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uaduuref Inventory of the Duke University Union Reference Collection, 1962-ongoing Processed by: Tom Harkins; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 004658266

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: December 2010Processed by Tom Harkins, July 2009; finding aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, December 2010 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the Duke University Union Reference Collection, 1962-ongoing University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. University Archives. Duke University Union Reference Collection, 1962-ongoing Material in English 0.7 Linear Feet approx. 600 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. The Duke University Union Reference Collection contains files of printed materials documenting Union administration and programming. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. Administrative Information 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.

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], Duke University Union Reference Collection, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The Duke University Union Reference Collection was compiled by the University Archives from a variety of resources for use in reference and research.

Processing Information

Processed by Tom Harkins, July 2009

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, December 2010

Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Historical Note

The Duke University Union, founded in 1954 as the Duke Student Union, has as its purpose promoting social, recreational, cultural, educational and spiritual activities at Duke. Membership is now open to all members of the Duke community. At present (2009), an executive group and program directors administer the Union.

Collection Overview

This collection contains files about the activities of the Union's administrative body and its programming committees. The collection includes clippings, flyers, calendars, program schedules, publicity postcards, printed budgets, newsletters, and form letters. The bulk dates are 1980-2000. Topics include regular Union programming and special events such as SpringFest, OktoberFest, and scavenger hunts.

Contents of Collection Container List 1Administration, 1982-2001 Budgets, 1984- Clippings History, circa 1962- Newsletters, 1989- Publicity and mailings Reunions and alumni The State of Your Union, circa 1971 Art Events Committee Cable 13 Cable 13--Duke Yearlook Craft Center Fine Arts Committee Freewater Films--Calendars Freewater Films--Clippings Freewater Films-Flyers Galleries Committee Grateful Dead, 1982--clippings Major Speakers Committee On Stage Committee Performing Arts Committee Performing Arts Committee: Broadway at Duke, circa 1972- Quadrangle Pictures Special Events Committee Special Events - Scavenger hunts Symposium Committee Visual Arts Committee Miscellaneous flyers Duplicates