MenuInventory of the News Service Scrapbook collection, 1916-1944
Abstract
The mission of the Duke News Service is to inform the public and the university community about research, programs, and events at Duke; to increase public understanding and appreciation of scholarly contributions made by Duke's faculty and the work of its other employees and students; and to provide media relations and consultative services to faculty and administrators.
The collection includes News Service scrapbooks for both Trinity College and Duke University. General interest and sports news make up the bulk of the clippings. The collection ranges in date from 1916-1944.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. Office of News and Communication.
- Title
- News Service Scrapbook collection, 1916-1944
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 15.9 Linear Feet, 23 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The collection includes News Service scrapbooks for both Trinity College and Duke University. General interest and sports news make up the bulk of the clippings. Among the major subjects are student life and traditions, the building of the university, and news of the major and minor sports. Some of the clippings relate to obscure organizations at Duke, including the Cat's Head Club. In addition to clippings are news releases, programs and correspondence. Scrapbooks 8-21 contain clippings only. According to a handwritten note on the clippings envelope in box 11, scrapbook 22 was dismantled in 1989. The clippings envelope contains articles related to the last illness, death and burial of President Few. The collection ranges in date from 1916-1944.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
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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Contains news releases, correspondence, a program from the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States which was held at Trinity College, commencement programs, a Trinity Songs program marking the quarter-centennial year of Trinity College in Durham, and clippings.
Contains largely clippings, some correspondence, and various programs. Of note is a pamphlet from the War Department entitled "Military Training at Trinity College" and a Student Army Training Corps (SATC) grade card and course program brochure.
Contains largely clippings, a statement to the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa regarding Trinity College's application, correspondence and various programs.
Contains clippings and various programs.
Contains clippings.
Contains clippings.
Contains clippings and a list of Trinity students who died in the World War I.
Contains clippings about The Duke Endowment.
Clippings regarding Assistant Secretary of State A.A. Berle Jr.'s speaking engagement at Duke University February 7, 1944.
Historical Note
The mission of the Duke News Service is to inform the public and the university community about research, programs, and events at Duke; to increase public understanding and appreciation of scholarly contributions made by Duke's faculty and the work of its other employees and students; and to provide media relations and consultative services to faculty and administrators. The Duke News Service works closely with local, national, and international news media, including newspapers, radio and television, magazines, wire services and syndicates.
Subject Headings
- Duke University. News Service.
- Duke University. History--20th century.
- Duke University--Administration.
- Duke University--Alumni and alumnae.
- Duke University--Faculty.
- Duke University--Students.
- Duke University--Students--Societies, etc.
- Duke University--Athletics.
- Duke University--Buildings--History--20th century.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). History--20th century.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--Administration.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--Alumni and alumnae.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Library.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--Sports.
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--Students--Societies, etc.
Related Material
- News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004 (University Archives, Duke University. )
- News Service Subject Files, 1930-ongoing. (University Archives, Duke University.)
- Duke University Archives Scrapbook collection, 1916-ongoing. (University Archives, Duke University. )
- Biographical Reference Collection, 1972-2004. (University Archives, Duke University. )
- Building Reference Collection, 1972-2004. (University Archives, Duke University. )
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], News Service Scrapbook collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The News Service Scrapbook collection were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1989.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, January 2007
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, November 2007
Accessions were merged into one collection, 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.