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hicksjohnmw Inventory of the John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940 Processed by: Rubenstein Library staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 002508751

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: May 2011Processed by Rubenstein Library staff; finding aid encoded by Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, May 2011 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Hicks, John M. W. John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940 Material in English 1.5 Linear Feet 1,119 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898. The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.

Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John M. W. Hicks Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The John M. W. Hicks Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift.

Processing Information

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff.

Encoded by Jennifer Snow and Carrie Mills, May 2011

This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Biographical Note

John M. W. Hicks was an elected auditor of the American Tobacco Company in 1898.

Collection Overview

The collection contains material concerning the American Tobacco Company and its affiliate, the British-American Tobacco Company; some papers of the R.J. Reynolds Company; and papers concerning the widespread philanthropies of Mr. Hicks as well as information concerning his personal investments.

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.

American Tobacco Company. British American Tobacco Company. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Investments. Tobacco--North Carolina--History. Social service--United States--Records and correspondence--History. Contents of Collection John M. W. Hicks Papers, 1919-1940 (1 box) 1Newspaper clippings 1Miscellaneous correspondence