Inventory of the Arts at Duke Reference Collection, circa 1910-ongoing
Abstract
The Arts at Duke Reference Collection contains files of clippings, programs, calendars and other materials concerning the arts at Duke and at Trinity College, the University's predecessor. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. For materials pertaining to art at Trinity College, see the Trinity College Reference Collection.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. University Archives.
- Title
- Arts at Duke Reference Collection, circa 1910-ongoing
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 0.7 Linear Feet, approx. 350 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The Arts at Duke Reference Collection contains files of clippings, programs, calendars and other materials concerning the arts at Duke and at Trinity College, the University's predecessor. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. For materials pertaining to art at Trinity College, see the Trinity College Reference Collection.
Flyers and posters, newspaper and magazine clippings, calendars, event programs and other materials pertaining to the arts at Duke and Trinity College. The bulk dates are 1972-2000. Includes a plan of the Woodland Stage at Trinity College along with programs and contracts for performances at Trinity by the Ben Greet Players and the Coburn Players, circa 1910-1916.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the University Archives to use this collection.
Collection is open for research.
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.
Contents of the Collection
Subject Headings
Related Material
- Departments and Academic Divisions reference collection (Duke University Archives)
- Department of Music records (Duke University Archives)
- Institute of the Arts records, 1981-[ongoing] (Duke University Archives)
- Woman's College Library records, 1930-1994 (bulk 1930-1970) (Duke University Archives)
- Arts Council records, 1950-1970 (bulk 1950-1959) (Duke University Archives)
- Duke University Museum of Art reference collection (Duke University Archives)
- Art Association records, bulk 1930-1938 (Duke University Archives)
- Duke Artists Series records, 1931-2000 (Duke University Archives)
- Duke University Union records, 1954-[ongoing] (Duke University Archives)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Arts at Duke Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Arts at Duke Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.
Processing Information
Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2009
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2009
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
