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Speeches and statements of Terry Sanford during his tenure as Duke President. The records include commencement addresses at Duke and other institutions, and speeches at faculty meetings, ceremonies, and other functions. One box of chronological letters from 1970-1975 includes copies of "The President's Letter," a periodic message from Sanford to the Duke community concerning events of concern to the university. Included among these is a May 20, 1975 letter informing the university of his upcoming announcement to run for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Other "President's Letters" include correspondence to faculty and incoming freshmen.

Series consists of items collected during the inauguration of President Terry Sanford 18 October 1970 including a planning manual, programs, speeches, flyers, news clippings, greetings from other colleges and universities, a guest book, and color photographs.