Inventory of the Religious Life Reference collection, 1937-ongoing

Abstract

The Religious Life Reference Collection contains files of clippings, brochures, handbooks, memoranda and other material concerning the religious life of the University community.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. University Archives.
Title: Religious Life Reference collection, 1937-ongoing
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.8 Linear Feet, 800 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Religious life administration, 1937-1982, undated
Religious organizations, 1953-2000, undated

The Religious Life Reference Collection contains files of clippings, brochures, memoranda and other material concerning the religious life of the University community. The bulk of the material concerns student religious life. The handbook, Religious Life, Duke University, 1954-1965 (incomplete run) includes descriptions of student religious organizations, events and programs. Materials in the collection pertain to both local and national religious organizations active at the University. Among the national organizations represented are The Campus Crusade for Christ; United Campus Christian Fellowship, and United Student Fellowship. Local groups represented include campus chapters of denominational organizations, and the Coalition on Chapel Policy, a committee formed in 1979/80 to advocate for changes in the Chapel’s administrative procedures after University Minister Robert Young dismissed Assistant Minister Helen Crotwell.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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

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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Religious life administration, 1937-1982, undated

Arrangement: alphabetical by folder title

Contents: Reports, handbooks, clippings, flyers, and other materials concerning the administration of religious life activities. Subjects include programming, services, and staffing matters.

Administration

Duke University Campus Ministry, 1981-

Duke University Campus Ministry Meditations for Lent, 1981, 1983, 1984 and Meditations for Advent, 1981-1982

Duke University Church

Duke University Parish Ministry, 1971-1981

Minister to the University Reports, 1981

Religious Activities Reports, 1940, 1953

Religious Emphasis Week, 1943-1957 (inc.)

Religious Life: Duke University [handbook], 1954-1965

Religious life advisory group, 1979

Religious life flyers

Religious life clippings

Duplicates

Religious organizations, 1953-2000, undated

Arrangement: alphabetical by folder title

Contents: Newsletters, flyers, reports, clippings, and other materials produced by or about local and national religious organizations active on campus.

Baha'i Club, 1971-1981

Baptist Student Union, 1976-1990

Baptist Student Union (at Duke), BSU Broadcaster, 1957

Baptist Student Union (at Duke), The Prophet, 1953

Baptist Student Union of North Carolina, The Reveille, 1954-1957

Campus Crusade for Christ, 1971-1984

Christian Science Organization at Duke University, 1973

Christian Social Action Committee, 1983

Duke Christian Fellowship

Episcopal Student Center, 1959-1987

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Hillel Foundation/Society, circa 1953-1996

Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship, 1968-1981

Islamic Association at Duke, 1979

Muslim Student Association, 1979, 2000, undated

Navigators, 1980

Newman Catholic Student Center, 1984-2000

Political Action in Christ (PAX), 1977

Presbyterian Student Association, 1985-1989, undated

Raptures: A Christian Fellowship, undated

Unitarian Fellowship, 1955-1956

Unitarian Fellowship, Duke-Durham, The Duke Beacon, 1956

United Campus Christian Fellowship, 1968

United Student Christian Coalition Comminique, 1951-1957

United Student Fellowship Encounter, 1956-1957

United Student Fellowship Resource, 1954-1957

University Christian Movement, 1966-1968

Wesley Fellowship Reports, 1989-1996

Wesley Fellowship Newsletters and Flyers, circa 1984

Historical Note

Chronology

1936 - Office of Religious Activities established

1938 - Duke University Church (non-denominational) founded; disbanded 1985

1956 - Duke University Religious Council founded

1985 - Congregation at Duke University founded

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