Inventory of the W. Porter Kellam scrapbook, 1922-1926

Abstract

William Porter Kellam was an undergraduate student at Trinity College/Duke University from 1922 to 1926.

The scrapbook includes autograph pages, photographs, clippings and memorabilia related to Trinity College and Duke University athletics, commencement, arts events and campus life. The scrapbook ranges in date from 1922 to 1926.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Kellam, William Porter.
Title: W. Porter Kellam scrapbook, 1922-1926
Language of Material: English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet, 1 Item
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Scrapbook, 1922-1926

Collection Overview

Contains autograph pages, news clippings, correspondence, programs and memorabilia from music, theater and commencement events. Also contains photographs of campus scenes, the track, basketball and football teams, the University of Richmond [VA], and many snapshots of Trinity football games. The scrapbook ranges in date from 1922 to 1926.

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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.

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Scrapbook, 1922-1926

This scrapbook contains autograph pages, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and memorabilia from Kellam's time at Trinity College/Duke University from 1922 to 1926. Most of the photographs are identified. The major subjects of the photographs are as follows:

Trinity and Duke Athletics, including snapshots of baseball players (Duke), basketball players (Trinity), and track and football action shots

1926 commencement, including the class mascot (a bull painted on a brick wall)

Campus Buildings, including the Trinity Library, Alspaugh, Duke gymnasium, Lanier and Branson Halls, the home of Professor Aldridge, Epworth Inn, Aycock, Craven, and East Duke

University of Richmond campus

Eno River

Kellam's memorabilia includes programs from YMCA musical events, Taurian Players shows, May Day and Tombs Initiation events, as well as remnants from the 1926 Senior Banquet (menu, tissue-paper flower, and hat). The scrapbook also includes programs from Watts Hospital-Trinity School of Nurses commencement exercises. The news clippings are primarily of Trinity sports events and of the building plans for Duke University. Also includes badges from Kellam's 25th and 26th reunions at Duke.

Historical Note

Originally from McLeansville, NC, William Porter Kellam came to Trinity College in 1922. He was on the varsity track team his first year and served as library assistant in his third and fourth years, and as assistant in French in his third. He also belonged to the French club. He graduated in 1926 with a degree in French.