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uaeventsrc Inventory of the Events Reference Collection, 1903-ongoing Processed by: Thomas Harkins; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 004198506

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: August 2009Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2009; finding aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, August 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Events Reference Collection, 1903-ongoing University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. University Archives. Events Reference Collection, 1903-ongoing Material in English 1.3 Linear Feet approx. 1,300 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. The Events Reference Collection contains files of clippings, programs, brochures, and other materials concerning various academic, professional, and social events at the University. 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], Events Reference Collection, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The Events Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.

Processing Information

Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2009

Updated by Thomas Harkins, April 2010

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2009

Updated by Josh Larkin Rowley, February 2011

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.

Collection Overview

The collection contains materials pertaining to celebrations, exhibits, conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, visitors, and other events such as Parents' Weekend, the British-American Festival, and seasonal celebrations. Information about campus events will be found also in the records of sponsoring bodies, such as the Duke University Union, and academic departments and divisions.

Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.

Duke University--History--20th century. Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--History--20th century. Duke University--Social life and customs. British American Festival (1984 : Durham, N.C.). Related Material Calendar of Duke University, 1930-1966 Duke University Archives Duke University Calendar, 1966-1985 Duke University Archives Commencement Collection, 1850-ongoing Duke University Archives Convocations Collection, 1937-ongoing Duke University Archives Duke University Union Records, 1954-ongoing Duke University Archives Founders’ Day Collection, 1903-ongoing Duke University Archives Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Reference Collection, 1892-ongoing Duke University Archives Preliminary Description of Collection Container List 1All-campus carnival, 1980 American Historical Association meeting, 1929-1930 Biblical colloquium, 1973 Blackburn Literary Festival, circa 1970- British-American Festival, 1984 - brochures British-American Festival, 1984 - clippings Conference of Corporate Chief Executive Officers, 1977 Conference for Secondary School Counselors, 1960-1964 Conference for Teachers of Social Studies, 1955-1968 Conference on International Legal Studies, 1955 Consortium on Revolutionary Europe, 1975 Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, 1980 Dante Centenary, 1965 Dead Sea Scrolls, 1950- Duke Plays, 2007 Duke-UNC Slavic Colloquium, 1962-1968 Fashion Seminar, 1980-1982 Flagpole ceremony at the start and end of the academic year, 1903- Forum on Democracy, 1981 Forum on Presidential Nominations, 1981 Hispanic Scholars Conference, 1981 Holiday tree-lighting ceremony, circa 1973- 2Homecoming, circa 1935- Inter-American Institute of the University of North Carolina, 1941 Institute of International Relations, 1931-1938 Joe College, 1968 Laboratory Conference for Teachers of Science and Mathematics, 1952-1964 Lectures Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, Jr. Lecture on International Studies, 2000- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Distinguished Scholar, 1982 Benjamin N. Duke, 1962-1963 Fritz London Lectures, 1976- Henry W. Newsom Memorial, 1980- John Jay Gergen Memorial Lecture, 1977, 1985 John McTyeire Flowers, 1923, 1927 Robert Lee Patterson Lecture in Philosophy, 1982 Terry Sanford Distinguished, 1989- Management Day, 1987 May Day Pageant, circa 1924-1967 National Resources Conference, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 1954 National Security Policy Seminar, Duke-UNC, 1961-1965 North Carolina Council of Teachers of English meeting, 1925 Education Association, 1937, 1959 Federal Personnel Management Council Conference, 1967 Junior Science Symposium, 1958-1962 Press Association institutes, circa 1933-1994 (2 folders) 3Parents' Weekend, 1974- Parents' Weekend, brochures, 1975- Peace Science Society meeting, 1976 Regional Assembly, 1964 Scavenger hunts, 1989- School of Law Conference, 1954-1969 September 11, 2001 Southeastern Personnel Conference, 1948-1954 Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, 1969, 1971 Student Institute of World Affairs, 1939 Summer Science and Mathematics Institute, 1957-1960 Symposia Commonwealth of Children, 1962 International Relations and World Affairs, 1970- Oak Ridge Regional, 1955 Miscellaneous Visitors General, 1896- Eleanor Roosevelt, 1934- Viscount Halifax, 1943 Eric Johnston, 1944 Washington Bicentennial Celebration, 1932 Woman's College Anniversary Celebration, 2002