Administration; Arts and Science; Trinity College; School of Engineering; Divinity School; School of the Environment; Fuqua School of Business; and School of Law.

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Academics and Research Reference collection, 1851-ongoing 1.25 Linear Feet approx. 1000 Items

The Academics and Research Reference Collection contains materials documenting academic and research matters at the University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Julian Abele reference collection, 1974-2009 0.5 Linear Feet

Julian Abele was the chief designer for Horace Trumbauer's architectural firm in Philadelphia, PA. He designed the buildings for the Duke University campus, including Duke Chapel. The reference collection includes articles, correspondence, clippings, printed and genealogical material, and other files related to Abele.

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Academic Rankings Reference collection, 1980-[ongoing] 0.5 Linear Feet 100 Items

The Academic Rankings Reference Collection contains files of magazines and newspaper and magazine clippings concerning the academic ranking of Duke and other schools. The bulk of the collection consists of copies of the U.S. News & World Report publications on undergraduate and graduate schools. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. English.

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Allen Building Takeover collection, 1969-2019 1 Linear Feet (1 box)

On February 13, 1969, Duke University students in the Afro-American Society occupied the the main administration building to bring attention to the needs of Black students. These needs included an African American studies department, a Black student union, and increased enrollment and financial support for Black students. This and subsequent events became known as the Allen Building Takeover. The Allen Building Takeover Collection contains announcements; flyers; publications; correspondence; handouts; reports; transcripts; ephemera; clippings; a bibliography; photographs documenting Black Culture Week (Feb. 4-12, 1969) and the Allen Building Takeover (Feb. 13, 1969); and items related to student demands, statements by Provost Marcus Hobbs and by Duke President Douglas Knight, student convocations and demonstrations both in support of and against the Takeover, and later events on the Duke campus and in Durham, N.C. In addition, the collection contains clippings and artwork related to remembering the Takeover, including the 2002 Allen Building lock-in.

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Bassett Affair collection, 1903 - 2003 2 Linear Feet 300 Items

The Bassett Affair is a celebrated case that helped establish the concept of academic freedom in higher education in the United States and is a benchmark incident in race relations in the South. John Spencer Bassett, a Trinity College professor, published a series of articles in the South Atlantic Quarterly (1903) that praised the accomplishments of African Americans and offered views on how to improve race relations. A campaign to remove Bassett from the faculty was thwarted by a vote of support for Bassett from the University's Board of Trustees on Dec. 2, 1903. The collection contains essays, articles, clippings, correspondence, reminiscences, and other published and unpublished matter including Bassett's article, Stirring Up the Fires of Race Antipathy (1903); a scrapbook, 1903-1904, kept by Trinity College officials with newspaper clippings documenting national coverage the case received; copies of letters by Theodore Roosevelt to Owen Wister (1906) commenting on the case and on Trinity; manuscripts of My Recollections of the Bassett Trial, by Robert Lee Durham (1936), The Bassett Affair: A Play in Six Acts, by Baird Straughan (1975), and Crisis at Trinity a play by John Merritt (1989); lists of related materials in other collections; various shorter articles and speeches including comments by Richard L. Watson and an address to the Academic Council by Terry Sanford; and materials from the centennial celebration of the Bassett Affair, collected by University Archives staff. English.

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Alumni Affairs Reference collection, 1947-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet about 500 Items

Includes printed matter, clippings, newsletters and a history of the Alumni Association.

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Athletics Reference collection, 1888-2005 8.4 Linear Feet 8,500 Items

The Athletics Reference Collection contains files of clippings, articles and essays, printouts, publications, and other materials about Duke athletic programs.

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Duke University Anniversaries collection, 1937 - 2000 15 Linear Feet 12500 Items

Duke University has celebrated anniversaries of two major founding events: the establishment of continuous education at Brown's Schoolhouse in Randolph County, N.C., in 1838, and the creation of the Duke Endowment, which transformed Trinity College into Duke University in 1924. As a result, the institution commemorated the 100th Anniversary of its beginnings in Randolph County in 1938/1939, the 50th Anniversary of the Duke Endowment and founding of Duke University in 1974/1975, the 150th Anniversary of its beginnings in Randolph County in 1988/1989, and the 75th Anniversary of the Duke Endowment and founding of Duke University in 1999/2000. The Duke University Anniversaries Collection includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, printed matter, programs, speeches, a sound recording, a diary, acknowledgements from other institutions, a time capsule, and other materials relating to events commemorating the beginnings and founding of Duke University. Major subjects include events planning, fund raising, Duke University, Trinity College (Randolph Co., N.C. and Durham, N.C.), Normal College (Randolph Co., N.C.), Union Institute (Randolph Co., N.C.), and Brown's Schoolhouse (Randolph Co., N.C.). English.

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Art and Artifacts records, 1915 - 2005 2 Linear Feet

In January, 2005, funds granted by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation allowed the Duke University Archives to survey University-owned paintings within the Perkins Library system. Prior to the survey, records of University-owned art that had been collected by University Archives staff, and these records were organized and collated with the new survey information. Collection includes lists, inventories, correspondence, clippings, notes, memoranda, photographs, and other materials generated 1915-2005 and related to art and artifacts owned by Duke University, including information on the portaits of the Trustees of The Duke Endowment painted by Douglas Chandor. Other artists represented include Charles S. Wiltschek, John Da Costa, Mary Lyde Hicks Williams, Norval H. Busey, Irene Price, Cedric Egeli, Simmie Knox, John A. Furlow, and Nelson Shanks. English.

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Blue Devil Reference collection, 1972-ongoing 0.3 Linear Feet 300 Items

The Blue Devil Reference Collection contains files of clippings and other material about Duke University's mascot.

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Celebration of the Life of Benjamin Newton Duke collection, 1979 1.25 Linear Feet

In 1979, Duke University held a series of events celebrating the life of Benjamin Newton Duke. The collection includes clippings, invitations, scrapbooks, and an audio recording.

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Biographical Reference collection, 1972 - 2004 15 Linear Feet

The Biographical Reference Collection contains files of clippings, publications, biographical sketches, curriculum vitae, and other materials about the activities of Duke University administration, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as other people connected or associated with the University, including members of the Duke family. These files were compiled from a variety of sources by University Archives staff for use in reference and research. English.

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Building Reference collection, 1972 - 2004 3.5 Linear Feet

The Building Reference Collection contains files of clippings, images, publications, specifications, and other materials about the Duke University campus, including dormitories, classroom buildings, gymnasiums, stadiums, facilities, statues, and landmarks. Some files include information about the people after whom particular buildings were named. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations Reference collection, 1939-1998 0.5 Linear Feet 300 Items

The Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations Reference Collection contains files of memoranda, clippings, publications, and reports relating to the Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations and its predecessors. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Undergraduate Publications Board Reference collection, 1893-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 300 Items

The Undergraduate Publications Board Reference Collection includes a list of Pub Board publications (past and present) a general history of the organization, as well as clippings, histories, lists of editors, flyers, and other materials relating to individual publications. Folders are also present for the Bassett Fund and the Blackburn Literary Festival. The Bassett Fund finances public lectures, defrays honoraria for the Blackburn Literary Festival, and supplements new undergraduate publications. The Blackburn Literary Festival honors the spirit of sharing and love of literature embodied by Professor William Blackburn.

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Residential Life Reference Collection, 1922-2001 1.3 Linear Feet 1000 Items

The Residential Life Reference Collection contains files of reports, clippings, handbooks, and other materials concerning residential life at the University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Religious Life Reference collection, 1937-ongoing 0.8 Linear Feet 800 Items

The Religious Life Reference Collection contains files of clippings, brochures, handbooks, memoranda and other material concerning the religious life of the University community.

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Scholarships Reference collection, 1953-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 300 Items

Collection includes materials concerning scholarships and fellowships awarded by the University and notable scholarships won by Duke students. Present are newspaper clippings, memoranda, notices, brochures, lists of scholarships, fellowships, and winners and other material. Scholarships include Alumni Association, Angier B. Duke, athletic, Barry M. Goldwater, Benjamin N. Duke, Braxton Craven, Churchill, Duke-North Carolina Honors, the Faculty Scholarship Fund, Fulbright, James B. Duke Fellowships, Luce, MacArthur, Madison, Marshall, Mellon, Nanaline Duke, North Carolina Scholarships, Presidential Fellowships, Reginaldo Howard, Rhodes, Richard M. Nixon, Robertson, Rotary Foundation, Trinity, Truman, University Scholars, and other awards.

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Program in Comparative Studies on Southern Asia Reference collection, 1965-1978 0.5 Linear Feet (350 items)

Collection contains materials, including an annual report, bibliographies, a course syllabus for Introduction to the Civilizations of Southern Asia, fliers, a monograph, a newsletter, and reprints, together forming a reference collection for the program. There are a few duplicates.

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Duke University Archives Photographic Negative collection, 1855-1995 19.5 Linear Feet

This collection consists of original and copy negatives taken by various sources over several decades. Most of the negatives were produced by the Office of News and Communication's News Bureau in the early years of Duke University and later by University Photography (upon its establishment).

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Nixon Library Controversy Reference collection, 1981-2001 1 Linear Feet 1,000 Items

This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. Contains materials pertaining to the controversy surrounding Duke University President Terry Sanford's proposal to locate the presidential library of Richard Nixon (Duke Law '37) at Duke University. Types of materials include clippings, student papers, correspondence, minutes, reports, audiotapes, and a manual. Major subjects include Duke University, the Academic Council, the Board of Trustees, Richard M. Nixon, Terry Sanford, presidential libraries, and libraries on campus. Materials range in date from 1981-2001.

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Richard M. Nixon Reference collection, 1934-1999 0.5 Linear Feet 500 Items

Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) attended the Duke University School of Law from 1934 to 1937, graduating number three in a class of twenty-six. During his three years at Duke, Nixon was active in the Duke Bar Association and was elected President in his senior year. The Richard M. Nixon Reference Collection contains academic transcripts, personal and administrative correspondence related to law school, letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, and reference inquiries and correspondence related to both the honorary degree controversy in 1954 and the Watergate scandal in the early 1970's when he was President of the United States. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Nicholas School of the Environment Reference collection, 1930-ongoing 1 Linear Feet approx. 200 items

The collection contains clippings, some administration lists, newsletters, reports, and printed matter for several parts of the Nicholas School of the Environment, including the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, the Dept. of Geology, and the Marine Laboratory. Also included is information on Duke Forest. The collection ranges in date from 1930-ongoing.

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Pictorial Works Reference collection, circa 1895-ongoing 1 Linear Feet

In 1924, Trinity College was renamed Duke University and major construction on the university began and lasted until 1932. Since then, Duke University's campuses have undergone expansions and renovations that have led to several changes to the campus. The Pictorial Works Reference Collection contains files of printed materials that depict the Trinity College and Duke University campuses. This collection was compiled from various sources by the University Archives for reference and research.

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Duke University Wedgwood Plates Reference collection, 1937-1938 0.25 Linear Feet approx. 7 Items

The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University. The collection ranges in date from 1937-1938 and includes a brochure, articles and 2 framed plate patterns.

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University Archives poster collection, 1935-2007, undated 44 Linear Feet

The University Archives Poster Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources. The collection consists of approximately 1,600 posters, event calendars, programs and flyers publicizing various campus events, including movies, lectures, musical and theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and festivals. Dates of the posters range from 1935 to the present, but a majority of the posters range from 1970-1989.

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University Archives Postcard collection, 1905-ongoing 0.75 Linear Feet 500 Items

The University Archives Postcard Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources. The collection consists of approximately 500 black and white and color postcards depicting various buildings and campus scenes of Duke University and Trinity College. Dates of the postcards range from 1905 to the present, but many are undated.

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Chapel Reference collection, 1933-ongoing 2.1 Linear Feet

The Chapel Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. It includes subject files ordered alphabetically on various subjects relating to the Chapel. Some prominent subjects include: administrative history of the Chapel; the organs (Aeolian, Brombaugh, Flentrop); calendar of events; carillon; Chapel choir; sarcophagi; special services/events; weddings; and windows.

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Commencement Exercises Reference collection, 1850-2023 6.75 Linear Feet

The Commencement Exercises Reference Collection contains commencement programs; addresses, speeches, and sermons; and associated material.

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Committees Reference collection, 1924-ongoing 3 Linear Feet approx. 3000 Items

This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. The Committees Reference Collection primarily contains administrative correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes and resolutions, related to various Duke University committees.

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Convocations Reference collection, 1937-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet

The Convocations Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. The collection includes primarily convocation programs, as well as some correspondence, flyers, and clippings relating to Opening Convocations at Duke.

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Duke University COVID-19 Story Collection, 2020 0.07 Gigabytes

In 2020, the Duke University Archives and Duke University Medical Center Archives requested submissions from members of the Duke community as part of the "Share Your COVID-19 Story" project to document life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collection contains essays, photographs, and sound recordings submitted by Duke faculty, staff, and students.

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Debate Team records, 1903-1981, bulk 1948-1976 2 Linear Feet

The Duke University Debate Team was formed around 1897 at Trinity College (now Duke University). The Debate Team records include a constitution, minutes, correspondence, season summaries, debate topic announcements, debate match announcements, fliers, member lists, petition to join Tau Kappa Alpha (now Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha), a research paper, certificates, photographs, memorabilia, newsletters, clippings, and scrapbooks. Major subjects include Trinity College history, Duke University students, political activity, student groups, debate, opinions about the Cold War, freedom of speech, the Speech Association of American (now the Speech Communication Association), the 1954-1955 Debate Team conflict, and Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha. Materials range in date from 1903 to 1981 (bulk 1948-1976). English.

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Dining Services Reference collection, 1945-2001 0.5 Linear Feet 250 Items

The collection contains clippings, flyers for events and facilities, guides and handbooks, memoranda and correspondence, newsletters, menus and prices, and recipes and other materials concerning Duke University's Dining Services. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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School of Engineering Reference collection, 1913-2014 0.7 Linear Feet

The Pratt School of Engineering traces its history back to 1851 when Normal College, a forerunner of Duke University, advertised a Classical course which included engineering for seniors. The School of Engineering Reference Collection contains files of clippings, articles, bulletins, reports, publications, and other materials about the School of Engineering.

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Duke Endowment Reference collection, 1964-ongoing 1.5 Linear Feet 500 Items

The Duke Endowment Reference Collection contains addresses, clippings, ephemera, news releases, information on the Duke Endowment archives housed in the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University, as well as various newsletters, reports, and yearbooks concerning the Duke Endowment and Duke Power. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research

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Environmentalism Reference collection, 1970-Ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 300 Items

The Environmentalism Reference Collection contains files of clippings, flyers, announcements, publications, reports and other materials pertaining to environmental matters at the University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Duke University Ephemera Collection, 1935-1992 1 Linear Feet

The Ephemera Collection includes event tickets, dining hall placemats, football game tickets, receipts, decals, pins, meal books and tickets, programs, photographcs, and other materials related to student life at Duke.

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Departments and Academic Divisions Reference collection, 1904-ongoing 4.5 Linear Feet

The Departments and Academic Divisions Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. This collection includes materials about departments, centers, programs, sections, institutes, cooperative programs (mostly Duke-UNC), and other units.

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Divinity School Reference collection, 1926-ongoing 3.5 Linear Feet 2500 Items

Founded in 1926 as the first of the university's graduate professional schools, the Divinity School attracts students from around the nation and several different countries. One of 13 seminaries founded and supported by the United Methodist Church, the school has from its beginnings been ecumenical in aspiration, teaching, and practice. With many diverse theological perspectives, students find common ground through immersion in Scripture and the church's tradition for addressing the challenges of faith in today's world. Collection contains subject files relating to the Divinity School at Duke University. Some major topics include admissions, sermons, symposiums, continuing education, field education, student groups, and other topics. Video cassettes and audio cassettes are also present in the collection.

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Duke Student Government Reference collection, 1993-[ongoing] 0.5 Linear Feet 250 Items

The Duke Student Government Reference Collection contains files of clippings, articles, printouts, publications, and other materials about student participation in univerity administration through Duke Student Government. Topics include alcohol, elections, off-campus housing, proposals and resolutions, and presidents and officers. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Duke University Union Reference collection, 1962-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet approx. 600 Items

The Duke University Union Reference Collection contains files of printed materials documenting Union administration and programming. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Events Reference collection, 1896-ongoing 1.5 Linear Feet

The Events Reference Collection was collected and compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources for the purpose of research and reference. Materials are chiefly printed, and pertain to Duke University celebrations, exhibits, conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, visitors, and other events such as Parents' Weekend, the British-American Festival, and seasonal celebrations. Illustrations and photographs are sometimes present. Information about campus events can also be found in the University Archives records of sponsoring bodies, such as the Duke University Union, and academic departments and divisions.

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Living Groups collection, 1964-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet

This reference collection contains assembled materials relating to Duke University non-fraternal living groups. Types of living groups include undergraduate living groups, federations, associations, and governing councils. Types of materials include flyers, correspondence, constitutions, reports, literary magazines, newsletters, and clippings. Major subjects include student life, Duke University history, residential living, and governance of residential halls. English.

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Libraries Reference collection, 1972-ongoing 0.7 Linear Feet 700 Items

The Libraries Reference Collection contains files of clippings, memoranda, publications, reports, statistics and other material about the Duke University libraries, their history, administration, staffing, policies, and collections.

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Duke University Archives Scrapbook collection, 1916-ongoing 9.5 Linear Feet 29 Items

The collection contains scrapbooks for which the creator and/or origin is unknown. They contain clippings, photographs, programs, invitations, and ephemera about Trinity College/Duke University people, athletics and speakers.

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Duke University Medical Center Reference collection, 1941-ongoing 1.25 Linear Feet

The Duke University Medical Center Reference Collection contains clippings, handbooks, reports, newsletters, and other printed material relating to Duke University Medical Center its departments, employees, and other related matters. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Robert F. Durden Reference collection, circa 1965-2001 0.5 Linear Feet about 21 Items

Robert F. Durden is a professor emeritus of history at Duke University. He has written numerous articles and several books about the history of Duke University, the Duke Family and The Duke Endowment. The collection includes reprints of articles and a speech written by Durden about Duke University, the Duke Family, and The Duke Endowment as well as a bibliography of selected works by Durden and clippings. The material ranges in date from circa 1965-2001.

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Duke University Press Reference collection, 1922-ongoing 1.5 Linear Feet 1050 Items

The Duke University Press Reference Collection contains clippings, reports, forms, correspondence, brochures, and catalogs that pertain to the history and operation of the Duke University Press. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. The materials in the collection date from 1922-ongoing.

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School of Law Reference collection, 1930-ongoing 2 Linear Feet 2000 Items

The School of Law Reference Collection contains subject files pertaining to various topics particular to the School of Law; some subjects/formats include: admissions, clippings, first female law student, student produced publications, first year law classes, bulletins, reports, and curriculum. The collection begins in 1930 and is ongoing.

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Labor Unions Reference collection, 1958-2001 0.5 Linear Feet

Collection contains materials such as newspaper clippings, flyers, publicly-distributed memoranda, form-letters, and agreement books pertaining to the organization and unionization of Duke's non-academic employees. The collection ranges in date from 1965-2001 with bulk dates of 1965-1979. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Reference collection, 1974, 1986 0.5 Linear Feet

The reference collection contains a report about an exhibit entitled "Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Thirty Years of Philanthropy" hosted in Duke University's Perkins Library and a program from the 1974 dedication of the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building.

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Association of Independent Houses collection, 1966-1983 0.1 Linear Feet 100 Items

This reference collection contains records of the Association of Independent Houses, an umbrella organization for freshman and general undergraduate independent residence halls at Duke University. Types of materials include a poster, constitutions, clippings, and printed materials. Major subjects include student life at Duke University, residence halls, undergraduate students, and college freshmen. Materials range in date from 1966 to 1983. English.

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Office of Intercultural Affairs Reference collection, 2000-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet approx. 100 Items

The Office of Intercultural Affairs Reference Collection contains files of proceedings, reports, brochures and other materials. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Founders' Day Reference collection, 1902-ongoing 3 Linear Feet

This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. It includes the general history of Founders' Day, lists of speakers (1926-2006), recipient lists for various honoraries including: the University Medal for Distinguished Meritorious Service at Duke; Distinguished Alumni Award; distinguished Teaching Awards; University Teacher/Scholar Award; Trinity College Distinguished Teaching Award; Howard Johnson Distinguished Teaching Award; and Humanitarian Service Award. The collection also has speeches/remarks/sermons/ programs for the Founders' Day celebrations throughout the years (1901; 1916; 1930-2006), as well, as a scrapbook of the 1956 Founders' Day celebration that commemorated the 100th anniversary of James Buchanan Duke's birth.

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Founders' Society Reference collection, 1980-1997 0.5 Linear Feet 500 Items

The Founders' Society was created in 1980 to honor individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations whose gifts of endowment have strengthened and ensured continuing excellence for Duke University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Sarah P. Duke Garden Reference collection, 1934-2014 1 Linear Feet

The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Reference Collection contains files of clippings, brochures, maps, history of the gardens, symposium and promotional packets, and other material concerning the Duke Gardens.

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Gross-Edens Affair Reference collection, 1960, 1994 0.25 Linear Feet approx. 150 Items

The Gross-Edens Affair Reference Collection contains files of newspaper clippings, correspondence and memoranda, and articles concerning a 1960 administrative controversy at Duke. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Fuqua School of Business Reference collection, 1968-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet 100 Items

The Fuqua School of Business Reference Collection contains files of memoranda, clippings, and other printed materials about the school. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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University Finance Reference collection, 1948-ongoing 1.6 Linear Feet approx. 700 Items

The University Finances Reference Collection contains files of publications, reports, news clippings, and memoranda related to the University's investments, fundraising, budgeting and similar financial matters. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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Firsts Reference collection, 1906-ongoing 0.5 Linear Feet approx. 200 Items

The Firsts Reference Collection contains files of notes and clippings documenting first instances in a variety of areas. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

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