MenuInventory of the Spectrum records, 1993-2004.
Abstract
Spectrum is an organization at Duke University that serves as a vehicle for inter-community dialogue and collaboration among the various cultural groups including: The Asian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Duke India Association, Hillel, Mi Gente, Diya, Native American Studies Coalition, Spectrum Dormitory, and the Students of the Caribbean Association.
The collection includes reports, proposals, articles, agendas, brochures, notes, and various materials on the construction and expansion of a multicultural center as well as other social and cultural spaces on campus.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. Spectrum.
- Title
- Spectrum records, 1993-2004
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 0.7 Linear Feet, 750 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The collection includes reports, proposals, articles, agendas, brochures, notes, and various materials on the construction and expansion of a multicultural center as well as other social and cultural spaces on campus. Items in the collection range in date from 1993-2004.
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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Spectrum is an organization at Duke University that serves as a vehicle for inter-community dialogue and collaboration among the various cultural groups including: The Asian Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Duke India Association, Hillel, Mi Gente, Diya, Native American Studies Coalition, Spectrum Dormitory, and the Students of the Caribbean Association. Spectrum was founded in 1988 by students of color under the guidance of Dr. Edward Hill, director of the Mary Lou Williams Center, as a support network for minority cultural groups on campus. Over the past years Spectrum has submitted numerous proposals to improve social and cultural spaces on campus for the benefit of all students, has spearheaded leadership events, and has supported the notion of 'unity through diversity.'
Subject Headings
- Duke University. Spectrum.
- Duke University. Asian Students Association.
- Duke University. Black Student Alliance.
- Duke University. Diya.
- Duke University. Hillel.
- Duke University. Mi Gente.
- Duke University. Native American Student Alliance.
- Duke University. Students of the Caribbean.
- Duke University--Students--Societies, etc.
Related Material
- Inventory of the Asian Students Association records, 1995-2005. (University Archives, Duke University. )
- Inventory of the Black Student Alliance records, 1969-2006. (University Archives, Duke University. )
- Inventory of the Diya Records, 1992-2006. (University Archives, Duke University. )
- Inventory of the Living Groups Reference Collection, 1964-ongoing. (University Archives, Duke University. )
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Spectrum records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Spectrum records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in April 22, 2005.
Processing Information
Processed by Sally Sullivan, June 2008
Encoded by Sally Sullivan , June 2008
Accession UA2005-0024 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.