Inventory of the Asian Students Association records, 1995-2005

Abstract

Contains the records of the Duke University Asian Students Association from 1995-2005. Types of materials include a short history, agendas, minutes, budgets, correspondence, constitutions, resolutions, election materials, flyers, subject files, clippings, and a printed web page. Major subjects include Asian and Asian-American students, Asian and Asian-American culture, student life at Duke University, and governance of student groups. The Asian Students Association is a member of Spectrum, an intercultural coalition of student leaders and organizations at Duke University.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Asian Students Association records, 1995-2005.
Creator: Duke University. Asian Students Association.
Extent: 10.6 Linear Feet, , 1265 Items , (7 boxes)
Repository: University Archives, Duke University.
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Language: English.

Collection Overview

Contains a short history, agendas, minutes, budgets, correspondence, constitutions, resolutions, election materials, flyers, subject files, clippings, scrapbooks, and a printed web page pertaining to the general governance, social activities, and cultural activities of the Asian Students Association at Duke University. Materials range in date from 1995 to 2005

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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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

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Accession number: A97-63

"About Our Group", brief history and goals, 1999-2001

Box 1

Agendas and Minutes, 1996-1997, 2000-2001

Box 1

Budget, 2001

Box 1

Clippings, 1997-2001

Box 1

Correspondence, 2001

Box 1

Elections, 2001

Box 1

Flyers, 1996-2001

Box 1

Horizons, 1996-1997

Box 1

Intercultural Summit, 2000

Box 1

Multicultural space, funding issues, 2001

Box 1

New student welcome packet, 2000

Box 1

President's notes, 2000

Box 1

Racial harassment, subject file, 1998, 2001

Box 1

Spectrum constitution, ca. 2000-2001

Box 1

Task Force Proposal for the Improvement of the Asian and Asian-American Student Experience, 2000

Box 1

Web page (paper printout), 2000

Box 1

Accession number: UA2007-0059

6 Boxes

Abercrombie and Fitch Boycott, 2002

Box 1

ASA Announcements and Emails, 2002

Box 1

ASA Presidential Task Force, 1995; 2000-2001

Box 1

Asian American Studies [at Duke UIniversity], 2002

Box 1

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Box 2

Constitution and Position Descriptions

Box 2

Cultural Community Reports 3rd Annual Unity Through Diversity Luncheon, March 18, 2003

Box 2

Executive Board Calendar, 2002

Box 2

Executive Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2001-2005 (2 folders)

Box 2

Events Flyers

Box 2

Funding, 2002-2004

Box 2

Funding Proposals

Box 2

Lunar New Year, 1999-2002

Box 2

Masquerade Ball (Charity Ball), 1999-2001

Box 2

Miscellaneous

Box 2

Multicultural Career Conference, 2002

Box 2

President and Executive Vice President Miscellaneous Documents, 2000-2003

Box 2

President's Council Meeting, 2001-2003

Box 2

Unity Through Diversity: ASA Proposals, 2000-2003

Box 2

VOICES - Asian Pacific American Fall Political Series

Box 2

Scrapbook, 1986-1992

Box 3

Scrapbook, 1992-1994; 1996-1997

Box 4

Scrapbook, 1998-2000

Box 5

Scrapbook, 2000-2001

Box 6

ASA Banner

Box 7

Historical Note

The Asian Students Association was founded at Duke University in 1981 to serve the social, political and cultural interests of Asian and Asian-American students. The ASA hosts three annual events: Charity Ball, Lunar New Year Festival, and Heritage Month. The organization also hosts mixers with local universities, cooking classes, game nights, and brings political and educational speakers to campus. As of 2007, the Asian Students Association is active at Duke University.