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Inventory of the Donald J. Fluke Papers, 1958-1988

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Descriptive Summary

Repository
University Archives, Duke University
Creator
Fluke, Donald J.
Title
Donald J. Fluke Papers, 1958-1988
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
2.1 Linear Feet

800 Items
Abstract
Donald J. Fluke was a professor in Duke's Zoology Department.
His collection includes correspondence and other documents relating to the Zoology Department, the Graduate School, research proposals and safety, and faculty involvement in civil rights activism. Materials range in date from [1958]-[1988].
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist.
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], Donald J. Fluke Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Donald J. Fluke Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 2001.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Wood, October 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, November 2006
Accession A2001-79 is 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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Biographical Note

Donald Fluke was born in 1923 in Nankin, OH. He received his B.S. from Wooster College in 1947, his M.S. from Yale University in 1948 and his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1950. He joined the Duke Zoology faculty as Associate Professor in 1958 and became chair of the department in 1969, where he studied the effects of radiation on animal cells. He chaired the Academic Council from 1969-1971, was Faculty Secretary, and was actively involved in Duke's plans to found a residential college. He is now (2006) professor emeritus in the Biology Department.

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Collection Overview

Contains correspondence, memoranda, printed materials, clippings, minutes and other records of several University committees from the years roughly 1958-1988. Also includes documents and correspondence relating to research proposals and permits. Major subjects include the Duke Radiation Safety Committee, the Founders' Day Committee and the design of the University Medal, the origins of the School of Business, the Zoology Department, and the Aeolian Organ. Collection also includes documents relating to faculty participation in the civil rights and other Vietnam-era activism.
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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.
  • Duke University. Aeolian Organ.
  • Duke University. Dept. of Biology.
  • Duke University. Duke Radiation Safety Committee.
  • Duke University--Faculty--Political activity.
  • Duke University. Founders' Day Committee.
  • Duke University--Zoology Dept.--Faculty.
  • Fluke, Donald J.
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Related Material

Department of Zoology Records, 1905-1997.
University Archives, Duke University.

Gray (Irving E.) Papers, 1915-1980.
University Archives, Duke University.

Gross (Paul M.) Papers, 1939-1979.
University Archives, Duke University.

List of Series in Collection
Container List,
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Detailed Description of Collection

Container List,

1 Boxes
Box 1
Duke Aeolian, 1988-
May 1970 Vietnam, etc.
Duke / Special Historical 1960. Vigil 1967 [1968]
Duke / Special Historical 1960. Vigil 1967 [1968]
Klopfer and related
Biophysics Plans at Duke, Old and New, History Prior to 1958
Biophysics Committee
Faculty Age Structure and Retirement
Graduate School of Business Administration, 1968
Fellow, Trinity College [1965-1967]
Founders' Day Committee, 1986-
Isotope License 32-6655-14 (E62)
Radionuclide Use Permit. [and related materials concerning waste disposal and a loss of radioactive material, 1960]
Duke University Radiation Safety Committee, 1960-[1984]