Inventory of the Dale B.J. Randall papers, 1963-2006
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Randall, Dale B.J.
Title
Dale B.J. Randall papers1963-2006
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
6.0 Linear Feet
3000 Items
Abstract
3000 Items
Dale B.J. Randall taught in the English Dept. from 1957-1999 and in the Drama Program from 1991-1999.
The collection includes material related to both the English Dept. and the Drama Program, including correspondence, flyers, programs, clippings and articles. The collection ranges in date from 1963-2006.
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Administrative Information
Access RestrictionsPatrons 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.
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], Dale B.J. Randall papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Dale B.J. Randall papers were received by the University Archives as a
gift in 2003, 2007, and 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, December 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, December 2006
Updated by Sherrie Bowser, July 2007
Updated by Sherrie Bowser, July 2008
Accessions A2003-51, A2003-55, UA2007-0030, and UA2008-0051 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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Biographical Note
Dale B.J. Randall earned his B.A. from Western Reserve University in 1951, his M.A. from Rutgers University in 1953, and his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1958. In 1957, he began teaching at Duke University as an Instructor in English, a position he had until 1960 when he was promoted to Assistant Professor. In 1970, he was promoted to Professor of English. He was also appointed Professor of Dramatic Literature in1991 and Professor of the Practice of Drama in 1994.
During his career, he served in several posts for the Southeastern Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Folder Institute of Renaissance and 18th century Studies, as Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and as Chair of the Duke Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Additionally, Randall served as Interim Director of the Duke Drama Program (now the Dept. of Theatrical Studies) from 1991-1992, when the Program was close to collapsing. Under his leadership, the Program stabilized.
He retired from Duke University in 1999 and was duly appointed both Professor Emeritus of English and Professor Emeritus of the Practice of Drama.
[top]Collection Overview
Box 1 of the collection includes material from Randall's time in the Dept. of English, particularly the controversy that occurred in the late 1980s-early 1990s. The controversy boiled down to a debate between traditionalists and revisionists. It made national headlines at the time, and Randall refers to it as "The Troubles." The types of material included in this box are correspondence, clippings, and articles.
Box 2 has material from Randall's time as Chair of the Drama Program and includes correspondence with university administrators, faculty and former students, programs, flyers, and clippings. The majority of the files are administrative and therefore, this box is restricted from use.
Box 3 has material from Randall's time both in the English Department and as Chair of the Drama Program. Items include correspondence, committee related materials (agendas, correspondence, minutes), as well as teaching and research materials. The above materials fall under the 25 year administrative restriction. The addition also contains a sexual harassment complaint against English professor Edmund Reiss that is likely Duke's first sexual harassment suit. This file is restricted for 70 years.
Box 4 is new addition that is closed pending processing.
The collection ranges in date from 1963-2006.
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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--History--20th century.
- Duke University. Dept. of English--Faculty.
- Duke University. Dept. of English--History.
- Duke University. Dept. of Theater Studies.
- Drama--Studying and Teaching--North Carolina--Durham.
- Duke Players.
Related Material
News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004.
University Archives. Duke University.
Biographical Reference Collection, 1972-2004.
University Archives, Duke University.
Dept. of English records.
University Archives, Duke University.
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List,
4 Boxes
Box 1
Folger Fellowship, 1985-1986
Folger Institute and Duke Association Membership, 1975, 1978, 1986, 1988
Duke-Folger Liaison, 1987-1988
Folger Institute, 1982-1987
Folger Statement, 1984-1987
Folger Institute, 1985-1986
Duke University Committee on Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 1987-1994
Southeastern Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 1969-1980 (bulk 1978-1979)
Proceedings, 1976-1982
Reviews, 1974 Proceedings
Southeastern Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 1976
Tetel, correspondence, 1976-1977
Reiss, correspondence, 1977-1978
Lopez, correspondence, 1976-1978
Boyle, correspondence, 1976-1979
Southeastern Renaissance Conference, 1979-2002
Southeastern Renaissance Conference, 1988-1994
Southeastern Renaissance Conference, 1987-1994
Stanley Fish, Skip Gates, clippings and articles related to the Dept. of English, 1988-1992
The Troubles [refers to English Dept. controversy]
Box 2
Box is RESTRICTED
Emails, 1999-2000
Emails, 1999-2000
Emails, 2001
Emails and drama-related miscellany, 2001
"The Changeling," a production of the Duke Players, 2000-2001
"The Changeling," 2001
The Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation, 2000-2001
Diane Simons, 1992-1993
David Ball and Drama Faculty, early 1990s
World Premieres Festival, 1992
Duke Drama, 1992-1996
Drama Program, 1992-1996
Drama, 1993
World Premieres Festival (includes earlier Duke Drama programs), 1994
Drama Director Search and Miscellany, 1990s
Box 3
Box is RESTRICTED
Bassett celebration includes script for Crisis at Trinity, 1992
Land Resources Committee, 1976-2006,
English Department Writing Committee, 1982-1983,
Executive Committee of the Arts and Sciences Council
Correspondence, 2005-2006,
Teaching materials, 1963-1990,
Ten Poems by Dale Randall, 1988,
Laura Kay Fleming, clippings regarding sexual harassment suit, 1982; 1985,
Time magazine, July 17, 1964,
Research materials
American Philosophical Society, 1985-1986,
Theater Studies
Faculty Associate to Few Federation, 1980-1981,
Proposal to establish a major in dance
Randy's House,
1995
Box 4
Box is CLOSED pending processing.
