MenuInventory of the Ruth S. Breece scrapbook, 1935-1936
Abstract
Ruth Schoenberger was an undergraduate student at Duke University from 1935 to 1939.
The topics of the scrapbook include social and academic life at Duke, women at Duke, dormitory housing, the Woman's College, and campus scenes. The scrapbook ranges in date from 1935-1939.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Breece, Ruth Schoenberger.
- Title
- Ruth S. Breece scrapbook, 1935-1936
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 1.3 Linear Feet, 1 Item
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Contains photographs of Breece's life on and off campus during the years 1935-1939.
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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Expand AllThis scrapbook contains photographs from Breece's life as a Duke student from 1935-1939. Included are scenes of May Day celebrations, the Duke Gardens, Duke's 100th anniversary celebration, homecoming parades (with Duke Home alumni float that resembles Duke Chapel), Flag Raising, the 1939 Senior Style Show, and snapshots of William Preston Few and Mary Duke Biddle. Many of the photographs feature Breece and her friends in candid shots in dorm rooms and outside of various campus buildings and faculty apartments. There are images of Woman's College students doing archery and visiting the area around President Few's home as well as the marching band and construction pictures of the graduate dorm. Of note is a picture of an African-American housekeeper from the Woman's College named Jennie and two other shots of where African-American children appear. There are also some images of Breece with her family and pets. Arranged approximately by date (in original page order). The images are largely identified.
Historical Note
Ruth Schoenberger Breece came to Duke in 1935 from Lawrenceville, NJ. She was an active student and avid photographer while in school and majored in Teaching. She belonged to the Duke Players, the Forum Club, and the Chronicle staff all four years and served as Assistant Co-Ed Business Manager of the Archive during her senior year. She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the honor society for education. Breece graduated in 1939.
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Ruth S. Breece scrapbook, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Ruth S. Breece scrapbook was received by the University Archives as a gift in 1994.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Wood, August 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, December 2006
Accession A94-110 is 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.