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laffertybernard Inventory of the Bernard Lafferty Papers, 1952-1999 (bulk 1993-1996) Processed by: Mary Samouelian; machine-readable finding aid created by: Mary Samouelian David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: December 2011Processed by Mary Samouelian, December 2011; finding aid encoded by Mary Samouelian, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, December 2011 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the Bernard Lafferty Papers, 1952-1999 (bulk 1993-1996) 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 Lafferty, Bernard, 1945-1996 Bernard Lafferty Papers, 1952-1999 (bulk 1993-1996) Material in English 7 Linear Feet 1,875 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Bernard Lafferty was hired as Doris Duke's butler in 1987 and he remained in that position until her death in 1993. In her will Doris Duke named Bernard Lafferty as the executor of her estate and for a brief period of time he was President of the Doris Duke Foundation. After a lengthy trial disputing the provisions of the will, Bernard Lafferty surrendered his post as co-executor and membership in the Foundation. He was replaced by a Board of Trustees who took control over Doris Duke's assets. Bernard Lafferty died in 1996, where upon he willed his assets to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The collection spans the years 1952-1999, although the majority of the collection is concentrated in the years 1993-1996. The holdings in this collection are from Bernard Lafferty's personal files and include condolences after the death of Doris Duke, memoranda and correspondence regarding daily business activities of Doris Duke's estates and of the Foundation, invitations, meeting notes, lists of visitors to Duke Farms, and requests for donations. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Bernard Lafferty Papers, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The Bernard Lafferty Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a donation from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in June 2009.

Processing Information

Processed by Mary Samouelian, December 2011

Encoded by Mary Samouelian, December 2011

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: UA2009-0030

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

Bernard Lafferty was hired as Doris Duke's butler in 1987 and he remained in that position until her death in 1993. In her will Doris Duke named Bernard Lafferty as the executor of her estate and for a brief period of time he was President of the Doris Duke Foundation. After a lengthy trial disputing the provisions of the will, Bernard Lafferty surrendered his post as co-executor and membership in the foundation. He was replaced by a Board of Trustees who took control over Doris Duke's assets. Bernard Lafferty died in 1996, where upon he willed his assets to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Collection Overview

The Bernard Lafferty Papers (formerly MSS.004) are part of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives which were donated to the Duke University David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The collection spans the years 1952-1999, although the majority of the collection is concentrated in the years 1993-1996. The holdings in this collection are from Bernard Lafferty's personal files and include condolences after the death of Doris Duke, memoranda and correspondence regarding daily business activities of Doris Duke's estates and of the Foundation, invitations, meeting notes, lists of visitors to Duke Farms, and requests for donations (both personal and through the Doris Duke Foundation). Also included are a variety of photographs, many of them with Doris Duke, and a few personal effects of Doris Duke including personal correspondence and address books.

Subject Headings

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Lafferty, Bernard, 1945-1996. Duke, Doris, 1912-1993. Doris Duke Foundation. Related Material Doris Duke Papers, 1798-2003 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Doris Duke Foundation Records, 1934-2009 (bulk 1948-1982) David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Contents of Collection Administrative Records, 1952-1999 (bulk 1993-1996)

RESTRICTED: Access to several folders in boxes 1 and 4 are restricted and require prior written approval from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to view.

11Ann Bachman to Bernard Lafferty, 17 Apr. 1987 12Letter from Peggy Lee to Bernard Lafferty, 1992 Feb 14, and thank you letter from Bernard Lafferty to Elizabeth Taylor, 1993 Nov 5 13Resumes and response memoranda for a position at the Doris Duke Foundation. Includes an Annual Report for the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, 1992-1995

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14General correspondence and messages taken for Bernard Lafferty, 1993 Oct-Nov 15Correspondence sent from Bernard Lafferty regarding Miss Duke's passing, Duke Farms manager's meetings, and meetings with financial consultants. Includes photographs of the Duke Homestead in Durham, NC 1993 Nov-Dec 16Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty from Marianne Bowles regarding correspondence/memoranda which she sent on his behalf, 1993 Nov-Dec 17Correspondence sent from Bernard Lafferty thanking people for their condolences on Miss Duke's passing. Nov. 1993- Dec.1993 18Condolence cards sent to Bernard Lafferty and the Doris Duke Foundation after the passing of Doris Duke, 1993 Nov 19Correspondence from Carole Myers to Bernard Lafferty regarding Doris Duke's passing, 1993 Nov 110Telephone messages taken for Bernard Lafferty, 1993 Dec 111Correspondence to and from Bernard Lafferty regarding condolences on Miss Duke's passing, 1993 Dec (1 of 3) 112Correspondence to and from Bernard Lafferty regarding condolences on Miss Duke's passing, 1993 Dec (2 of 3) 113Correspondence to and from Bernard Lafferty regarding condolences on Miss Duke's passing, 1993 Dec (3 of 3) 114Irwin Bloom to B. Lafferty and to Doris Duke. Letters and other materials in original folder entitled "Bernard Confidential", 1993

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115Congratulatory card for Bernard Lafferty from Victoria Principal and Dr. Harry Glassman, 1993-1994 116Correspondence from Ron Protas, Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc. to Bernard Lafferty, and Bernard's reply correspondence, 1993 117Correspondence with Christie's and Sotheby's regarding the oil on canvas painting, "Christ and the Adulteress", 1993-1994, 1999 118Files maintained by Marianne Bowles, assistant to Bernard Lafferty, primarily concerning daily business activities. Includes some personnel issues, 1993-1996

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119Correspondence sent out which accompanied gifts sent by Bernard Lafferty, 1994 21Correspondence and memoranda sent to and from Bernard Lafferty, 1994 Jan-Jun (1 of 2) 22Correspondence and memoranda sent to and from Bernard Lafferty, 1994 Jan-Jun (2 of 2) 23Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty, mostly from Marianne Bowles, regarding policies he put into effect at Duke Farms and his daily activities, 1994 Jan-Apr 24Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty, mostly regarding phone messages for him, courses taken by Bernard's secretary, Marianne Bowles, and policies put into effect by Bernard at Duke Farms, 1994 May-Aug 25Correspondence regarding N.J. Governor Christine Todd Whitman visiting Duke Farms, 1994 May 25 26Correspondence and memoranda sent to and from Bernard Lafferty, primarily regarding his daily business activities, 1994 Jul-Dec 27Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty. Memos pertain to the Doris Duke Foundation donations, doctors appointments, and the various residences. Includes newspaper clippings, 1994 Sep-Nov 28Correspondence sent to Bernard Lafferty, mostly from friends and relatives of Miss Duke, 1994 31Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty. Memos pertain to the Doris Duke Foundation donations, personal phone messages, and U.S. Trust. Includes newspaper clippings. May 1995-Aug. 1995 32Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty. Primarily pertain to the Doris Duke Foundation donations, manager's reports, and appointments. Includes newspaper clippings, 1995 Jan-Apr (1 of 2) 33Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty. Primarily pertain to the Doris Duke Foundation donations, manager's reports, and appointments. Includes newspaper clippings, 1995 Jan-Apr (2 of 2) 34Phone messages for Bernard Lafferty, 1995 May-1996 May 35Memorandum to Bernard Lafferty from his secretary, Marianne Bowles, regarding insurance for his dogs, 1995 Aug 36Memoranda to Bernard Lafferty. Memos pertain to Doris Duke Foundation donations, pet care, and Bernard's personal requests. Includes newspaper clippings, 1995 Sep-Dec 37Memoranda sent from Bernard Lafferty, mostly regarding policies put into effect at Duke Farms. Includes numerous letters sent to the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, 1995 Sep-Dec 38Memoranda and mail receipts for shipments of Bernard Lafferty's personal belongings to him in California. Includes photographs, 1995-1996 39Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty from his secretary, Marianne Bowles, primarily concerning the Doris Duke Foundation, 1996 Jan-May (1 of 2) 310Memoranda sent to Bernard Lafferty from his secretary, Marianne Bowles, primarily concerning the Doris Duke Foundation, 1996 Jan-May (2 of 2) 41Christmas cards and postcards. Includes miscellaneous business cards, 1994 42Mail sent to Bernard Lafferty while he was at Falcon Lair. Contains mostly newspaper clippings regarding the estate of Doris Duke, 1996 Jan-May 43Bernard Lafferty's Personnel File, 1987-1996

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44Phone messages for Bernard Lafferty, 1993-1994 45Address books, circa 1993-1997 46Passport applications and related forms and memoranda, 1993-1995 47Agreement written by Colin Kennedy for sale of Doris Duke's 737 airplane, 1994 Apr 48Mail receipts for shipments of mail to Bernard Lafferty while he was at Falcon Lair. Contains mostly memoranda regarding Duke Farms and newspaper clippings regarding the Estate of Doris Duke, 1995 May-Aug (1 of 2) 49Mail receipts for shipments of mail to Bernard Lafferty while he was at Falcon Lair. Contains mostly memoranda regarding Duke Farms and newspaper clippings regarding the Estate of Doris Duke, 1995 May-Aug (2 of 2) 410Correspondence and other items stored in the Solarium safe. Includes letters to Doris Duke from Gloria Swanson and Imelda Marcos, typewritten note by Doris Duke, and Doris Duke's drivers licenses (2), 1952-1993 and undated 411Correspondence sent to Bernard Lafferty, mostly while he was at Duke Farms, 1994-1996 51Bernard Lafferty's datebook. Includes passage about how Miss Duke is to be laid to rest, 1993 52Bernard Lafferty's datebook/address book, 1995 61Photo album of Bernard Lafferty's. Includes photographs of an unidentified wedding, photographs of Bernard Lafferty and Doris Duke, and photographs of laying Miss Duke to rest by putting her ashes in the ocean, 1994 62Doris Duke's address books (3), circa 1990s and undated 63Doris Duke's Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Badge, Palm Beach, FL, undated 71Photographs of Bernard Lafferty at locations such as Duke Farms, Shangri La, Rough Point, and Falcon Lair, 1989-1990s 72Photographs of Doris Duke, Bernard Lafferty, and others in Vietnam, 1991-1992 (1 of 2) 73Photographs of Doris Duke, Bernard Lafferty, and others in Vietnam, 1991-1992 (2 of 2) 74Photographs of Honolulu, presumably staff laying wreaths in memory of Doris Duke, circa 1990s 75Photographs of boat trip and passengers on the trip to lay Miss Duke to rest at sea, 1994 Nov 22 76Photographs of laying of wreaths at Rough Point on first and second anniversary of Doris Duke's death, 1994-1995 77Photographs of Bernard Lafferty at different functions. Includes some original DDCF Trustees: J. Carter Brown, Marion "Oatsie" Charles, James Gill, and Nannerl O. Keohane, 1994-1995 78Photographs of Doris Duke, undated 79Photograph of Bernard Lafferty and Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1980s-early 1990s 710Photographs, many of Bernard Lafferty. Includes photographs of Bernard Lafferty and Elton John. Also includes photographs of unknown house, circa 1980s-1990s 711Photographs of Bernard Lafferty alone and with Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren, 1990-1992 712Bernard Lafferty and Elizabeth Taylor, 1994 Feb 3 713Photograph of Bernard Lafferty, Victoria Principal, Dr. Harry Glassman, and unidentified woman, circa mid-1990s 714Photographs of Bernard Lafferty's home, Villa Palladio in Beverly Hills, CA, 1996