Inventory of the Subject Files Reference Collection, 1859-ongoing

Abstract

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. University Archives.
Title: Subject Files Reference Collection, 1859-ongoing
Language of Material: English
Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet, approx. 2,000 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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.

Administrative Information

Collections are on the move for the renovation of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Contact Rubenstein Library staff before visiting. Read More »

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.

Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the University Archives to use 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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Crime

Box 1

Crime, frauds and imposters

Box 1

Crime, sexual assault and rape

Box 1

Duke authors, 1984

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, list

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1920-1929

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1930-1939

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1940-1949

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1950-1959

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1960-1969

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1970-1979

Box 1

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1980-1989

Box 2

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 1990-1999

Box 2

Duke in the media: articles about Duke, 2000-

Box 2

Duke in the media: Duke in books

Box 2

Duke in the media: films and television (2 folders)

Box 2

Globalization

Box 2

Globalization: China

Box 2

Globalization: China trip, 1975

Box 2

Globalization: China trip, 1975: China Encounter [newspaper]

Box 2

Globalization: China trip, 1975: clippings and news releases

Box 2

Globalization: China trip, 1975: participants' notes and reports (2 folders)

Box 2

Globalization: India

Box 2

Governance: Academic Council, 1971, 1988

Box 3

Governance: Aims of the University and mission statements, 1903-

Box 3

Governance: Bylaws, 1859-

Box 3

Governance: Charter, 1975-; see also History and Government of Duke University

Box 3

Governance: Clippings, 1969-

Box 3

Governance: History and Government of Duke University, 1931, 1936, 1952, 1955, 1958

Box 3

Governance: The Troika, [1969]

Box 3

History and tradition: Class gifts

Box 3

History and tradition: Commencement, Bibles at

Box 3

History and tradition: Duke and the Methodist Church, 1957-

Box 3

History and tradition: Duke history

Box 3

History and tradition: Duke statistics, circa 1962-1996

Box 3

History and tradition: Ghosts and ghost stories

Box 3

History and tradition: Myths

Box 3

History and tradition: Student Education Project, 1997

Box 3

History and tradition: Traditions

Box 3

Honorary degrees, lists

Box 4

Humor

Box 4

Intellectual life

Box 4

Playboy

Box 4

Pluralism: Duke's Vision, 1989-1991

Box 4

Pluralism: Political correctness, circa 1989-1994

Box 4

Politics: national, state, local, circa 1960-

Box 4

Politics: Duke connections in Congress, 1986-1987

Box 4

Technology and computing: clippings, circa 1980- (2 folders)

Box 4

Technology and computing: Duchess [computer program], 1978-1982

Box 4

Technology and computing: Duke University Computer Kamp (DUCK), 1981-1985

Box 4

Technology and computing: Memos, brochures, etc., 1954-

Box 4

Tobacco

Box 5

Tours and tour guides, 1964-

Box 5

Transportation and parking: clippings

Box 5

Transportation and parking: committees, circa 1989-2000

Box 5

Transportation and parking: cycling

Box 5

Transportation and parking: maps, circa 1972-

Box 5

Transportation and parking: memos and policies, circa 1967-

Box 5

Tuition and financial aid: memoranda, receipts, brochures, etc., 1932-

Box 5

Tuition and financial aid: clippings, 1962-

Box 5

University cooperation, 1935-

Box 5

Weather

Box 5

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