Inventory of the John G. Younger Papers, 1976-2001
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Younger, John G.
Title
John G. Younger Papers, 1976-2001
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
1000 Items
Abstract
1000 Items
John G. Younger graduated from Stanford University in 1967 with a B. A. in History with Honors. At the University of Cincinnati, he earned an M. A. in Classics in 1969 and a Ph.D. in Classics in 1973. From 1973-1974, Dr. Younger taught at the Campion School in Athens Greece. From 1974-2002, he taught at Duke University, first as Assistant Professor of Classical Studies, then as Associate Professor and then Professor of Classical Archaeology. In 2002, Dr. Younger left Duke to teach at the University of Kansas as Professor in Classics and Humanities and Western Civilization.
The collection contains records and papers concerning the FOCUS program, archaeology courses, gay activism and campus diversity issues. The materials include minutes and reports of the president's and other committees, correspondence, email, printed matter, financial records, photographs and drawings, archaeological reports and student course and term papers. The material ranges in date from 1976-2001.
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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.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.
Portions of these materials are restricted by donor request.
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], John G. Younger Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The John G. Younger Papers were received by the University Archives as a
gift in 2001.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, August 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2006
Accession A2001-86 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
John G. Younger graduated from Stanford University in 1967 with a B. A. in History with Honors. At the University of Cincinnati, he earned an M. A. in Classics in 1969 and a Ph.D. in Classics in 1973. From 1973-1974, Dr. Younger taught at the Campion School in Athens Greece. From 1974-2002, he taught at Duke University, first as Assistant Professor of Classical Studies, then as Associate Professor and then Professor of Classical Archaeology. In 2002, Dr. Younger left Duke to teach at the University of Kansas as Professor in Classics and Humanities and Western Civilization.
During his career, Dr. Younger has participated in excavations in Greece, Italy and Israel and is a member of both the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Greece and the British School of Archaeology at Athens. His areas of specialization are the art and archaeology of pre-classical and classical Greece, Aegean seals, classical sculpture, gender and sexuality in the ancient world, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gendered/Queer issues in academe, and internet technology and humanities computing.
[top]Collection Overview
The collection contains records and papers concerning the FOCUS program, archaeology courses, gay activism and campus diversity issues. The materials include minutes and reports of the president's and other committees, correspondence, email, printed matter, financial records, photographs and drawings, archaeological reports and student course and term papers. Major subjects include the University's diversity awareness program, benefits for same-sex spousal equivalents, and gay life on campus, the administration of the FOCUS program, and the history and archaeology of East and West campuses and Duke Forest. Some student papers are graded and the files include other student-identifiable records. Also includes scripts of plays written by Duke alum Kevin Patterson and other writers. Patterson was a member of Duke Players and died of AIDS in New York. One of his plays, Allen Turing: The Most Secret War, was produced on Broadway. The collection includes an early draft of this piece. The material ranges in date from 1976-2001.
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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.
- Archaeology--Study and teaching.
- Duke Forest (N. C.)
- Duke University--Buildings--History--20th century.
- Homosexuality and education--North Carolina.
- Plays--Collection.
Related Material
News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004
Biographical Reference Collection, 1972-2004
Duke University Archives
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Detailed Description of Collection
Box 1Folder 1
Duke Allies: brochure, flier and personal recollections, 2000
Folder 2
Campus Reports, 1996
Folder 3
Diversity-Identity, FOCUS, 1999
Folder 4
Diversity, 1991
Folder 5
Diversity, 1992
Folder 6
Diversity, 1992
Folder 7
FOCUS, 1998
Folder 8
FOCUS, 1998
Folder 9
FOCUS, 1999
Folder 10
FOCUS, 2000
Folder 11
Same-sex spousal equivalent, 1998
Folder 12
Same-sex spousal equivalent sheets
Folder 13
Domestic Partners, 1990-1994
Folder 14
Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter, 1991, 1993, 1995
Folder 15
Duke LGBNet
Folder 16
Dale Martin Committee, 1992
Folder 17
"Outlines"
newsletter of the Duke Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Association, 1995 May
Folder 18
Duke Forest, archaeology reports, 1976-1977
Folder 19
Negatives and Photographs of East Campus Dig, 1992
Folder 20
Student reports/projects from archaeology class and East Campus Dig, 1992
Folder 21
Architecture, student papers (some with photographs), 1976-1980
Folder 22
"The Stone Chronicles of Duke University: An Archaeological and Photographic Survey of West Campus"
Folder 23
"Crisis at Trinity"
, play by John Merritt, revised 1992 November
Folder 24
"Creative Comforts"
, play by Kevin Patterson, 1983
Folder 25
"Safe Harbor"
, play by Kevin Patterson, 1983
Folder 26
"Allen Turing: The Most Secret War"
, early draft, by Kevin Patterson, 1986
Folder 27
Unidentified Play
Folder 28
"Sancutary"
Folder 29
"A Most Secret War"
program and flier for
"Fascination Cha-Cha"
, Kevin Patterson plays
Folder 30
"Five O'Clock Ladies"
, play by James Drew, 1981
Folder 31
"Ulysses in Traction"
, by Albert Innaurato
