Inventory of the Methodist Student Center Records, 1947-2000 (bulk 1954-1966)
Abstract
The Methodist Student Center was constructed in 1957 to serve the spiritual and social life of the then 1,250 Methodist students attending Duke.
The materials in the collection include two serials The Crusader and Methodist Student Movement, as well as, clippings, programs, brochures, reports and other printed material. The collection ranges in date from 1947-2000 with the bulk items dating 1954-1966.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. Methodist Student Center.
- Title
- Methodist Student Center Records, 1947-2000 (bulk 1954-1966)
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 0.5 Linear Feet, 500 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The materials in the collection include two serials The Crusader and Methodist Student Movement, as well as, clippings, programs, brochures, reports and other printed material. The collection ranges in date from 1947-2000 with the bulk items dating 1954-1966.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Collection is open for research.
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
Historical Note
The Methodist Student Center was constructed in 1957 to serve the spiritual and social life of the then 1,250 Methodist students attending Duke. Its purpose was to provide facilities for religious programs, recreational activities, and office space for the chaplain and his/her staff.
Subject Headings
Related Material
- Charles E. Jordan papers (Duke University Archives)
- Douglas M. Knight papers (Duke University Archives)
- A. Hollis Edens papers (Duke University Archives)
- Mildred L. Hendrix papers (Duke University Archives)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Methodist Student Center Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Methodist Student Center Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1977.
Processing Information
Processed by Sherrie Bowser, October 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007
Accession A77-153 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
