Preliminary Inventory of the American Assembly (Duke University) Records, 1957 - 1961

Abstract

American Assembly is a national, non-partisan public affairs forum illuminating issues of public policy by commissioning research and publications, sponsoring meetings, and issuing reports, books, and other literature. It was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1950. The American Assembly sponsored southeastern regional meetings at Duke University from 1957 to 1961. Records include correspondence, printed matter, press releases, programs, agendas, reports, and other materials concerning the assemblies held at Duke University. Correspondents include Benjamin Ratchford, Lloyd Saville, and A. Hollis Edens. Major subjects include monetary policy and national goals.

Descriptive Summary

Title: American Assembly (Duke University) Records, 1957 - 1961.
Creator: American Assembly (Duke University)
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet, , 1000 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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Collection Overview

American Assembly Records include correspondence, printed matter, press releases, programs, agendas, reports, and other materials concerning the assemblies held at Duke University. The bulk of the records date from 1959 to 1961, and relate to planning for the second and third southeastern regional assemblies held at Duke on monetary policy in 1959, and on national goals in 1961. Correspondents include Benjamin Ratchford, Lloyd Saville, and A. Hollis Edens.

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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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Programs

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Invitations issued

Box 1

Suggested participants

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Publicity

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Correspondence

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Speeches

Box 1

Comments on Assembly

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Agenda

Box 1

Budget

Box 1

Advisory Committee

Box 1

Wingspread Assembly

Box 1

Discussion outline for Goals for Americans

Box 1

Calendar

Box 1

Summaries of Panel Reports and draft of Final Report

Box 1

Historical Note

American Assembly is a national, non-partisan public affairs forum illuminating issues of public policy by commissioning research and publications, sponsoring meetings, and issuing reports, books, and other literature. It was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1950. The American Assembly sponsored southeastern regional meetings at Duke University from 1957 to 1961. The program brought together leaders from business, labor, government, and academia, and its final reports were published and distributed to schools, libraries, and other institutions.