Inventory of the Duke University Union Reference Collection, 1962-ongoing

Abstract

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. University Archives.
Title: Duke University Union Reference Collection, 1962-ongoing
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.7 Linear Feet, approx. 600 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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.

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

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Administration, 1982-2001

Box 1

Budgets, 1984-

Box 1

Clippings

Box 1

History, circa 1962-

Box 1

Newsletters, 1989-

Box 1

Publicity and mailings

Box 1

Reunions and alumni

Box 1

The State of Your Union, circa 1971

Box 1

Art Events Committee

Box 1

Cable 13

Box 1

Cable 13--Duke Yearlook

Box 1

Craft Center

Box 1

Fine Arts Committee

Box 1

Freewater Films--Calendars

Box 1

Freewater Films--Clippings

Box 1

Freewater Films-Flyers

Box 1

Galleries Committee

Box 1

Grateful Dead, 1982--clippings

Box 1

Major Speakers Committee

Box 1

On Stage Committee

Box 1

Performing Arts Committee

Box 1

Performing Arts Committee: Broadway at Duke, circa 1972-

Box 1

Quadrangle Pictures

Box 1

Special Events Committee

Box 1

Special Events - Scavenger hunts

Box 1

Symposium Committee

Box 1

Visual Arts Committee

Box 1

Miscellaneous flyers

Box 1

Duplicates

Box 1

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.