Inventory of
the Frances D. Acomb Papers,
1953 -
1975
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Descriptive Summary
Title
Frances
D. Acomb Papers,
1953 - 1975.
Creator
Acomb, Frances
Dorothy, 1907-
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet,
500
Items
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Abstract
Frances D. Acomb (1907-1984) served as a
professor of history at Duke University from 1945 to 1975.
She specialized in French history. The Acomb papers contain
correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, and printed matter
dealing with Acomb's study of European history,
particularly Jacques Mallet Du Pan; as well as the Duke
University chapter of the American Association of
University Professors, the American Association of
University Women, and other professional organizations.
Language
English.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits
students to inspect their education records and limits the
disclosure of personally identifiable information from
education records.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is
required for use.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is
held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by
the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants,
as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Frances D. Acomb
Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Frances D. Acomb Papers was received by the
University Archives as a transfer in 1990.
Processing Information
Processed by University Archives staff
Completed 1993
Encoded by Jill Katte, January 2005
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
Frances Dorothy Acomb was born in Donora, Pa. in
1907. She earned a B.A. from Wellesley College (1928), an
M.A. from Smith College (1932), and a Ph.D. from the
University of Chicago (1943). After teaching history in
high schools and colleges from 1929-1944, Acomb worked as a
historian in the War Department from 1944 to 1945. She
served as a Professor of History at Duke University in 1945
until her retirement in 1975. She published the book,
Mallet du Pan (1749-1800); a
career in political journalism, in 1973. In
addition, Acomb participated in a number of professional
organizations, including the American Association of
University Professors, the American Association of
University Women, the American Historical Association, and
the Society for French Historical Studies. Frances Acomb
died on January 19, 1984.
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Collection Overview
The papers contain correspondence, memoranda,
manuscripts, and printed matter dealing with Acomb's study
of modern European history, particularly Jacques Mallet Du
Pan. Acomb's memberships in the Duke University chapter of
the American Association of University Professors and the
American Association of University Women are documented
through minutes and other materials.
Arrangement
Items are arranged alphabetically.
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Subject Headings
These and related materials may be accessed under
the following subject headings in the Duke University
Libraries online catalog.
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Acomb, Frances Dorothy, 1907-
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Mallet du Pan, M. (Jacques),
1749-1800.
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American Association of University
Professors.
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American Association of University
Women.
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Duke
University--Faculty.
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Duke
University. Dept. of History.
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Related Material
American Association of University
Professors Records.
University Archives, Duke University.
Dept. of History Records.
University Archives, Duke University.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
1990 Accession [A90-76]
AAUP -- Duke Chapter,
1954-1958
AAUW,
1958-1968
Commentary on K. Brace's Paper --
AHA
1951
Consortium on Revolutionary Europe
-- 5th Annual Meeting,
1974-1975
Correspondence with Students,
1961-1974; C. V.; History Dept.
Newsletters,
1953-1972
Graduate Students -- Correspondence,
1964-1965
Library -- General Information,
1973
M.A. Thesis -- John White,
1961-1962
Paper on Mallet Du Pan--Read at
SHA,
Nov.
1953
Professional Historical
Organizations,
1949-1972
Publications --
The International
Peacetime Conference, 1904-1914,
1933
Sabbatical Leaves,
1958-1972
