The Grapevine

uaasce Inventory of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records 1932 - 1983 (bulk 1944-1970) Processed by: Emily Glenn; machine-readable finding aid created by: Jill Katte University ArchivesDuke University

Durham, N.C., U.S.A.

Aleph Number: 003396403

Machine-readable finding aid derived from automated markup system. Date of source: February 2003 Processed by Emily Glenn February 2003; Finding Aid encoded by Jill Katte, University Archives, Duke University, September 2003 Description is in English. 05-01-2006 PUBLIC "-//University Archives//TEXT (US::NDD::::American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records)//EN" uaasce.xml converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).Also, the top level of the finding aid (above the dsc) was changed to conform to the NC EAD Best Practice Guidelines. Within the dsc, dates for series were normalized. Inventory of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records, 1932-1983 (bulk 1944-1970) University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0202 USA

Descriptive Summary American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records, 1932-1983 (bulk 1944-1970) American Society of Civil Engineers. Duke University chapter. 2.5 Linear Feet, 2,500 Items University Archives, Duke University For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University. The Duke University chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers is an academic group for Engineering students at Duke University, formed in 1932. Records contain correspondence, annual reports, meeting announcements, planning materials for the Engineers Show, a newsletter, minutes, membership lists, membership certificates, photographs, and clippings. Major subjects include the American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University, the School of Engineering, civil engineering study and teaching, professional development, student societies, and the history of civil engineering. Materials range in date from 1932 to 1983 (bulk 1944-1970). English. Administrative Information 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.

In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.

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.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The American Society of Civil Engineers, Duke University Chapter Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1973 and 1974.

Processing Information

Processed by Emily Glenn

Completed February 2003

Encoded by Jill Katte, September 2003

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Historical Note

The Duke University chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers was formed in 1932 as the Duke Society of Civil Engineers. The group petitioned to join the American Society of Civil Engineers as a student chapter, and in 1933 the society became known as the Duke Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The society was open to any undergraduate student interested in engineering.

The purpose of the student chapter was to further interest in the theory and practice of civil engineering. The chapter held meetings, showed movies, sponsored conferences and exhibitions, took field trips, and invited professionals to speak on campus. Meetings covered a variety of subjects including military tactics, bridges, boating, and air flow systems. The chapter's movie committee worked with industry professionals to gain access to engineering-related films. Many of these correspondences led to speakers visiting Duke University. The society has also sponsored Engineering Shows, which showcased industry design, held contests for student exhibitions, and opened laboratories for viewing projects in progress. Each fall, students took a weekend trip off campus to talk with engineering professionals and tour cutting-edge structures.

As of 2003, the Duke University chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers is active in the Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering.

Collection Overview

Contains correspondence, annual reports, notes from field trips, photographs, and other materials pertaining to the activities of the Duke University student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers from 1932 to 1983 (bulk 1944-1970).

Subject Headings

These and related materials may be accessed under the following subject headings in the Duke University Libraries online catalog.

American Society of Civil Engineers. Duke University. School of Engineering. Duke University--Students--Societies, etc. Civil engineering--History. Civil engineering--Study and teaching--North Carolina--Durham. Civil engineering--North Carolina. Civil engineering--Vocational guidance. Clippings. Photographs. Contents of Collection Correspondence, 1950-1970.

Contains correspondence between the chapter and the national organization, Duke University departments, other student chapters, and potential speakers.

Ordered by date.

1 1 1950-1953 2 1954-1955 3 1956 4 1957-1958 5 1959 6 1960 7 1961 8 1962 9 1963 10 1964 11 1965 2 12 1966 13 1967-1970 Annual reports, 1932-1969

Contains the annual reports of the Duke University chapter, as reported to the headquarters of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Annual reports generally included a calendar of events, a written self-evaluation, lists of members, minutes, clippings and press, notes from field trips, statistical summaries, project and conference reports, and photographs.

Ordered by date.

14 1932-1936 15 1938-1944 16 1945-1947 17 1948-1950 3 18 1951-1954 19 1955-1956 20 1957-1958 21 1959-1960 22 1961 23 1963 24 1968-1969 Engineering Shows, 1953-1966

Contains planning materials, announcements, correspondence, proposed building layouts, evaluations, and reports of conferences held at Duke University. The conferences, organized by the chapter, presented awards for excellence in engineering around the United States, held contests for student exhibitions, and opened laboratories for viewing projects in progress.

Ordered by date.

4 25 1953 26 1954 27 1955 28 1956 29 1957 30 1958 31 1959 32 1960 33 1962, 1966 Field trips, 1951-1969

Contains correspondence, itineraries, reports, and photographs from fall field trips.

Ordered by date.

34 Carolina Steel and Iron Company, 1951 35 Lone Star Cement Corporation, 1952 36 ASCE National Conference, New Orleans, La., 1952 37 Nantahala Powerhouse and ASCE National Conference, Atlanta, Ga., 1954 38 Kerr Dam, 1955 39 Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md., 1956 5 40 Charlotte, N.C. area plants, 1957 41 Snake Island Fishway and Ft. McNair College, Washington, D.C. Area, 1959 42 Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md., 1960 43 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kempsville Nike site, Norfolk, Va., 1961 and Carolina Steel Corporation, 1969 Chapter establishment, history, and general materials, 1951-1983

Contains general materials of the Duke University chapter, including histories, minutes, constitutions, photographs, and clippings.

44 Duke University chapter constitutions, ca. 1951 and 1954 45 Chapter history, undated 46 Chapter ratings, 1956-1963 47 Meeting announcements, undated, 1983 48 Minutes, 1944-1945, 1956, 1962, 1966 49 Membership and officer lists, 1960-1965 50 Membership certificates, undated 51 Film committee, advertisements and correspondence, 1951-1953 52 Film committee, advertisements and correspondence, 1954-1960 53 Order of Saint Patrick, constitution and emblem sketch, 1950 54 The Grapevine, 1951 55 Photographs, 1946, 1951, 1955 56 Photographs, 1963-1964 57 Clippings, 1940-1962, undated Related Material School of Engineering records. University Archives, Duke University.