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[Identification of item], Mirecourt House records, University Archives, Duke University.
The Mirecourt House records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1980, 1985-1986.
Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, September 2006
Accessions 80-25, 85-122, 86-91 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
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Mirecourt House, established ca. 1975 is an independent co-educational, social-selective residence hall for Duke University undergraduate students in their junior and senior years. Some of Mirecourt House's programs have included a ropes course, tutoring at the Salvation Army, karaoke, and a variety of themed parties. Mirecourt is governed by a House Council elected by members of the group.
Mirecourt is located in Craven Quad of the West Campus of Duke University. In the 1970s, Mirecourt House was part of the Association of Independent Houses. In the 1980s, Mirecourt became part of the Edens Federation. The Edens Federation was established to represent interests of undergraduate residents of Duke University who lived on West Campus in Mirecourt House, Taylor House, Burton House, Lancaster House, Tabard House, and York House. In 1982, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity attempted to move in and fill three floors of the house, causing protest among house members.
Mirecourt House participates in Rush and attracts about 300-500 rushees to fill 10-30 spots. The house is currently co-ed and social-selective.
Contains memos, correspondence, membership applications, clippings, evaluations, reports, minutes, photographs, social calendars, and a poster pertaining to the governance and social activities of Mirecourt House from 1975 to 2001. Also includes the Annual Reports of the Program of Coeducational Federations, Edens Federation newsletters, materials concerning a proposed takeover of the house's space by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and some color slides. Some folders are restricted.
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