Inventory of the Robert Wilson Christ papers, 1922-1952
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Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Christ, Robert Wilson
Title
Robert Wilson Christ papers, 1922-1952
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Abstract
500 Items
Christ was assistant librarian for Duke University from 1948 until his death in 1951.
Primarily materials pertaining Robert Wilson Christ's professional activities with the American Librarian Association. The papers also include a talk given to the North Carolina Negro Library Association. Christ collected the writings of Walter de La Mare and his papers contain seven letters by De la Mare and one by the illustrator W. Graham Robertson.
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Administrative Information
Access RestrictionsPatrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Collection is open for research.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
Copyright Notice
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], Robert Wilson Christ papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Robert Wilson Christ papers were received by the University Archives as a
gift in 1968-1973.
Processing Information
Processed by Tim Pyatt, July 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, September 2006
Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Collection Overview
Primarily materials pertaining Robert Wilson Christ's professional activities with the American Librarian Association. The papers also include a talk given to the North Carolina Negro Library Association. Christ collected the writings of Walter de La Mare and his papers contain seven letters by De la Mare and one by the illustrator W. Graham Robertson.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- American Library Association.
- Christ, Robert Wilson.
- De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956.
- Duke University. Library.
- North Carolina Negro Library Association.
- Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham), 1866-1948.
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
ACRL Committee on Qualifications and Preparation, 1949-1950
ALA Council Committee on Tenure, 1951
ALA Subscription Books Committee, 1950-1951
Florida State University Library School, 1948-1949
N.C. Negro Library Association, 1950-1951
De la Mare catalogs, clippings, and other items, 1938-1952
De la Mare correspondence, 1922-1940 (6 items)
W. Graham Robertson letter, 1938 and 3 pencil drawings
