Inventory of the Frances D. Acomb Papers, 1953 - 1975

Abstract

Frances D. Acomb (1907-1984) served as a professor of history at Duke University from 1945 to 1975. She specialized in French history. The Acomb papers contain correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, and printed matter dealing with Acomb's study of European history, particularly Jacques Mallet Du Pan; as well as the Duke University chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the American Association of University Women, and other professional organizations.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Frances D. Acomb Papers, 1953 - 1975.
Creator: Acomb, Frances Dorothy, 1907-
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, , 500 Items
Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Language: English.

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1990 Accession [A90-76]

Collection Overview

The papers contain correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, and printed matter dealing with Acomb's study of modern European history, particularly Jacques Mallet Du Pan. Acomb's memberships in the Duke University chapter of the American Association of University Professors and the American Association of University Women are documented through minutes and other materials.

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Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

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.

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Use Restrictions

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.

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1990 Accession [A90-76]

AAUP -- Duke Chapter, 1954-1958

AAUW, 1958-1968

Commentary on K. Brace's Paper -- AHA 1951

Consortium on Revolutionary Europe -- 5th Annual Meeting, 1974-1975

Correspondence with Students, 1961-1974; C. V.; History Dept. Newsletters, 1953-1972

Graduate Students -- Correspondence, 1964-1965

Library -- General Information, 1973

M.A. Thesis -- John White, 1961-1962

Paper on Mallet Du Pan--Read at SHA, Nov. 1953

Professional Historical Organizations, 1949-1972

Publications -- The International Peacetime Conference, 1904-1914, 1933

Sabbatical Leaves, 1958-1972

Historical Note

Frances Dorothy Acomb was born in Donora, Pa. in 1907. She earned a B.A. from Wellesley College (1928), an M.A. from Smith College (1932), and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1943). After teaching history in high schools and colleges from 1929-1944, Acomb worked as a historian in the War Department from 1944 to 1945. She served as a Professor of History at Duke University in 1945 until her retirement in 1975. She published the book, Mallet du Pan (1749-1800); a career in political journalism, in 1973. In addition, Acomb participated in a number of professional organizations, including the American Association of University Professors, the American Association of University Women, the American Historical Association, and the Society for French Historical Studies. Frances Acomb died on January 19, 1984.

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Related Material

American Association of University Professors Records. (University Archives, Duke University. )
Dept. of History Records. (University Archives, Duke University. )