Inventory of the North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records, 1965-1982 (bulk 1975-1979)

Abstract

The North Carolina Student Legislature, the oldest active student legislature in the United States, was established in 1937.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: North Carolina Student Legislature. Duke University chapter.
Title: North Carolina Student Legislature, Duke University chapter records, 1965-1982 (bulk 1975-1979)
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.6 Linear Feet, 600 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Contains the records of the Duke University chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature, a student organization that presented legislation for possible enactment by the North Carolina General Assembly. Types of materials include correspondence, legislative bills, conference proceedings, clippings, pamphlets, printed materials, a photograph, and award plaques. Major subjects include Duke University students, the North Carolina Student Legislature, student political activity, North Carolina General Assembly, resolutions, study and teaching of politics, parliamentary practice, and student groups.. Materials range in date from 1965 to 1982 (bulk 1975-1979).

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Collection is open for research.

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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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Correspondence, 1982

Box 1

Session proceedings, 1965

Box 1

Session proceedings, 1976-1977

Box 1

Session proceedings, 1978-1979

Box 1

Compendium, 40th Annual Session, 1977

Box 1

Clippings, 1973, 1979

Box 1

Pamphlets, 1978, 1982-1983, undated

Box 1

Award plaques

Best Legislation, 1965

Box 2

Best Delegation -- Large College, 1968

Box 2

Best Delegation -- Large School, 1971

Box 2

Best Bill -- Large School, 1972

Box 2

Best Delegation, 1973

Box 2

Historical Note

The North Carolina Student Legislature, the oldest active student legislature in the United States, was established in 1937. The organization represents North Carolina universities, colleges, and community colleges and offers students practical experience in politics and the legislative process. Under the leadership of a central government, member school delegations study current issues, write bills, and present resolutions for presentations at statewide meetings. The Student Governor and staff carry out all procedures at statewide meetings, which include delegates from all institutions with North Carolina Student Legislature chapters. Bills passed at annual statewide meetings are made available to the members of the North Carolina General Assembly.

The Duke University chapter has won several awards for best legislation, best bill, and best delegation. The 1979 Annual Session was hosted at Duke University. As of 2003, the Duke University chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature is not active.