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Inventory of the WXDU Records, 1977-2001

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Descriptive Summary

Repository
University Archives, Duke University
Creator
WXDU (Radio station : Durham, N.C.).
Title
WXDU Records, 1977-2001
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet

250 Items
Abstract
WXDU, as a member of the Duke University Union, exists to inform, educate, and entertain both the students of Duke University and the surrounding community of Durham through quality progressive alternative radio programming. WXDU was founded in 1983 when former station WDUK-1600AM switched to a FM signal.
Collection contains public records files, including correspondence and other materials related to FCC matters, program guides, clippings, a DJ handbook, and other materials. Materials range in date from 1977-2001.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Patrons 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.
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], WXDU Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The WXDU Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1980, 1995-1996, 2001 .
Processing Information
Processed by Sherrie Bowser, October 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, November 2006
Accessions 80-190, A95-70, A96-19, A2001-18 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

WXDU, a non-profit student run radio station, was founded in 1983 when former station WDUK-1600AM switched to a FM signal. Whereas WDUK broadcasts were limited by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) to a range that barely covered the Duke University campus the new FM station WXDU could broadcast throughout the entire Durham community as well as the Duke University campus. The mission statement of WXDU proclaims that, as a member of the Duke University Union, [it] exists to inform, educate, and entertain both the students of Duke University and the surrounding community of Durham through quality progressive alternative radio programming.

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Collection Overview

Collection contains materials pertaining to FCC matters including correspondence, employment reports, insurance policies, license applications and renewal, public service announcements, program guides, and other materials concerning the operation of the station. Other materials include a DJ Handbook, April 2000, list of board members, announcements, flyers, and clippings. Materials span the dates of 1977-2001.
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Subject Headings

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Related Material

WDBS collection, 1949-1983.
University Archives. Duke University.

List of Series in Collection
Container List
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Detailed Description of Collection

Container List

1 Box
Box 1
WDUK, 1977-1983, undated
WXDU, Public File, 1995
FM Translator, public file, 1987-1995
License Renewal, public file, 1993; 1995
Public Service Announcements, public file, 1995-1996
Employment reports/Ownership reports, public file, 1988-1995
Insurance Information, public file, 1987
Miscellaneous FCC Communications, public folder, 1983; 1991-1995
Program Guides, public file, 1986-1995
Records (taken from WXDU website), 2001
DJ Handbook, 2000