Inventory of the John Allen Sharpe Papers, 1918-1981 and undated

Abstract

John Allen Sharpe was a Duke alumnus who served as editor of the ROBESONIAN newspaper from 1947-1980s.

Collection includes correspondence, clippings, and photographs.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator: Sharpe, John Allen.
Title: John Allen Sharpe Papers, 1918-1981 and undated
Language of Material: English
Extent: 2.25 Linear Feet, approx. 500 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Use Restrictions

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

Contents of the Collection

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Schoolwork, 1925 and undated

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, undated

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, 1918-1927

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, 1928-1932

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, 1941-1945

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, 1945-1946

Box 1

Correspondence, personal, 1948-1951

Box 1

Correspondence between family members, 1945-1947 and undated

Box 1

Photographs, undated

Box 1

Biographical Sketches, 1964 and undated

Box 1

Correspondence, professional, 1967-1969

Box 1

Correspondence, professional, 1970-1971

Box 1

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, 1949

Box 1

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, 1969 (2 folders)

Box 1

Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1951-1968

Box 1

Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1969

Box 2

Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, 1970-1973

Box 2

Brochures, Programs, and Informational Materials, undated

Box 2

Note to self regarding editors selected, 1981

Box 2

Draft of newspaper articles, undated

Box 2

Newspaper Clippings, 1928-1969

Box 3

Newspaper Clippings, 1979-1981

Box 3

ROBESONIAN, Historical and Pictorial Edition, 1932

Box 3

ROBESONIAN, 1951 Feb. 26

Box 3

Historical 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.