Inventory of the Music Study Club records, 1936-1954

Abstract

The Music Study Club was a student organization of the Woman's College.

Collection includes constitutions, minutes, programs, correspondence, memorabilia and one screw-bound scrapbook, from the years roughly 1936 to 1954.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. Woman's College. Music Study Club.
Title: Music Study Club records, 1936-1954
Language of Material: English
Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet, 75 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes and roll sheets, programs and other memorabilia relating to the activities of the Music Study Club from 1937 to 1954. The Club scrapbook contains programs, announcements and posters of concerts and musical events from the years roughly 1942-1954. Two receipt books (A73-36) from the years 1936-1946 could not be located.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

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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1 Box

Scrapbook p. 1, items separated, undated

Box 1

Programs, Minutes, 1937-1951

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Budgets, Photographs, Clippings, Membership Lists and Related Materials, 1950-1953

Box 1

Membership Lists, Constitutions, 1943-1953

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Scrapbook, 1942-1954

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Historical Note

The Music Study Club of the Woman's College was organized February 1, 1933 through the offices of Mrs. J. Foster Barnes, Miss Evelyn Barnes and others. It was formed as an honorary society, with elective membership, for the purpose of recognizing the ambitions and abilities of Duke women in the field of music. The Club usually had a membership of between 40-50 students. Meetings were held once a month for the discussion of timely topics in the realm of music. Demonstrations (miniature recitals) were often given by members of the Club or by visitors. The Club presented at least one concert artist or lecturer each year, sometimes in connection with the University Concerts Series.