Inventory of the Mary Arden Hauss Collection, 1926-1929

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

University Archives, Duke University

Creator

Hauss, Mary Arden.

Title

Mary Arden Hauss Collection, 1926-1929

Language of Material

Material in English

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet

10 Items

Abstract

Mary Arden Hauss gradated from Duke University in 1929.

The collection includes one scrapbook page and other items from her time as a Duke student. The collection ranges in date from 1926-1929.

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

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], Mary Arden Hauss Collection, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The Mary Arden Hauss Collection was received by the University Archives as a gift in 2008.

Processing Information

Processed by Kimberly Sims, June 2009

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, June 2009

Accession UA2008-0067 is described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

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Biographical Note

Mary Arden Hauss, of Thomasville, NC, graduated from Duke University in 1929. While a student, Hauss was involved in numerous activities. She was a member of the Omicron Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, the Beta of North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and the Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, and Eko-L. Additionally, Hauss was an Associate Editor of both The Archive and The Chronicle and was Vice President of Women's Student Government. She was also a member of the Taurian Players.

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Collection Overview

The collection includes memorabilia from Hauss' time as a Duke University student. The is one scrapbook page that refers to "Rushing parties" on one side and has examination questions from a 1926 history exam and A Christmas Carol program (as presented by Prof. H. E. Spence) on the back. There is also a badge, graduation card, commencement invitation, and other items. The collection ranges in date from 1926-1929.

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Subject Headings

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