MenuInventory of the Independent Aid, Inc. Records, 1934-1954
Abstract
Independent Aid, Inc. was the first charitable foundation established by Doris Duke, daughter of businessman and philanthropist James Buchanan (J.B.) Duke. It was incorporated in Delaware in October, 1934. Although Miss Duke had limited direct involvement with Independent Aid, its disbursements reflected her persistent interests in the welfare of women and children, education, social work and mental health, and early family planning efforts. The foundation’s daily operations were administered largely by Marian Paschal, who served as Secretary until her death in 1946, and by her successor, Georgea T. Furst. Independent Aid, Inc. became the Doris Duke Foundation in 1951.
The collection spans the years 1934 to 1954, beginning with the establishment of Independent Aid, Inc. and including administrative entries through the first years of the Doris Duke Foundation. Journals, cashbooks, ledgers, and minute books comprise the majority of the collection; these detail contributions to the foundation as well as disbursements. The remaining materials include correspondence, the foundation’s original by-laws, federal tax forms, financial records and lists of stock holdings, and memoranda documenting daily operations.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Independent Aid, Inc.
- Title
- Independent Aid, Inc. records, 1934-1954
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 6.4 Linear Feet, 314 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The Independent Aid, Inc. Records (formerly IA.9A) are part of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives which were donated to the Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The collection covers the operations of Independent Aid, Inc. from its establishment in 1934 through 1951, when it became the Doris Duke Foundation. Fourteen journals, cashbooks, ledgers, and minute books comprise the majority of the collection and detail contributions to the foundation as well as disbursements. One journal, one cashbook, and one ledger extend through 1954. The remaining materials include correspondence, the foundation’s original by-laws, federal tax forms, financial records and lists of stock holdings, and memoranda documenting daily operations. Of particular note are reports made to Marian Paschal, Secretary of Independent Aid, Inc. until her death in 1946, detailing the circumstances of aid recipients and thank you notes to Miss Paschal.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Use Restrictions
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Independent Aid, Inc. was the first charitable foundation established by Doris Duke, daughter of businessman and philanthropist James Buchanan (J.B.) Duke. It was incorporated in Delaware in October, 1934, shortly after Miss Duke turned 21 years of age. The foundation’s daily operations were administered largely by Marian Paschal, who served as Secretary until her death in 1946, and by her successor, Georgea T. Furst. Although Miss Duke had limited direct involvement with Independent Aid, its disbursements reflected her persistent interests in the welfare of women and children, social work and mental health, and early family planning efforts; recipients included the Center for Self-Supporting Women and Students of New York City, the Mental Hygiene Association, and the Child Adoption and Placement Bureau among many others. Additionally, many individuals received funds either to sustain them through financial difficulties or as educational loans and scholarships. In October, 1951, the officers of Independent Aid, Inc. voted to change its name to the Doris Duke Foundation.
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Independent Aid, Inc. Records, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Independent Aid, Inc. Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a donation from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in June 2009.
Processing Information
Processed by Kate Jordan, January 2011
Encoded by Kate Jordan, January 2011
Accession UA2009-0030 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.