Inventory of the Mirecourt House records, 1975-2001

Abstract

Contains the records of Mirecourt House, an independent, co-educational, social, selective undergraduate residence hall at Duke University.

Types of materials include constitutions, rosters, correspondence, applications, surveys, newsletters, schedules, reports, clippings, poster, and color slides. Major subjects include student life, Duke University history, Delta Tau Delta fraternity, residential living, alcohol use, and governance of residential halls. Materials date from 1975 to 2001.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. Mirecourt House.
Title: Mirecourt House records, 1975-2001
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.

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Collection Overview

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.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

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.

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Alcohol violations, 1999-2001 RESTRICTED

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Annual reviews, 1992-2000

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Applications of potential residents, 1978-1979

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Applications of potential residents, 1979-1980

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Clippings, 1980

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Constitutions, 1975, 1983

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Edens Federation, 1980-1982

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Flyers, 2001

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Governance, general, 1975-1986

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House commitment survey, 1978-1980

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Membership web, ca. 2001 RESTRICTED

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Minutes, house meetings, 1980

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Mirecourt and Delta Tau Delta, 1982-1983

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Party affairs, 1977-1978

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Photographs, 2001

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Rosters, 1995-2001

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Social calendars and activities, 1992-1998

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"Teams" poster, ca. 1978-1979

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Selected color slides, ca. 1980-1981

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Historical Note

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.

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Related Material

Arts and Sciences Council records. Arts and Sciences Council. Residential Life Committee. Report, 1994 (Duke University Archives.)
Willimon. William H. "We Work Hard, We Play Hard:" A Report for the President, and the Provost, and the Vice President for Student Life of Duke University. (1993) (Duke University Archives.)