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Drawings, undated

Architectural renderings of proposed Duke campus and of Duke's Memorial Methodist Church.

Manuscripts, 1925-1959, bulk 1924-1930

Diverse collection of unpublished material, ranging from a speech given to the Durham Rotarians to pages from an unpublished memoir.

Photographs, circa 1928

Contains progress photos of Duke University construction, as well as photos of principal individuals involved in the project, such as president William Preston Few.
Cornerstone Laying Photos |Portraits |Duke University Progress Pictures

Printed Works, 1925-1930

Printed works include news articles describing aspects of construction, such as provenance and sculpting of the limestone.

Administrative Records, 1925-1930

Administrative records pertaining to Duke Construction. Series includes payroll records and invoices for dormitory items and lumber.

Scrapbooks, 1924

A diary/scrapbook kept by Frank Clyde Brown and Duke President William Preston Few during a 1924 tour of colleges and universities in the Eastern US. Scrapbook items are arranged by university. [ Available here ]