Inventory of the North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records,
1965-1982 (bulk 1975-1979)
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
North Carolina Student Legislature. Duke University chapter.
Title
North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records, 1965-1982 (bulk 1975-1979)
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.6 Linear Feet
600 Items
Abstract
The North Carolina Student Legislature, the oldest active student legislature in the United States, was established in 1937.
Contains the records of the Duke University chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature, a student organization that presented legislation for possible enactment by the North Carolina General Assembly.
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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 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], North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1977, 1989.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn, February 2003
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, September 2006
Accessions A89-0044, A77-71 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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Historical Note
The North Carolina Student Legislature, the oldest active student legislature in the United States, was established in 1937. The organization represents North Carolina universities, colleges, and community colleges and offers students practical experience in politics and the legislative process. Under the leadership of a central government, member school delegations study current issues, write bills, and present resolutions for presentations at statewide meetings. The Student Governor and staff carry out all procedures at statewide meetings, which include delegates from all institutions with North Carolina Student Legislature chapters. Bills passed at annual statewide meetings are made available to the members of the North Carolina General Assembly.
The Duke University chapter has won several awards for best legislation, best bill, and best delegation. The 1979 Annual Session was hosted at Duke University. As of 2003, the Duke University chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature is not active.
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Collection Overview
Contains the records of the Duke University chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature, a student organization that presented legislation for possible enactment by the North Carolina General Assembly. Types of materials include correspondence, legislative bills, conference proceedings, clippings, pamphlets, printed materials, a photograph, and award plaques. Major subjects include Duke University students, the North Carolina Student Legislature, student political activity, North Carolina General Assembly, resolutions, study and teaching of politics, parliamentary practice, and student groups.. Materials range in date from 1965 to 1982 (bulk 1975-1979).
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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.
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Related Material
Duke University College Republicans records
University Archives
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Box 1
Correspondence, 1982
Session proceedings, 1965
Session proceedings, 1976-1977
Session proceedings, 1978-1979
Compendium, 40th Annual Session, 1977
Clippings, 1973, 1979
Pamphlets, 1978, 1982-1983, undated
Box 2
Award plaques
Best Legislation, 1965
Best Delegation -- Large College, 1968
Best Delegation -- Large School, 1971
Best Bill -- Large School, 1972
Best Delegation, 1973
