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Inventory of the DeLossie D. Tuttle papers, circa 1948-1952

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Descriptive Summary

Repository
University Archives, Duke University
Creator
Tuttle, DeLossie Dean.
Title
DeLossie D. Tuttle papers, circa1948-1952
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet

250 Items
Abstract
DeLossie Tuttle was an undergraduate at the Woman's College at Duke University from 1948-1952.
The collection includes grade reports, college papers, Duke calendars and schedule books, entertainment programs, Duke songbooks and handbook, photographs, a scrapbook, and artifacts such as a Duke pillow and wooden Duke Blue Devil statue. The collection ranges in date from circa 1948-1952.
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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.
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], DeLossie D. Tuttle papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The DeLossie D. Tuttle papers were received by the University Archives as a gift in 2004.
Processing Information
Processed by Archives Staff, November 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, January 2007
Accession A2004-3 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

DeLossie Dean Tuttle was a student at the Woman's College at Duke University from 1948-1952. She graduated with an A.B. degree in Mathematics in 1952. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and member of Pi Mu Epsilon. Tuttle made the Dean's List her freshman-junior years and was a member of the Duke Players throughout her student career.

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Collection Overview

Collection includes grade reports, receipts for charges such as tuition and room/board, Student Activities Pay Day receipts, graduation materials, Alpha Chi Omega materials, photographs, record albums, and Duke-related artifacts.
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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--Students--Societies, etc.
  • Woman's College (Duke University).
  • Albums
  • Photographs
  • Memorabilia
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List of Series in Collection
Container List,
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Detailed Description of Collection

Container List,

2 Boxes
Box 1
College Papers (including grade reports, tuition receipts, Phi Beta Kappa handbook)
Photographs, black and white, Woman's College buildings, parade floats and individuals, possibly taken during Homecoming
Alpha Chi Omega materials (including pledge manual, banquet programs, and "Songs of Alpha Chi Omega")
Alpha Chi Omega photographs, black and white
Invitations and Dance Cards
Event Programs (including Mother-Daughter Weekend)
Assorted University materials (including handbooks and "Duke Songs")
Assorted Duke Entertainment Programs (including playbills)
Duke Calendars/Schedule Books
The Duke Chronicle, 9 May 1952
Box 2
Duke pillow, felt material, ribbon with year 1952 on it
Lambda Chi Alpha (fraternity) garter (yellow, green and purple with lace)
Carter Hoffman original Duke Blue Devil statue (carved wood and hand-painted)
Alpha Chi Omega pin (has the number 50 on it)
Album Book (includes 3 albums featuring the Men's Glee Club and the Chapel Choir)
Photographs, black and white, some are on pages from a scrapbook and duplicate photos in folder 2
Two pages from a scrapbook which include napkins