uasubjectrc Inventory of the Subject Files Reference Collection, 1859-ongoing Processed by: Thomas Harkins; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: August 2009Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2009; finding aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, August 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Subject Files Reference Collection, 1859-ongoing University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

(C) 2009 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

 Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. University Archives. Subject Files Reference Collection, 1859-ongoing Material in English 2.5 Linear Feet approx. 2,000 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. The Subject Files Reference Collection contains files concerning a variety of subjects common to academic institutions, such as institutional history and governance, diversity, parking, statistics, and so forth. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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

Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.

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Collection is open for research.

 Copyright Notice

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.

 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Subject Files Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

 Provenance

The Subject Files Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.

Processing Information

Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2009

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2009

Updated by Molly Bragg, August 2011

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

 Collection Overview

The collection contains files concerning a variety of subjects common to academic institutions. The materials present include memoranda, lists and compilations, brochures, news clippings, articles about the University, and manuscripts. Major subjects include university history and governance, tuition and financial aid, pluralism, and transportation and parking. Among the notable subjects is a 1975 fact-finding trip to China led by Mrs. Terry Sanford.

Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.

Duke University--History--20th century. Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--History--19th century. Trinity College (Durham, N.C.)--History--20th century. Related Material Commencement Collection (for visitors to campus) Duke University Archives Newspapers Collection (articles about Duke) Duke University Archives University Policies Reference Collection (honor code) Duke University Archives Contents of Collection Container List 1Crime Crime, frauds and imposters Crime, sexual assault and rape Duke authors, 1984 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, list Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1920-1929 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1930-1939 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1940-1949 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1950-1959 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1960-1969 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1970-1979 2Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1980-1989 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1990-1999 Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 2000- Duke in the media: Duke in books Duke in the media: films and television (2 folders) Globalization Globalization: China Globalization: China trip, 1975 Globalization: China trip, 1975: China Encounter [newspaper] Globalization: China trip, 1975: clippings and news releases Globalization: China trip, 1975: participants' notes and reports (2 folders) Globalization: India 3Governance: Academic Council, 1971, 1988 Governance: Aims of the University and mission statements, 1903- Governance: Bylaws, 1859- Governance: Charter, 1975-; see also History and Government of Duke University Governance: Clippings, 1969- Governance: History and Government of Duke University, 1931, 1936, 1952, 1955, 1958 Governance: The Troika, [1969] History and tradition: Class gifts History and tradition: Commencement, Bibles at History and tradition: Duke and the Methodist Church, 1957- History and tradition: Duke history History and tradition: Duke statistics, circa 1962-1996 History and tradition: Ghosts and ghost stories History and tradition: Myths History and tradition: Student Education Project, 1997 History and tradition: Traditions 4Honorary degrees, lists Humor Intellectual life Playboy Pluralism: Duke's Vision, 1989-1991 Pluralism: Political correctness, circa 1989-1994 Politics: national, state, local, circa 1960- Politics: Duke connections in Congress, 1986-1987 Technology and computing: clippings, circa 1980- (2 folders) Technology and computing: Duchess [computer program], 1978-1982 Technology and computing: Duke University Computer Kamp (DUCK), 1981-1985 Technology and computing: Memos, brochures, etc., 1954- 5Tobacco Tours and tour guides, 1964- Transportation and parking: clippings Transportation and parking: committees, circa 1989-2000 Transportation and parking: cycling Transportation and parking: maps, circa 1972- Transportation and parking: memos and policies, circa 1967- Tuition and financial aid: memoranda, receipts, brochures, etc., 1932- Tuition and financial aid: clippings, 1962- University cooperation, 1935- Weather