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sharpejohna Inventory of the John Allen Sharpe Papers, 1918-1981 and undated Processed by: Jessica Roseberry; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 004936174

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: November 2011Processed by Jessica Roseberry, November 2011; finding aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, November 2011 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the John Allen Sharpe Papers, 1918-1981 and undated 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 Sharpe, John Allen. John Allen Sharpe Papers, 1918-1981 and undated Material in English 2.25 Linear Feet approx. 500 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. John Allen Sharpe was a Duke alumnus who served as editor of the ROBESONIAN newspaper from 1947-1980s. Collection includes correspondence, clippings, and photographs. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

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

Provenance

The John Allen Sharpe Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in pre-2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Jessica Roseberry, November 2011

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, November 2011

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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 Allen Sharpe was born Oct. 20, 1912. He attended Duke University, graduating at age 19. He served in the Air Corps during World War II. His father, John Allen Sharpe, Sr., was the editor of the ROBESONIAN newspaper from 1907-1947. Upon his father's death, John Allen Sharpe assumed the role of editor. He served in this position from 1947-1980s.

Collection Overview

Collection contains papers related to Sharpe's work as editor. Also includes personal correspondence during the periods Sharpe was a Duke student (1928-1932) and a member of the U.S. Army Air Force (1940s), as well as letters from his wife written while she was on a tour of Europe in 1951, and letters from Sharpe to his parents. There are several copies of the ROBESONIAN, along with postcards, family photographs, and a few published works.

Subject Headings

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Sharpe, John Allen. Duke University--Students. Duke University--Alumni and alumnae. Robesonian. Contents of Collection Container List 1Schoolwork, 1925 and undated Correspondence, personal, undated Correspondence, personal, 1918-1927 Correspondence, personal, 1928-1932 Correspondence, personal, 1941-1945 Correspondence, personal, 1945-1946 Correspondence, personal, 1948-1951 Correspondence between family members, 1945-1947 and undated Photographs, undated Biographical Sketches, 1964 and undated Correspondence, professional, 1967-1969 Correspondence, professional, 1970-1971 Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, 1949 Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, 1969 (2 folders) Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1951-1968 2Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1969 Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1970-1973 Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, undated Note to self regarding editors selected, 1981 Draft of newspaper articles, undated 3Newspaper Clippings, 1928-1969 Newspaper Clippings, 1979-1981 ROBESONIAN, Historical and Pictorial Edition, 1932 ROBESONIAN, 1951 Feb. 26