Inventory of
the American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University
Chapter Records
1932 - 1983 (bulk
1944-1970)
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Descriptive Summary
Title
American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke
University Chapter Records,
1932-1983 (bulk 1944-1970)
Creator
American Society of
Civil Engineers. Duke University chapter.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet,
2,500
Items
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Abstract
The
Duke University chapter of the American Society of Civil
Engineers is an academic group for Engineering students at
Duke University, formed in 1932. Records contain
correspondence, annual reports, meeting announcements,
planning materials for the Engineers Show, a newsletter,
minutes, membership lists, membership certificates,
photographs, and clippings. Major subjects include the
American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University, the
School of Engineering, civil engineering study and
teaching, professional development, student societies, and
the history of civil engineering. Materials range in date
from 1932 to 1983 (bulk 1944-1970).
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], American Society of
Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records,
University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke
University Chapter Records were received by the University
Archives as a transfer in 1973 and 1974.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn
Completed February 2003
Encoded by Jill Katte, September 2003
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
The Duke University chapter of the American
Society of Civil Engineers was formed in 1932 as the Duke
Society of Civil Engineers. The group petitioned to join
the American Society of Civil Engineers as a student
chapter, and in 1933 the society became known as the Duke
Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The society was open to any undergraduate student
interested in engineering.
The purpose of the student chapter was to further
interest in the theory and practice of civil engineering.
The chapter held meetings, showed movies, sponsored
conferences and exhibitions, took field trips, and invited
professionals to speak on campus. Meetings covered a
variety of subjects including military tactics, bridges,
boating, and air flow systems. The chapter's movie
committee worked with industry professionals to gain access
to engineering-related films. Many of these correspondences
led to speakers visiting Duke University. The society has
also sponsored Engineering Shows, which showcased industry
design, held contests for student exhibitions, and opened
laboratories for viewing projects in progress. Each fall,
students took a weekend trip off campus to talk with
engineering professionals and tour cutting-edge structures.
As of 2003, the Duke University chapter of the
American Society of Civil Engineers is active in the Edmund
T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering.
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Collection Overview
Contains correspondence, annual reports, notes
from field trips, photographs, and other materials
pertaining to the activities of the Duke University student
chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers from
1932 to 1983 (bulk 1944-1970).
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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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Related Material
School of Engineering
records.
University Archives, Duke
University.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
Correspondence,
1950-1970.
Contains correspondence between the chapter
and the national organization, Duke University departments,
other student chapters, and potential speakers.
Box 1
Folder 1
1950-1953
Folder 2
1954-1955
Folder 3
1956
Folder 4
1957-1958
Folder 5
1959
Folder 6
1960
Folder 7
1961
Folder 8
1962
Folder 9
1963
Folder 10
1964
Folder 11
1965
Box 2
Folder 12
1966
Folder 13
1967-1970
Annual reports,
1932-1969
Contains the annual reports of the Duke
University chapter, as reported to the headquarters of the
American Society of Civil Engineers. Annual reports
generally included a calendar of events, a written
self-evaluation, lists of members, minutes, clippings and
press, notes from field trips, statistical summaries,
project and conference reports, and photographs.
Folder 14
1932-1936
Folder 15
1938-1944
Folder 16
1945-1947
Folder 17
1948-1950
Box 3
Folder 18
1951-1954
Folder 19
1955-1956
Folder 20
1957-1958
Folder 21
1959-1960
Folder 22
1961
Folder 23
1963
Folder 24
1968-1969
Engineering Shows,
1953-1966
Contains planning materials, announcements,
correspondence, proposed building layouts, evaluations, and
reports of conferences held at Duke University. The
conferences, organized by the chapter, presented awards for
excellence in engineering around the United States, held
contests for student exhibitions, and opened laboratories
for viewing projects in progress.
Box 4
Folder 25
1953
Folder 26
1954
Folder 27
1955
Folder 28
1956
Folder 29
1957
Folder 30
1958
Folder 31
1959
Folder 32
1960
Folder 33
1962,
1966
Field trips,
1951-1969
Contains correspondence, itineraries, reports,
and photographs from fall field trips.
Folder 34
Carolina Steel and Iron Company,
1951
Folder 35
Lone Star Cement Corporation,
1952
Folder 36
ASCE National Conference, New
Orleans, La.,
1952
Folder 37
Nantahala Powerhouse and ASCE
National Conference, Atlanta, Ga.,
1954
Folder 38
Kerr Dam,
1955
Folder 39
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md.,
1956
Box 5
Folder 40
Charlotte, N.C. area plants,
1957
Folder 41
Snake Island Fishway and Ft. McNair
College, Washington, D.C. Area,
1959
Folder 42
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md.,
1960
Folder 43
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Kempsville Nike site, Norfolk, Va.,
1961
and Carolina Steel Corporation,
1969
Chapter establishment, history, and
general materials,
1951-1983
Contains general materials of the Duke
University chapter, including histories, minutes,
constitutions, photographs, and clippings.
Folder 44
Duke University chapter
constitutions, ca.
1951
and
1954
Folder 45
Chapter history, undated
Folder 46
Chapter ratings,
1956-1963
Folder 47
Meeting announcements, undated,
1983
Folder 48
Minutes,
1944-1945,
1956,
1962,
1966
Folder 49
Membership and officer lists,
1960-1965
Folder 50
Membership certificates,
undated
Folder 51
Film committee, advertisements and
correspondence,
1951-1953
Folder 52
Film committee, advertisements and
correspondence,
1954-1960
Folder 53
Order of Saint Patrick, constitution
and emblem sketch,
1950
Folder 54
The Grapevine,
1951
Folder 55
Photographs,
1946,
1951,
1955
Folder 56
Photographs,
1963-1964
Folder 57
Clippings,
1940-1962, undated
