uaslavic Inventory of the Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records, 1956-1983 Processed by: Archives Staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Sherrie Bowser University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: June 2007Processed by Archives Staff, January 2007; Finding Aid encoded by Sherrie Bowser, University Archives, Duke University, June 2007 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records, 1956-1983 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

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 Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records, 1956-1983 Material in English 4.5 Linear Feet 3000 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Courses in Russian language and literature were offered at Duke University in the early 1950s. The Russian Department was formed in 1958, renamed Slavic Languages and Literatures in 1967, and renamed again in the 2006-2007 academic year to Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Collection contains largely the files of Magnus Jan Krynski, chairman of the department from ca. 1966-1988, along with the records of other faculty members. The material dates from 1956-1983. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records, University Archives, Duke University.

 Provenance

The Dept. of Slavic and Eurasian Studies records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1990.

Processing Information

Processed by Archives Staff, January 2007

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, June 2007

Accession A90-2 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.

 Historical Note

Courses in Russian language and literature were offered at Duke University in the early 1950s. The Russian Department was formed in 1958, and renamed Slavic Languages and Literatures in 1967. Bronislas Jezierski was the first chairman (1958-1966), followed by Magnus Krynski (1966-1989), Tom Lahusen (1989-1994), Stefan Pugh (1995-1998), Denis Mickiewicz (Acting Director, 1998-1999), and Edna Andrews (2000-). The name of the department changed to Slavic and Eurasian Studies in the 2006-2007 academic year.

Collection Overview

Collection contains largely the files of Magnus Jan Krynski, chairman of the department from ca. 1966-1988, along with the records of other faculty members. Materials present include correspondence with students, job applicants, and faculty at other institutions, departmental budgets, vitae, printed matter, reports, and other materials pertaining to the teaching of Slavic languages and literatures, including courses in technical Russian for scientists and engineers, and professional activities of the faculty. The material dates from 1956-1983.

Subject Headings

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Duke University--History--20th century. Duke University. Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures. Duke University. Faculty. Slavic Studies. Related Material Interdisciplinary Studies Records, 1998-2006 University Archives. Duke University. Knight (Douglas M.) Records, 1949-1970 University Archives. Duke University. News Service Biographical Files, 1960-2004 University Archives. Duke University. Photograph Collection, 1861-2006 University Archives. Duke University. Pye (A. Kenneth), Chancellor, Records and Papers, 1960-1983 University Archives. Duke University. Sanford (Terry) Records and Papers, 1945-1998 University Archives. Duke University. Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Dean records, 1934- University Archives. Duke University. Wladyslaw W. Kulski Papers, 1710-1989 (bulk 1933-1969). University Archives. Duke University. Contents of Collection Container List 3 Box 1 Course Lists, Middlebury, c. 1958? Correspondence with Students, 1980-1982 Correspondence with Students, 1980-1982 Course Publicity, 1981 Counseling Service, Placement Tests, 1970-1971 Credit Union, 1968-1971 Course Flyers, 1981, 1983 Departmental Memos (Meeting Minutes, Faculty Correspondence), 1982 Miscellaneous Academic Memos, 1982-1983 Accounting Operations (General Info), 1982 Books Available in NY Public Library, 1974-1978 Books Ordered for Spring 1979 Book Ordering, 1981 Accounting (General Information), 1983 Chronicle Correspondence, 1982 Computerization of Language Oriented Enterprises (COLOE), 1982 Comparative Literature Correspondence, 1978 Peter McClintock, Curriculum Vita, 1968 Census, 1976-1979 Census, Fall 1981 and Spring 1982, 1981-1982 American Association of University Professors (AAUP), 1967-1968 American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL); American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AASS), 1967-1972 Campus Politics, 1968-1969 Computer Program and Russian Committee, 1967-1970 Department Name, 1966-1967 Academic Guide for Freshmen, 1968-1971 Early Duke - UNC Co-op Correspondence; Dwivedi, D.S., 1966-1971 Edgerton, William B. Correspondence, 1969-1970 Enrollment Figures in Southern Schools, ETS Exams, 1966 Gasinski, Tadeusz (UNC Dept of Linguistics), Correspondence, 1966-1968 Graduate School Requests and Graduate Bulletin, 1966-1968 Lerner, Warren (Chairman's Correspondence), 1967-1970 Honors Program and Old Lectures, 1965-1969 Old Library, 1967-1971 Miscellany (Inquiries and Memos), 1965-1971 Summer School Business, 1980-1981 Syllabi and Calendar, 1981 Publications, Faculty, 1970 Independent Study (Statement, Application), undated Interoffice Memos, 1981-1982 Language Lab Tapes (Correspondence Regarding), 1981 Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981 Spring 1982 Scheduling and Registration, 1982 Spring 1982 Jezierski Syllabi and Exam Outlines, 1982 Promotions at Duke (Search for President), 1969 Personnel Policies, 1967-1971 Polish Periodicals, Complete Sets, Library, 1969-1971 Princeton - Cooperative Program in Critical Languages, 1967-1968 Publicity, Miscellaneous, 1966-1970 Reference Books and Directories (Kept in Krynski's Office), 1966 Registration Figures, 1960-1968 Research Council (Faculty), 1965-1969 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (S.A.C.S.), 1963-1965 Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (S.C.O.S.S.), 1968-1970 Summer Session Correspondence, 1967-1971 Symposium Committee, 1966 Teacher Education Guidelines (State of N.C.), 1968 Textbook Orders, 1966-1967 Ullrich, Helen (Correspondence), 1969 UNC Department of Linguistics (Slavic and Oriental Languages), 1967-1969 Undergraduate Instruction, 1965 2 Course Approval Forms, Undergraduate, 1970-1975 Courses Pending, 1975 Courses Drop / Add Approved, 1974-1979 Committee on Russian Studies, 1971-1976 American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS) - Ohio State Planning Conference, 1971-1972 University Business (Other than UFCAs and Academic Council) Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (S.C.O.S.S.) - Miami, 1972 Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (S.C.O.S.S.) - UNC / Duke (Correspondence), 1971 Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (S.C.O.S.S.) - Raleigh, 1973 Scientific Russian Course, 1971-1972 Films (Correspondence), 1970 Films (Polish), 1975 Program II, 1972-1974 Foster, Ludmila (Correspondence re: Denver Conference), 1970-1973 Folejewski, Zkigniew (Correspondence re: Plish Scholars Conference), 1975 Department Business Correspondence, 1971-1975 Prof. Treml Interview in Durham Sun, 1974 Freshman Advisees, 1971-1973 Departmental Business, 1979 Reading Lists, Exam Samples, undated Reading Lists, Miscellaneous, undated Graduate Education - Assessment of Quality M.A. Program (Correspondence), 1969-1970 M.A. Program - Course Approvals, 1966-1967 (2 folders) Career Opportunities in Russian M.A. Program - Submissions for Course Approval, 1966 Pavlov, Hilda, 1969-1971 Secretary Correspondence, 1969 Aronson's Article on Teaching Russian Vocabulary, undated Budget Statements, 1956-1965 PL 480 - Program for Poland, 1972-1974 NDEA Fellowships, 1967 National Association of Self-Instruction Language Programs, 1973 Miscellaneous Faculty Correspondence, 1972-1977 Musica Moderna Polorum, 1976 Mrozek, S. (Correspondence, Clippings), 1971-1979 Moser, Charles (Correspondence), 1966-1972 Moscow Trip, 1971 Mihailovich, Vasa (Correspondence), 1970-1975 MLA Faculty Exchange Program, 1972-1975 Majors - Revised Requirements, 1969-1973 Letters to Majors, etc., 1966-1974 Polish Journal, 1977-1978 3 Departmental Business, 1982 Internship Information, 1982 International Research and Exchange Board (IREX), 1980-1983 Jezierski, Bronislas - Correspondence, 1983 Kosciuszko Foundation, 1982 Kosciuszko Foundation Grants, 1982 Krynski Published, 1982 Krynski, Letters to, 1979-1983 Krynski, C.V., (3 folders) McGuire - Correspondence Re: Translation, 1975-1982 National Security Agency (NSA) Correspondence, 1983 Pol 12, Spring Exam, 1983 Research Council, Forms and Information, 1979-1982 Pol 11, 1982 University Business (Councils, Arts and Sciences), 1982 University Business, 1982 University Business, 1983 University of California Press, Milosz's Book, 1982 Very Important Letters, 1975 Honors Program, 1970 Instytut Badan Literackich (IBL), 1973-1975 International Studies, 1973 International Research and Exchange Board (IREX), 1970-1975 Jezierski, Bronislas - Correspondence, 1969-1980 Kosciuszko Foundation - Correspondence and Newsletters, 1970-1977 Kosciuszko Foundation - Newsletters, 1978 Krynski, Private Business Correspondence, 1976 Krynski, Personal Correspondence, 1967-1972 Krzyzanowski, Jerzy, 1971-1973 Krynski, New Courses, 1975 Perkins Library, 1976-1978 Language Lab, Procedure for Scheduling Film Programs Language Lab, Correspondence, 1970-1973 Lecturers, Visiting, 1971-1972 Maguire, Robert - Correspondence, 1967-1972 M.A.T. Programs, c. 1969? M.A. Brochure, 1966-1972 Budget, 1978-1979 Budget, 1977-1978 Budget, 1975-1976 Budget, 1973-1974 Budget, 1971-1972 University Centers for Rational Alternatives (UCRA), 1970-1980 Undergraduate Bulletin, 1970 Teacher Evaluation, 1970-1974 Comparative Literature Committee, 1972-1975 Committee on International Studies, 1967-1971 Class Schedules, 1970-1971 Admissions Office, Program Materials, 1975 Books Ordered from Perguson, 1970-1978 Course History, 1966-1967 Course Offerings, 1970-1973 Bevan, William - Correspondence, 1979 Baer, Joachim, 1975-1976