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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.

The Ever-Ready Club was a Ku Klux Klan Women's group based in Catskill, New York. Minute book and cashbook documenting the origin and activities of this local chapter of Klanswomen. Entries from May through November, 1927, reflect routine business matters such as the induction of new members, the adoption of the chapter name and by-laws, donations to charities, and service work. Members are referred to by name. Secret ceremonies are mentioned but not described. Includes a printed clipping of the "Kreed" of the group that called itself Women of the Ku Klux Klan.

Evsey Domar (1914-1997) was the Ford International Professor of Economics, Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This collection documents his professional life through his correspondence, research, writings, and teaching. It forms part of the Economists' Papers Archive.

Busse's holograph translation of sections from Alois Eduard Kornmuller's "Einfuhrung in die klinische Elektrenkephalographie," whose focus is electroencephalography. Accompanied by an 11-page typescript of holograph translation. Both were received as part of Busse's gift of a copy of Kornmuller's book to the History of Medicine Collections. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.

The Explorers' Club was formed as an informal walking club for Duke students and faculty in 1930. The collection includes photographs of club expeditions, memorabilia and correspondence, mostly from the years 1932 to 1971.

Holograph document, signed. Payment received of Thomas Walley for twine.

Ezekiel Skinner (1777-1855) was a missionary and physician who worked in Monrovia, Liberia for the American Colonization Society during the 1830s. Although almost 60 years old, Skinner believed it was his duty to continue the work of his son, Benjamin Rush Skinner, who had died in Liberia a few years before. He returned to the United States in 1837. This collection consists of 15 letters and other related documents (with typed transcripts) written by Dr. Ezekiel Skinner during his time working for the American Colonization Society in Liberia. Skinner travelled to Africa twice beginning in 1834 and finally returning to the United States in 1837. These letters cover both trips and provide information about the day-to-day challenges faced by the emigrants from the United States. The majority of the letters are addressed to his family and written in the style of a journal, but there are also retained copies of Skinner's official correspondence as an officer of the Society. The contents of the letters touch upon various topics such as living conditions, missionary work, interaction with native Africans, and medical care of the emigrants.

The Facilities Management Department (FMD) is responsible for the maintenance, repair and minor alteration of the campus facilities. Collection contains material pertaining to the operations of the FMD including a 1990/1991 annual report, committee minutes, materials related to the restoration of the stained glass windows in the Chapel, and architectural drawings including many from the Trumbauer firm of campus buildings.

The organization Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation was formed in the U.S. in 1976 to offer support for teaching about social justice in the classroom and in the community. Collection comprises seven regional calendars of programs offered in 2006-2007 by the Foundation. Printed as color brochure mailers, the calendars list detailed entries for classes and workshops for teaching the history of African Americans, civil rights, social justice movements, genocide, the Holocaust, and transitional justice; and to address injustices and violence in the present day by studying human behavior. The programs were held in Chicago, Cleveland, the Denver area, Los Angeles, New England, New York, and the San Francisco/Bay Area. Included are two printed notices about the course listings; one is addressed to the Board Members.