MenuPreliminary Inventory of the University Marshal Records, 1942 - 1989
Abstract
The Office of the University Marshal is responsible for some of Duke University's most significant occasions: opening convocation, Founders' Day, and commencement. The University Marshal Records include correspondence, lists of candidates for degrees, memos, programs, financial records, records of the awarding of honorary degrees, minutes of the commencement committee, statistics, speeches, and other printed materials. Major subjects include information and procedures related to Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, convocations, and commencements; and files that detail the daily operation of the Office of the University Marshal.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- University Marshal Records, 1942 - 1989.
- Creator
- Duke University. University Marshal.
- Extent
- 22.0 Linear Feet, , 22000 Items
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
- Language
- English.
Series Quick Links
- 1967 and 1968 Additions (Accession A67-087 and Accession 68-345), 1940-1970
- 1975 Addition (Accession A75-102), 1969-1976
- 1979 Additions (Accession A79-091), 1974-1978
- 1982 Addition (Accession A82-75), 1978-1980 and 1984
- 1988 Addition (Accession A88-025), 1980-1985
- 1993 Additions (Accession A93-82), 1985-1989
Collection Overview
The University Marshal Records includes correspondence, lists of candidates for degrees, memos, programs, financial records, records of the awarding of honorary degrees, minutes of the commencement committee, statistics, speeches, and other printed materials. Major subjects include information and procedures related to Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, convocations, and commencements; and files that detail the daily operation of the Office of the University Marshal.
The University Marshall Records is arranged by accession date. These accessions are given in chronological order. The descriptions given for each box are general descriptions of the contents of the box and are not folder titles. There is some consistency in the contents of the boxes from one accession to another, but the folder titles are not identical.
Access to all folders in Box 3 is RESTRICTED. Please consult University Archives staff.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
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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Expand AllIncludes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. The Office files include correspondence, memos, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
Access to all folders in Box 3 is RESTRICTED. Please consult University Archives staff.
Contains correspondence, nominations, committee meeting minutes, memos, and recommendations about the awarding of honorary degrees.
Includes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. The Office files include correspondence, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
Includes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. The Office files include correspondence, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
This box was added to the 1979 Addition (A79-91) on June 9, 1980.
Includes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. The Office files include correspondence, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
The folder on Typescripts of Student Speeches, Tryouts, was added to the 1982 Addition (A82-75) on May 9, 1984.
Includes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. This series also includes information about the Fuqua School of Business Dedication and the Robert H. James Dedication. The Office files include correspondence, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
Includes information about convocation, commencement, Founder's Day, baccalaureate services, honorary degrees, and the daily business of the Office of the University Marshal. The Office files include correspondence, statistics, receipts, lists of dissertation titles, memos on ceremonial procedures, lists of degree candidates, information about diplomas, and information on honors and prizes.
Historical Note
The Office of the University Marshal is responsible for organizing details and making decisions about the operation of some of Duke University's most significant occasions: opening convocation, Founders' Day, and commencement. The University Marshal holds both administrative and ceremonial responsibilities. The office's most public responsibility is to carry the University Mace and lead the procession at graduation. To many, the University Marshal's position is the embodiment of university traditions.
Subject Headings
Related Material
- Commencement Exercises Collection. (University Archives, Duke University.)
- Douglas M. Knight Records. (University Archives, Duke University.)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], University Marshal Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The University Marshal Records was received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1967 (A67-87), 1968 (A68-346), 1975 (A75-102), 1979 (A79-91), 1982 (A82-75), 1988 (A88-0025), and 1993 (A93-82).
Processing Information
Processed by Linda Daniel
Completed February 2004
Encoded by Linda Daniel, February 2004
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.