Inventory of the Henry E. Kolbe Papers,
1928-1934
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Kolbe, Henry E.
Title
Henry E. Kolbe Papers, 1928-1934
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
about 20 Items
Abstract
Henry E. Kolbe graduated from Duke University in 1933.
The collection includes Kolbe's writings, correspondence, and photographs. The material ranges in date from 1928-1934.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons 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 advanced 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], Henry E. Kolbe Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Henry E. Kolbe Papers were received by the University Archives as a
gift in 1977.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, January 2007
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2007
Accession A77-64 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
Henry Eugene Kolbe came to Duke from Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated with an A.B. degree in 1933 and was Phi Beta Kappa. He worked at Duke in Charles Jordan's office until the end of October 1934. Kolbe joined the Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South where he served as pastor until September 1942. He moved to Wisconsin and continued working as a pastor while attending Garrett Biblical Institute from where he earned a B.D. in 1945. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1946 and 1948, respectively. Kolbe taught at Earlham College, DePauw University and at Garrett Theological Seminary.
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Collection Overview
The collection contains four bound volumes of essays, notes and writings written by Kolbe during his years at Duke. Also included is a small set of correspondence and eleven photographs, which include images of campus construction and the Duke University Student Volunteer Movement Retreat from 1930. The images are identified. The material ranges in date from 1928-1934.
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Subject Headings
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Related Material
William Ivey Cranford Papers, circa 1889-1934
Duke University Archives
Register of the Paul Ramsey Papers, 1934-1984 and undated
Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library at Duke University
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Box 1
"Essays in Ethics and Idealism written under the guidance of Dr. William Ivey Cranford to which are added notes on Modern Ethics and Philosophy from the lectures of Professor Alban G. Widgery, Duke University, 1932-1933"
"Notes on the History of Greece and Rome with a Brief Survey of the Nations of the Ancient Orient taken from the lectures of Professor Andrew Runni Anderson of Duke University, 1931-1932"
"Essays and Other Prose Writings," by Henry E. Kolbe, Duke University, 1932
"Notes on European History taken from the lectures of Professor Ernest William Nelson, PhD of the Department of History, Duke University, 1928-1929"
Correspondence, 1933-1934
Photographs, circa 1929-1930
