Menu
Guide to the Doris Duke Papers, 1798-2003 and undated (bulk 1930-1999)
Summary
Born on November 22, 1912, Doris Duke was the only child of James Buchanan (J.B.) Duke, a founder of the American Tobacco Company and Duke Energy Company and a benefactor of Duke University, and Nanaline Holt Duke. Inheriting a bulk of her father's estate in 1925, which included Duke Farms in New Jersey, Rough Point in Newport, R.I., and a mansion in New York City, Doris was soon dubbed by the press as "the richest girl in the world." Although Doris did her best to live a private life, she contributed to a number of public causes and was an active supporter of the arts, historic preservation, and the environment. Doris Duke died in October 1993 at the age of 80. In her will she left the majority of her estate to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Doris Duke Papers were created by combining materials maintained by staff at the Duke Business Office and/or household staff of the Main Residence, on Doris Duke's behalf. It mostly contains the personal papers generated by or about Doris Duke throughout her lifetime. The collection covers the period 1798 to 2003, although the majority of the collection is concentrated in the 1930s to 1993. The collection is organized into 9 series limited to Doris Duke's personal relationships, dealings, and interests: Administrative Records, Personal Correspondence, Financial Records, Legal Records, Reports and Summaries, Subject Files, and Duke Business Office Safe.
Collection Details
- Collection Number
- RL.01430
- Title
- Doris Duke Papers
- Date
- 1798-2003 and undated (bulk 1930-1999)
- Creator
- Duke, Doris
- Extent
- 245 Linear Feet, 81,656 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Language
- Material in English, French, Italian
Collection Overview
The Doris Duke papers (formerly MSS.001) is part of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives which were donated to the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The collection is artificial in nature, created by combining materials maintained by staff at the Duke Business Office and/or household staff of the Main Residence, on Doris Duke's behalf. It mostly contains the personal papers generated by or about Doris Duke throughout her lifetime. Since Doris Duke's staff maintained her professional and personal records, often in the same filing structures, materials regarding her personal life were intermingled throughtout the larger collection. In order to improve access to important documents, all materials of a personal nature were selected out and incorporated into this collection. The only major exception is Series VII: Duke Business Office Safe, where the personal and professional contents of the office are maintained together to preserve the integrity of the materials and serve as a testament to business operations.
The Doris Duke Papers covers the period 1798 to 2003, although the majority of the collection is concentrated in the 1930s to 1993. The collection is divided into 7 series limited to Doris Duke's personal relationships, dealings, and interests: Administrative Records, Personal Correspondence (RESTRICTED), Financial Records, Legal Records, Reports and Summaries, Subject Files, and Duke Business Office Safe.
Using These Materials
A majority of collections are stored off site and must be requested at least 2 full business days in advance for retrieval. Contact Rubenstein Library staff before visiting. Read More »
Access to the Collection
Access to the CollectionCollection is open for research, however there are restrictions on certain materials within the collection. See Series level descriptions for more information.
Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Also, all of this collection is housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. The library may require up to 48 hours to retrieve these materials for research use.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Electronic records in this collection have been migrated to a library server and digital use copies can only be accessed onsite in the Rubenstein Library Reading Room. To request access, please contact Research Services before coming to use these records.
Use & Permissions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
How to Cite
[Identification of item], Doris Duke Papers, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Historical Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Contents of the Collection
Browse List of Series
Collapse All
Expand All1. Administrative Records, 1906-1993 and undated
This series contains an assortment of materials related to the broad and varied business and personal activities of Doris Duke. Materials related to business activities include correspondence, agendas, reports, and minutes from Doris Duke's business team. Topics range from investments, new ventures (including the chartering of the Newport Restoration Foundation), and loans, to job descriptions, stock donations, approval of gifts (donations), and information on the General Charitable Aid Association. Other business related materials include activity reports, repairs to homes, design proposals, NRF work progress reports, and requests for interviews. While these materials are related to Doris Duke's business pursuits, the personal side of life is also reflected as the authors often comment on current events and other daily activities such as congratulations on her marriage to Porfirio Rubirosa.
Materials related to the personal activities of Doris Duke include invitations to a variety of charitable events, solicitations for charitable contributions (letters addressed directly to Doris Duke and not her charitable organization often from individuals not personally acquainted with her), datebooks, address books, personal letters to friends (copies), magazine subscriptions, and correpondence related to travel. Of particular interest is correspondence (letters, telegrams) between Doris Duke and her mother Nanaline and between Doris Duke and her half-brother Walker Inman Sr. (Miss Duke signed her letters "Sis"), and two letters from Doris Duke while on her honeymoon in 1935.
The materials are loosely arranged in chronological order. Note that the subseries contains several documents written in French and Italian with no translation.
This series also contains electronic records related to a variety of administrative activities at the Duke Farms residence and includes monthly reports from managers, summaries of correspondence generated by the Duke Business Office staff, telephone messages, and lists of request for donations from the Doris Duke Foundation. The Duke Business Office arranged the electronic records in folders by both subject and by month and year.
Conditions Governing Access note
RESTRICTED: Access to several folders in Box 6 are restricted and require prior written approval from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to view.
Electronic records have been migrated to a library server for preservation and digital use copies can only be accessed onsite in the Rubenstein Library Reading Room. To request access, please contact Research Services before coming to use this collection.
Meeting agendas and minutes of Doris Duke's meetings with her business team including Mr. Eaton, Mr. Kent, and Mr. Fach, 1968
Box 1
Folder 1
Folder 1
Business card, Bahram Panahi, First Secretary to the Imperial Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C., undated
Box 1
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and memoranda related to employees' authority to sign checks, 1973-1983
Box 1
Folder 5
Folder 5
Housekeeping documents related to insurance policies, credit cards, and personal information, 1989-1993
Box 1
Folder 6
Folder 6
List of all employees at Shangri La, Rough Point, Duke Farms, Duke Gardens Foundation, and the Newport Restoration Foundation, 1991
Box 1
Folder 12
Folder 12
Faxes received at DBO, Duke Farms, involving a variety of administrative activities, 1990
Box 1
Folder 16
Folder 16
Faxes sent from DBO to other estates and to Doris Duke with phone messages, 1991-1992
Box 1
Folder 18
Folder 18
Proposal for Nature Center at Duke Island Park, Somerset County Park Commission by Kinsey-Loede Associates, planning associates, 1964
Box 2
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence and related materials concerning the removal of apartment furnishings from Doris Duke's Paris flat, including piano, 1963-1964
Box 2
Folder 8
Folder 8
U.S. Customs forms and Grace International correspondence relating to shipments of Doris Duke's clothing to U.S., 1976-1977
Box 3
Folder 1
Folder 1
Sample letterhead and envelope belong to "Doris Duke, Duke Farms Somerville, New Jersey 08876", undated
Box 3
Folder 4
Folder 4
Directions to manufacture wheat starch paste used by the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, N.Y.U., 1976
Box 3
Folder 5
Folder 5
Alterations and repairs made under Plan No. 48, New Jersey Multiple Unit Laying House at the State College of Agriculture, Rutgers University, 1942
Box 3
Folder 6
Folder 6
Memoranda and other notes relating to purchases made for Doris Duke at Bergdorf Goodman, 1989-1990
Box 3
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence and memoranda relating to the cleaning and repair of all books at Duke Farms, Shangri La, and Falcon Lair. Includes photocopy of inventory of books (1965). Includes some invoices for book purchases, 1906, 1937-1985
Box 3
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence relating to Doris Duke's donation of books to the placed aboard the SS James B. Duke operated by Wessel, Duval & Co. Inc. Includes correspondence regarding the christening of the ship, 1944
Box 3
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence relating to John P. Brown's insistence that Doris Duke or NRF owes him money, 1973-1974
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 3
Folder 12
Folder 12
Memoranda relating to Doris Duke's catalogue subscriptions from Sotheby's and other administrative matters, 1992
Box 3
Folder 14
Folder 14
Memoranda and related materials concerning phone messages left by Dr. Deepak Chopra, 1991
Box 3
Folder 15
Folder 15
Correspondence with Chemical Bank about disputed credits reported to Doris Duke's card, 1991
Box 3
Folder 16
Folder 16
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's donation of $493,000 to the Somerset County Park Commission to improve Duke Island Park (1964). Materials discuss headgates reconstruction project of canal, 1963-1975
Box 3
Folder 17
Folder 17
Correspondence and brochure relating to Robert Farrah's services to the Near East Dance Foundation and Doris Duke, 1974-1977
Box 3
Folder 18
Folder 18
Correspondence relating to monthly stipends that Doris Duke sent to Lillie Holt and Ellen Keller, 1930-1963
Box 4
Folder 2
Folder 2
Memoranda relating to Doris Duke's excess umbrella liability insurance coverage, 1982
Box 4
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence relating to Joey Castro d/b/a J.C. Recording Company and Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1957
Box 4
Folder 5
Folder 5
Letter to Redwood Library and Athenaeum, re: Doris Duke's indefinite loan of Julia Ward Howe bust, 1968
Box 4
Folder 6
Folder 6
Faxes received by Doris Duke, re: maintenance work performed at other estates. Faxes sent to Duke Farms, 1990 (1 of 2)
Box 4
Folder 7
Folder 7
Faxes received by Doris Duke, re: maintenance work performed at other estates. Faxes sent to Duke Farms, 1990 (2 of 2)
Box 4
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence and other related materials concerning Prince Modupe D. Paris's business venture, Modupe Foods, Inc., 1950-1951
Box 4
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence and memoranda relating to hoax wedding announcement between Doris Duke and Michael Novak, as declared by Novak. File includes newspaper clippings and phony invitation/flyer, 1980
Box 4
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence relating to personal donations from Doris Duke to various institutions, 1959-1971
Box 4
Folder 13
Folder 13
Correspondence and memoranda, re: personal matters of Doris Duke's. Subjects include travel arrangements, charitable contributions, dancing lessons, etc., 1968-1969
Box 4
Folder 14
Folder 14
Correspondence, memoranda, and other materials, regarding personal matters of Doris Duke's, 1979
Box 5
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, memoranda, membership forms, and other documents relating to personal matters of Doris Duke's, 1981
Box 5
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence and memoranda, re: personal matters of Doris Duke's. Materials include Paris retail store invoices, account applications, letters asking for help, and Babies Hospital Board of Women Managers list (DD was a member), 1982-1984
Box 5
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and notes relating to Doris Duke's purchase of theater tickets, 1969-1975
Box 5
Folder 6
Folder 6
Memoranda and related materials concerning personal purchases made by Chandi Heffner and Doris Duke, 1988-1989
Box 5
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Doris Duke's assistance to Mr. Donald Rampert with leg braces and shoes, 1989
Box 5
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence and related materials documenting the activities of Paola Riva, a maid at Doris Duke's 3 E. 84th St., PH, and 1 E. 78th St, 1947-1962
Box 6
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, notes, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's hiring of Whittaker Associates to investigate a robbery at Duke Farms (November 28, 1973) and indictment of Mr. Whittaker for practicing in the State of N.J. without a license, 1973-1978
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 6
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence relating to the shipment of food packages to Antonia Ruffini, in Rome, from Doris Duke Rubirosa, 1948-1964
Box 6
Folder 3
Folder 3
Memoranda and related materials concerning the purchase of Doris Duke's bras from Saks Fifth Avenue, 1991
Box 6
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning the sale of painting, "Girl Playing a Stringed Instrument," by Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 1976-1979
Box 6
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and shipping information of a stained glass window, originally loaned to Duke University and then sent to Shangri La (Turkish Room), 1988
Box 6
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence relating to Doris Duke's hiring of The Wackenhut Corp. for investigative services. Also included in the file are copies of a legal Complaint, "Doris Duke against Robert Tashjian", 1974
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 6
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence and related materials concerning the cost of tickets for The International Antiques Dealers Show, 1991
Box 6
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence relating to a donation of tapestries to The North Carolina State Art Society, 1955–1960, 1970, 1980
Box 6
Folder 11
Folder 11
Memoranda and lists of furniture, regarding transfer of belongings of Walker Inman, Jr. to South Carolina from N.J. and R.I. and from Georgetown, S.C. to Newport, 1972–1979
Box 6
Folder 12
Folder 12
Correspondence and memoranda relating to donations of wine made by Doris Duke to the University of Hawaii, 1977-1978
Box 6
Folder 13
Folder 13
Correspondence and FAX transmissions relating to the shipment of wine from Walker Inman to Doris Duke at Falcon Lair, 1992
Box 6
Folder 14
Folder 14
Correspondence and copies of correspondence addressed to/from Doris Duke. Subjects mainly include business matters, The Doris Duke Foundation, loans, Independent Charitable Aid, Inc. and the purchase of a B-25J plane (1/6/1948). File also includes some personal letters between Doris Duke and her half brother, Walker Inman Sr. and "Ma" (1947). Also includes letters about legal claims of James Cromwell in N.J., 1944-1952
Box 7
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, lists of shipments from N.Y. to Paris, notes relating to Doris Duke's 2 apartments in Paris, bank accounts with Morgan Guaranty in Paris, and routine matters with staff at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 1948-1968
Box 7
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and related materials concerning personnel, office meetings, and procedures as they pertain to the N.Y. office, 1961-1969
Box 7
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence from Edwardo Tirella to Pete Cooley while in Paris with Doris Duke (1962). File also includes letters about legal matters in R.I., 1962-1970
Box 7
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence relating to a variety of issues involving Doris Duke's construction projects, the buying of 60 acres opposite Duke Farms entrance, and Edwardo Tirella's work on designs for Doris Duke, 1963-1968
Box 7
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and memoranda relating to a variety of subjects. Subjects include Edwardo Tirella's death, the use of Rough Point as a backdrop to a TV series, and reports to Doris Duke from Peter Cooley, 1964–1966
Box 7
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence relating to Allan, Foster, Ingersoll & Weber (PR firm), services to Doris Duke. Topics include fashion shoots in Duke Gardens, the American Indian Project, and charities donated to by the Doris Duke Foundation, 1964-1967
Box 7
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Doris Duke's authority on certain items to pay bills, 1968-1969
Box 7
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence, memoranda, and notes, re: variety of personal issues. Topics include burglary of Doris Duke's room at Duke Farms (11/28/1973), the use of firearms by staff, the possible relocation of the DBO from N.Y.C. to N.J., The Duke Endowment, and the Lease and termination of Lease for land in Hillsborough, N.J. to The Animal Medical Center, 1973–1976
Box 7
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence to Doris Duke from Phillip Alampi of the N.J. Agricultural Society, inquiring about land at Duke Farms for a 4-H Camp and some matters concerning The Animal Medical Center, 1974-1975
Box 8
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence and memoranda relating to a variety of issues including Somerset County College land, a petition made against Doris Duke from U.S. Customs, payments for services, etc., 1975-1976
Box 8
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning largely business matters. Subjects include general inquiries, requests for donations, and invitations to meetings/luncheons, 1975-1977
Box 8
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, memoranda, and copies of financial forms (credit card applications, travelers cheques, etc.), 1980
Box 8
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning Sotheby's purchases and Rough Point repairs, 1942-1990 and undated
Box 8
Folder 5
Folder 5
Magazine articles mentioning Doris Duke, 1957 (Ladies Home Journal), 1990 (Connoisseur), and 1992 (Mirabella)
Box 8
Folder 6
Folder 6
6 datebooks, 3 address books, undated, 1981–1985, 1988–1993; 2 address books in Doris Duke's hand (circa 1988–1993)
Oversize-box 9
Inventory - list of vendors for a variety of household related activities and equipment, 1992 and undated
Box 21
Folder 2
Folder 2
Phone messages for Doris Duke and Bernard Lafferty. Includes memoranda for Bernard, 1992-1993
Box 21
Folder 5
Folder 5
Deposition of R. Edward Brown regarding legal case of Castro v. Duke, 1965 Jun 24 (1 of 2)
Box 375
Folder 1
Folder 1
Deposition of R. Edward Brown regarding legal case of Castro v. Duke, 1965 Jun 24 (2 of 2)
Box 375
Folder 2
Folder 2
Documents related to trip to Indonesia and Thailand. Doris Duke was accompanied by Joe Castro and Hannah Veary, 1965
Box 375
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence regarding possible purchase of flags from Hearst Castlel. Includes color photographs, 1981 May
Box 375
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence regarding a variety of administrative matters related to the Boeing 737 owned by Doris Duke, 1987-1988
Box 375
Folder 5
Folder 5
Memoranda and other materials to and from Chandi Heffner documenting routine administrative matters, 1989-1990
Box 375
Folder 6
Folder 6
Memoranda to Chandi Heffner from Patrick Clay regarding administrative matters, 1989-1990
Box 375
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence and memoranda related to a variety of administrative topics, 1990 Jan-Oct
Box 375
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence and memoranda related to a variety of administrative topics, 1991 Apr-Dec
Box 375
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence and memoranda related to a variety of administrative topics, 1992 Jan-Dec
Box 376
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence and memoranda related to a variety of administrative topics, 1992-1993
Box 376
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence and memoranda related to a variety of administrative topics, 1993 Jan-May
Box 376
Folder 4
Folder 4
Includes correspondence created by Carol Swoden and correspondence related to first safety inspection and alarm system at Duke Farms, 1992 Apr
(2 files, 24 KB)
E-folder APR92
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and Irwin Bloom, 1993 Apr
(2 files, 61.5 KB)
E-folder APR93
Daily reports to Doris Duke about a variety of activities at Duke Farms, 1990 Aug
(1 file, 35.5 KB)
E-folder AUG90
Includes agendas for meetings between Doris Duke and Irwin Bloom, manager meeting minutes, telephone messages for Doris Duke, and correspondence with Doris Duke, 1991 Aug
(5 files, 42.5 KB)
E-folder AUG91
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, correspondence for Doris Duke, and correspondence related to growing vegetables at Duke Farms, 1992 Aug
(3 files, 51.5 KB)
E-folder AUG92
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden regarding a variety of administrative activities at Duke Farms, 1993 Aug
(1 file, 48 KB)
E-folder AUG93
Includes memoranda generated on behalf of Bernard Lafferty on a variety of administrative topics, 1994 Jun
(3 files, 25 KB)
E-folder BERNARD
Includes memoranda related to donations by the Doris Duke Foundation and general correspondence regarding a variety of administrative activities, 1990
(6 files, 52 KB)
E-folder CORRESP
Includes list of contributions from 1989 to 1992 by the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) and general correspondence related to grant requests, denials, and donations, 1992
(6 files, 114 KB)
E-folder DDF
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, correspondence for Doris Duke, telephone messages, and correspondence related to the application of visas for Doris Duke, 1991 Dec
(5 files, 57.5 KB)
E-folder DEC91
Correspondence related to housing at Duke Farms and general repairs at the main residence, 1990
(13 files, 22.5 KB)
E-folder FEB90
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and correspondence concerning visa applications for Vietnam and Laos, 1992 Feb
(2 files, 60 KB)
E-folder FEB92
Includes correspondence related to camels, Irwin Bloom's weekly schedule, manager's meeting minutes, telephone messages for Doris Duke from the gatehouse, and information for purchasing wine and champagne for Doris Duke, 1992-1993
(9 files, 187 KB)
E-folder FILES
Memoranda from Cheryl Dellaira to both Doris Duke and Chandi Heffner. Topics are administrative in nature, 1990
(35 files, 68.5 KB)
E-folder JAN90
Correspondence related to camels, reorganization of the file room at Duke Farms, and manager's meeting minutes, 1992 Jan
(5 files, 36 KB)
E-folder JAN92
Correspondence by Carol Swoden and inventory of contents of safe in Miss Duke's office at the DBO, 1993 Jan
(2 files, 98 KB)
E-folder JAN93
Daily reports to Doris Duke about a variety of activities at Duke Farms, 1990 Jul
(1 file, 33.5 KB)
E-folder JUL90
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and correspondence on behalf of Doris Duke for the month of July, 1992 Jul
(2 files, 18 KB)
E-folder JUL92
Daily reports to Doris Duke about a variety of activities at Duke Farms and weekly minutes of Wednesday morning meeting, 1990 Jul
(2 files, 82 KB)
E-folder JUN90
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and correspondence on behalf of Doris Duke for the month of July, 1992 Jun
(2 files, 32.5 KB)
E-folder JUN92
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and George Reed, 1993 Jun
(3 files, 79.5 KB)
E-folder JUN93
Correspondence and memoranda primarily regarding asbestos removal at Duke Farms, 1990 Mar
(19 files, 35.5 KB)
E-folder MAR90
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and correspondence relating to the shipment and subsequent loss of brass lamps from Allah Buksh in India, 1992 Mar
(2 files, 26.5 KB)
E-folder MAR92
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden and on the behalf of Irwin Bloom, 1993 Mar
(2 files, 33 KB)
E-folder MAR93
Includes daily reports to Doris Duke and correspondence generated by George Reed, 1990 May
(3 files, 28 KB)
E-folder MAY90
Correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, correspondence to and from Doris Duke, and manager's meeting minutes, 1992 May
(4 files, 34 KB)
E-folder MAY92
Daily memoranda on a variety of administrative activities at Duke Farms, 1990-1992
(1 folder, 31 files, 421 KB)
E-folder MM/DLY_MEMO
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, requests for donations of the Doris Duke Foundation, and telephone messages received by the gatehouse for Miss Duke, 1991 Nov
(5 files, 56 KB)
E-folder NOV91
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, manager's meeting minutes, and correspondence for and on behalf of the farm, 1992 Nov
(4 files, 58 KB)
E-folder NOV92
Includes correspondence initiated by Carol Swoden, weekly memoranda from Doris Duke to George Reed about the DDF, and other general correspondence regarding Duke Farms, 1991 Oct
(7 files, 49.5 KB)
E-folder OCT91
Includes correspondence for and by Carol Swoden and correspondence on behalf of Doris Duke, 1992 Oct
(2 files, 56.5 KB)
E-folder OCT92
Correspondence and memoranda regarding the Orchid Range at Duke Farms, 1993
(2 files, 25 KB)
E-folder ORCHID
Includes correspondence generated by Carol Swoden, Doris Duke, and George Reed, 1991 Sep
(4 files, 30 KB)
E-folder SEP91
2. Personal Correspondence (RESTRICTED),1912-1993 and undated
A majority of the correspondence in this series are written to Doris Duke by a variety of family, friends, and acquaintances. Materials include letters, telegrams, cards, notes, and postcards. Of particular interest are outgoing letters from Doris Duke to Marian Paschal while she was an International News Service (INS) correspondent during World War II. These letters give insight to Doris Duke's experiences while overseas.
A majority of the series is arranged alphabetically by sender. The last box in the series contains general correspondence in which senders could not be identfied and/or letters that may or may not attest to a deeper relationship with Doris Duke. Note that the subseries contains letters written in French and Italian with very few translations.
Conditions Governing Access note
The materials in this series are RESTRICTED and requires prior written approval from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to access and duplicate.
Correspondence, Louis Bromfield and related. Includes letters to Doris Duke from Ellen Geld, Bromfield’s daughter, 1955-1958, 1968
Box 11
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence, Michael Chinigo. Includes draft of letter from Doris Duke to Chinigo, 1952-1972
Box 12
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated (1 of 6) "
Box 14
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated (2 of 6)
Box 14
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated (3 of 6)
Box 14
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated (4 of 6)
Box 14
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated (5 of 6)
Box 15
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, Alec Cunningham-Reid. Includes telegram from Doris Duke, telegrams to Marian Paschal from ACR, and letters to his sons, 1937-1964 and undated(6 of 6)
Box 15
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, Michael Cunningham-Reid. Includes letters from Dad to Michael when Michael was at school, 1943-1946
Box 15
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, Francois Duhau de Berenx. Includes photos and news clippings, 1958 (2 of 4)
Box 15
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence, George St. George B. Duke (Anthony St. George Biddle Duke aka Pony Duke), 1984, 1991
Box 15
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence, Nanaline Duke. Letters signed "Mother.” Some written on stationery from "The Irving” Hotel in Southampton, L.I., 1945, 1955, and undated
Box 15
Folder 13
Folder 13
Correspondence, Mary R. Few, wife of William P. Few, President of Duke University, 1956
Box 15
Folder 20
Folder 20
Correspondence, Mattie Huffman. Includes letter from Doris Duke as was intentionally sent along by Ms. Huffman, 1971
Box 15
Folder 26
Folder 26
Correspondence, Anne M. Lindbergh, wife of Charles Lindbergh. Includes letter to Doris Duke c/o DDF, but filed with other personal letters, 1958
Box 16
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence, John Reagan McCrary aka "Tex". Includes photos, 1942-1992 and undated
Box 16
Folder 14
Folder 14
Correspondence, Porfirio Rubirosa aka "Rub” and "Rube". Some letters in French, 1947-1962 and undated
Box 16
Folder 29
Folder 29
Correspondence, Niny Ruffini. Includes letter to Doris Duke from N. Ruffini’s cousin. In Italian, 1953-1963 and undated
Box 17
Folder 1
Folder 1
3. Financial Records, 1905-1966 and undated
The Financial Records series contains a wide assortment of records related to Doris Duke's financial activities, including personal donations and loans, tax returns, and analysis of her personal net worth. This series is further arranged into three subseries: General Financial Records, Loans, and Ledgers.
General Financial Records, 1905-1996
This series illustrates the broad, diverse financial activities of Doris Duke, and covers a variety of personal and business related topics. Materials include letters to Doris Duke thanking her for generous donations (personal donations, not through her Foundation), estimates for Shangri La by the Hawaiian Contracting Company Ltd, invoices for furniture and other purchases at Parke-Bernet, personal expenses such as clothing, hair, repairs to residences, rental of a Lear Jet, and transportation of swans and camels from New Jersey to Newport (and the other way around). Also included in this series are Doris Duke's personal tax returns (with supporting documentation of donations given for the year, journal entries, and "work papers"), stock and bond advice, personal bank and credit card statements and annual reports on Doris Duke's net worth. Of particular interest is correspondence related to Doris Duke Cromwell's financial assistance to Miss Ruby Roney and Mildred Brett, distant Duke family members.
The materials in this subseries are loosely arranged in chronological order.
Invoices and purchase information relating to Doris Duke's silver (also silver purchased by her parents). Includes guide to markings, 1905–1939, 1981–1989
Box 27
Folder 1
Folder 1
Analysis of account with Nanaline H. Duke. Includes appraisals of the 78th St. Mansion and Rough Point (1925–1926), 1925–1933
Box 27
Folder 2
Folder 2
Reports on contributions and related letters to Doris Duke thanking her for her generous donations, 1930–1958, 1970
Box 27
Folder 3
Folder 3
Statements of income from Guaranty Trust Co., statements of transactions, and related correspondence concerning the distribution and final termination of the Walker P. Inman - Doris Duke Trust, 1933–1955
Box 27
Folder 4
Folder 4
Vouchers for deposits on property purchases at Lake Mashepacong, N.J., property in Hillsborough, N.J., and purchases made by Walker Inman at Duke Farms for Doris Duke (Husinec and Stryker properties), 1934–1938, 1964, 1972
Box 28
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices and related materials concerning purchases made by Doris Duke Cromwell from Japan, China, and the Orient, 1935–1937
Box 28
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices and related materials for antiques, furnishings, etc. for Doris Duke's various homes, 1935–1982 (1 of 2)
Box 28
Folder 4
Folder 4
Invoices and related materials for antiques, furnishings, etc. for Doris Duke's various homes, 1935–1982 (2 of 2)
Box 28
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Doris Duke Cromwell's investments and tobacco products reorganization, 1936–1937
Box 28
Folder 6
Folder 6
Audit Reports for Mrs. Doris Duke Cromwell while at Shangri La. Prepared by Cameron & Johnstone, Honolulu, 1936–1942 (1 of 3)
Box 28
Folder 7
Folder 7
Audit Reports for Mrs. Doris Duke Cromwell while at Shangri La. Prepared by Cameron & Johnstone, Honolulu, 1936–1942 (2 of 3)
Box 28
Folder 8
Folder 8
Audit Reports for Mrs. Doris Duke Cromwell while at Shangri La. Prepared by Cameron & Johnstone, Honolulu, 1936–1942 (3 of 3)
Box 28
Folder 9
Folder 9
Invoices, vouchers, and receipts relating to the shipment of purchases by Thomas Cook & Son and Hudson Forwarding and Shipping, 1937–1939
Box 28
Folder 10
Folder 10
Vouchers for purchase of property at 66–72 West 12th St., N.Y.C. Includes voucher for the matter of the property of Mildred Brett and Ruby Roney, Wilson, N.C., 1937, 1942
Box 28
Folder 11
Folder 11
Invoices, vouchers, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's purchases for various homes (some photocopies), 1937–1953
Box 28
Folder 12
Folder 12
Purchases made for Doris Duke for different houses. Also includes list of items possibly donated from Rough Point, 1937, 1955–1956
Box 29
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices and related materials concerning the purchase of doors for Doris Duke (FL, HI), 1937, 1953–1966
Box 29
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence relating to Doris Duke Cromwell's financial assistance to Miss P. Roney and Mrs. L. Brett, her extended family on her father's mother's side. Doris Duke sent money to the women to save their home in Wilson, N.C. House was later sold and loan paid back, 1937–1969
Box 29
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices for purchase and repairs made to ceramics and porcelain pieces, 1937, 1940, 1963, 1973
Box 29
Folder 4
Folder 4
Invoices are vouchers relating to conservation and restoration work performed on paintings, 1937, 1968–1977
Box 29
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoices and related materials concerning the purchase and repair of panels and screens (DF, SL, and 1 E. 78th St.), 1937–1982
Box 29
Folder 6
Folder 6
Invoices and related materials concerning Doris Duke's rug purchases for various homes, 1937–1983, 1991
Box 29
Folder 7
Folder 7
Journal entries of Doris Duke's including repairs to Brett-Roney house, residences, antiques purchased by Erno Laszlo for DD, and the Thai House Foundation, 1938–1939, 1948–1961
Box 29
Folder 9
Folder 9
Invoices and related materials concerning the purchase of mirrors for Doris Duke (NY Apt., LADD Interiors, DF), 1938–1972
Box 29
Folder 10
Folder 10
Invoices and vouchers for sundry purchases made by Doris Duke while in London and Paris (1958). Includes a ledger sheet for payments owed to Leon Amar. Also includes miscellaneous invoices for purchases made by Johnny Gomez, 1938, 1954–1955, 1973–1974
Box 29
Folder 11
Folder 11
Invoices and related materials concerning Doris Duke's clothing and antique purchases overseas and other administrative matters, 1938–1939, 1982–1984
Box 29
Folder 12
Folder 12
Invoices, bill of lading, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's purchases of antiques and their shipment to the U.S., 1940
Box 29
Folder 16
Folder 16
Invoices and related correspondence concerning furniture purchases made by Doris Duke and her father and mother, without 1 specific location. Houses include 3121 Arlington Dr., Reno, Nevada, 1009 Fifth Ave, and Duke Farms, 1940–1943, 1958, 1970
Box 29
Folder 17
Folder 17
Invoices from McMillen, Inc. for interior design services for several of Miss Duke's homes, 1941–1954
Box 30
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices of purchases through Sotheby Parke-Bernet for objects in multiple homes, 1941–1955
Box 30
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices for purchase of cabinets, cupboards, and dressers for Shangri La, New York Apartment, and New York Mansion, 1942, 1944, 1956, 1958
Box 30
Folder 4
Folder 4
Financial Reports of sales of stock belonging to Doris Duke (Group II and IIA), 1945, 1950
Box 30
Folder 7
Folder 7
Financial Reports of sales of stock belonging to Doris Duke (Group V and VI), 1945–1951
Box 30
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoice from Lucien Lelong, Paris, for purchase of couture blouses and robes purchased by Doris Duke Cromwell, 1946 May 2
Box 30
Folder 9
Folder 9
Financial Reports of sales of stock belonging to Doris Duke (Group III), 1946, 1950
Box 30
Folder 10
Folder 10
Letter of identification from the Guaranty Trust Company of New York. Includes a statement of account from the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, Paris office, 1947
Box 30
Folder 11
Folder 11
Vault and security transactions of safe deposit boxes belonging to Doris Duke, 1947–1970
Box 30
Folder 12
Folder 12
Financial ledger pages documenting furniture, fixtures, and decoration costs for the N.Y. Office (home of the Doris Duke Foundation), 1948–1964
Box 30
Folder 13
Folder 13
Correspondence, bills of sale, and other materials relating to Doris Duke's ownership of automobiles, 1949–1971
Box 30
Folder 14
Folder 14
Financial Reports of daily sales (Groups I–IV) of stocks and related correspondence, 1950
Box 30
Folder 15
Folder 15
Invoices, receipts, and related correspondence concerning Doris Duke's foreign purchase and shipments to the U.S., 1950–1963
Box 31
Folder 2
Folder 2
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York checkbooks with receipt stubs for checks drawn on Doris Duke's account, 1950–1967 (1 of 4)
Box 31
Folder 3
Folder 3
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York checkbooks with receipt stubs for checks drawn on Doris Duke's account, 1950–1967 (2 of 4)
Box 31
Folder 4
Folder 4
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York checkbooks with receipt stubs for checks drawn on Doris Duke's account, 1950–1967 (3 of 4)
Box 31
Folder 5
Folder 5
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York checkbooks with receipt stubs for checks drawn on Doris Duke's account, 1950–1967 (4 of 4)
Box 31
Folder 6
Folder 6
Invoices, miscellaneous, furniture and other materials purchased at Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1952, 1955, 1958
Box 32
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices for purchase and shipment of chairs to Dr. Erno Laszlo and The Laszlo Institute, 1954, 1955
Box 32
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices and receipts for purchases sold to Russell McKinnon, probably an agent for Doris Duke, 1954
Box 32
Folder 3
Folder 3
Checkbook for Doris Duke's account with the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, 1955–1956
Box 32
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence and Agreements relating to a Bond of $187,500 from Doris Duke to Erno Laszlo and his wife for the purchase of 14 E. 78th St. for The Erno Laszlo Institute, Inc. (1957). Institute will house the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in the City of N.Y., 1955–1958
Box 32
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoices of purchases through Sotheby Parke-Bernet for objects in multiple homes, 1956–1962
Box 32
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence, notices, and copy of Agreement (1958) relating to Doris Duke's creation of a trust for Marie Louise Bousquet, Paris, France, 1958–1961
Box 32
Folder 9
Folder 9
Reports on contributions and related letters to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York for the donation of securities by Doris Duke, 1959–1962 (1 of 2)
Box 32
Folder 10
Folder 10
Reports on contributions and related letters to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York for the donation of securities by Doris Duke, 1959–1962 (2 of 2)
Box 32
Folder 11
Folder 11
Journal, analysis of stock owned by Doris Duke. Also includes DD travel info and poem (DD's handwriting), circa 1960
Box 32
Folder 12
Folder 12
Disbursement lists and related documents concerning Marjorie Mohun, Special Acct. held at the Somerville Trust Company, 1960
Box 32
Folder 13
Folder 13
Receipt from Thierry, Paris, France, insurance for shipment of antiques, 1962 Feb 10
Box 33
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices of purchases through Sotheby Parke-Bernet for objects in multiple homes, 1962–1965
Box 33
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices and related materials concerning Doris Duke's purchases of antique at auction and elsewhere, 1961–1984
Box 33
Folder 3
Folder 3
Reports on contributions and related letters to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company to donors that received stock or securities from Doris Duke, 1963–1966
Box 33
Folder 4
Folder 4
Invoices, receipts, and related correspondence concerning Doris Duke's purchases and shipped to the U.S., 1964–1965
Box 33
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoices, receipts, and related correspondence concerning purchases made for Doris Duke and shipped to the U.S. from overseas. Includes badminton mirror and other antiques. Mirror purchased by E. Tirella in 1965 from Mallet & Son, London, 1964–1968
Box 33
Folder 7
Folder 7
Letter to Mr. Cooley from A. Anderson, re: improvement of procedures and accounting records for Miss Duke's accounts 1966 Nov 15
Box 33
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices of purchases through Sotheby Parke-Bernet for objects in multiple homes, 1966–1972
Box 34
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices, vouchers, and related materials concerning mostly personal purchases made by Doris Duke, 1966–1987 (1 of 2)
Box 34
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices, vouchers, and related materials concerning mostly personal purchases made by Doris Duke, 1966–1987 (2 of 2)
Box 34
Folder 3
Folder 3
Bank correspondence relating to Doris Duke's account with Morgan Guaranty. Includes receipts noting the transfer of securities from vault to MG custody, 1967
Box 34
Folder 4
Folder 4
Bank correspondence and newspaper article relating Doris Duke's bank account with La Banque Continentale, 1967–1969
Box 34
Folder 5
Folder 5
Reports on contributions and related letters to Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. on behalf of donors that received stock or securities from Doris Duke, 1967–1973
Box 34
Folder 6
Folder 6
Invoices and related materials concerning the cleaning and repair of rugs at all homes, 1967–1985
Box 34
Folder 7
Folder 7
Estimate for work to be performed on screens by Eikado East, art restoration specialists, 1968 May 22
Box 35
Folder 1
Folder 1
Accountants' Report (6) and letter on internal control and accounting procedures prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Co., 1968 (1 of 2)
Box 35
Folder 4
Folder 4
Letter on internal control and accounting procedures prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Co., 1968
Box 35
Folder 5
Folder 5
Receipts and forms relating to Doris Duke's bank account with First National City Bank, Paris branch, 1968–1969
Box 35
Folder 7
Folder 7
Financial statements and related materials concerning Doris Duke's account with Goldman, Sachs & Co., 1968–1969
Box 35
Folder 8
Folder 8
Statements of cash transactions and receipts relating to Doris Duke's purchases and sales of stock and equity, 1968–1969
Box 35
Folder 9
Folder 9
Bonds bought for Doris Duke by the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company. Includes a summary of an African American student group protest on the campus of Duke University, 1969 Feb
Box 35
Folder 10
Folder 10
Accountants' Report which includes financial statements and schedules for Doris Duke's estate as of June 30, 1968, 1969
Box 35
Folder 11
Folder 11
Financial statements of non-taxable bond interest belonging to Doris Duke. Original file read, "Duplicates of statements given to Georgiana Daly of Morgan Guaranty Trust Co.", 1969
Box 35
Folder 12
Folder 12
Trial balance, balance sheets of assets, liabilities, and capital of Doris Duke, 1969–1973
Box 35
Folder 13
Folder 13
Bank correspondence and other materials relating to Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1969–1974 (1 of 2)
Box 35
Folder 14
Folder 14
Bank correspondence and other materials relating to Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1969–1974 (2 of 2)
Box 36
Folder 1
Folder 1
Statements of account from First National City Bank in Paris relating to Doris Duke's account, 1970
Box 36
Folder 2
Folder 2
Bank statements from La Banque Continentale for bank account belonging to Doris Duke, 1970–1971
Box 36
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices from Parke-Bernet in the name of Malcolm Vallance for Doris Duke, 1970–1971
Box 36
Folder 4
Folder 4
Inventories of stock portfolios and related correspondence prepared by T. Rowe Price & Associates, Inc. for Doris Duke, 1970–1974 (1 of 2)
Box 36
Folder 5
Folder 5
Inventories of stock portfolios and related correspondence prepared by T. Rowe Price & Associates, Inc. for Doris Duke, 1970–1974 (2 of 2)
Box 36
Folder 6
Folder 6
Bank correspondence, notes, and other materials relating to Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1970–1978
Box 36
Folder 7
Folder 7
Bank correspondence and related materials concerning Doris Duke's bank account with Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich, 1971–1973
Box 36
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices and related materials concerning the repair and maintenance of Doris Duke's fur collection. Also includes invoices for repairs of silver, 1972–1973
Box 37
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence to Doris Duke from T. Rowe Price regarding buying and selling recommendations, 1972–1973
Box 37
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices, correspondence, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's trip to Thailand (1973). Purchases were made for SEAAC, Mr. Amar, and herself. Other materials relate to an insurance claim by LADD Interiors for cases of antiques damaged while onboard the "Hong Kong Grace", 1973–1974 (1 of 2)
Box 37
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices, correspondence, and related materials concerning Doris Duke's trip to Thailand (1973). Purchases were made for SEAAC, Mr. Amar, and herself. Other materials relate to an insurance claim by LADD Interiors for cases of antiques damaged while onboard the "Hong Kong Grace", 1973–1974 (2 of 2)
Box 37
Folder 4
Folder 4
Trial balance, balance sheets of assets, liabilities, and capital of Doris Duke, 1974–1976
Box 37
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoice and related materials concerning a painting, "Girl Playing a Stringed Instrument," purchased by Leon Amar for Doris Duke at Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 1975
Box 37
Folder 6
Folder 6
Receipts from Morgan Guaranty reflecting transactions of Doris Duke's security deposit accounts, 1976–1981
Box 37
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices and related materials relating to the cleaning and repair of rugs at Duke Farms, Shangri La, and Rough Point, 1976-1982
Box 37
Folder 9
Folder 9
Statements of accounts and other materials relating to Doris Duke's American Express card, 1976–1986
Box 38
Folder 1
Folder 1
Bank correspondence and related receipts concerning Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1978
Box 38
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence and related materials concerning Doris Duke's donations to the Institute of Spiritual Science. Dr. Florence Zellhofer was contact at the Institute, 1978–1979
Box 38
Folder 4
Folder 4
Bank correspondence and related receipts concerning Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1977–1981
Box 38
Folder 5
Folder 5
Bank correspondence and related receipts concerning Doris Duke's account with Affida Trust Company in Zurich, Switzerland, 1978–1982
Box 38
Folder 6
Folder 6
Bank correspondence and related receipts concerning Doris Duke's account with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company in Zurich, Switzerland, 1978–1982
Box 38
Folder 7
Folder 7
Tax bills for properties at Montague Twp., Sussex County, N.J., Reading Township, N.J., Middletown and Portsmouth, R.I., 1978–1985
Box 38
Folder 8
Folder 8
Bank correspondence and related receipts concerning Doris Duke's account with Union Bank of Switzerland, 1979–1983
Box 38
Folder 9
Folder 9
Municipal Bond portfolio for Doris Duke. Includes Plan of Organization and Purchase Agreement for her 475 Park Avenue Apartment, 1986–1987
Box 39
Folder 5
Folder 5
Statements of account, estimates, and related materials concerning repairs and conservation made to Doris Duke's rugs by Costikyan, Ltd., 1987-1988
Box 39
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices and related memoranda concerning the purchase of wine presents and cartridges for Wine Cellars at Duke Farms and Shangri La, 1990
Box 39
Folder 9
Folder 9
Invoices and related materials pertaining to seamstresses and tailoring services provided to Doris Duke, 1991–1992
Box 39
Folder 10
Folder 10
Financial statements for Doris Duke, Doris Duke Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Newport Restoration Foundation, SEAAC, Duke Gardens Foundation, Duke Farms, and Duke Farms, Inc., prepared by Irwin Bloom for FY 1991, 1992
Box 39
Folder 12
Folder 12
Statements of Doris Duke's financial transactions. Includes charts and graphs for Doris Duke's taxes paid and assets (1986–1991), 1992
Box 39
Folder 14
Folder 14
Promotional material as well as a Quarterly Report to shareholders from Bank of America, 1993
Box 39
Folder 15
Folder 15
Financial Statement for the Erno Laszlo Company as of January 31, 1955, April 6, 1955
Box 52
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and reports related to a variety of financial topics including Ms. Duke's trial balance, stock bought and sold, and checks drawn, 1962-1963 and undated
Box 54
Folder 4
Folder 4
Annual Report, Seven Arts Association Corp. Miss Duke may or may not have been a shareholder in this company. July 1963
Box 55
Folder 1
Folder 1
Receipts for purchases made while on a trip to Thailand (February 1992). Includes a newspaper article and message from Johnny Gomez. 1992
Box 92
Folder 2
Folder 2
Common stock owned by Doris Duke. Includes analyses of stock, vault records, certificate identification, and bond maturity as of September, 1965. 1965 Oct 14 (Microfilm)
Box 92
Folder 10
Folder 10
Loans, 1931-1992
All the materials in this subseries are related to personal loans Doris Duke made to a variety of individuals including friends, family, staff members, and businesses. While a small portion of these loans are to strangers who wrote to Doris Duke requesting a loan, most reflect Doris Duke's support of ballet companies, film production, and the needs of her friends. Materials include correspondence, vouchers, promissory notes, and financial records concerning loans forgiven by Doris Duke.
The materials in this subseries are arranged alphabetically, by subject.
Correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to loans made by Doris Duke. Loans include funds to the Democratic National Committee, Valerie Bettis, Katherine Dunham, and Vincent Youmans, composer, 1931–1958
Box 93
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning cancelled loans made by Doris Duke, 1953–1962
Box 93
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence relating to repayment of Notes made to borrowers from Doris Duke, 1947–1958
Box 93
Folder 3
Folder 3
Legal documents, including Assignment and Mortgage, relating to Alvin D. Bank's loan of $10,000 from Doris Duke, 1963–1964
Box 93
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence relating to a loan of $20,000 to the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Inc. by Doris Duke, 1943–1963
Box 93
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence and related legal documents, including the Promissory Note, relating to Doris Duke's loan of $14,000 to the Bartlett family and the foreclosure of their house, 1949–1962
Box 93
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence and copies of checks issued to Norbu and Linda Chen ($10,000) for the Chockpori-Ling Foundation. $10,000 was loaned at 6% interest. Total money to Chens ($23,000), 1973–1977
Box 94
Folder 1
Folder 1
Loan agreements between Franco Rossellini and Doris Duke for $110,000 in the making of Caligula. Materials also include references to lawsuit between Felix Cinematographica (FR's company) and Penthouse over the rights of Caligula, 1981–1985
Box 94
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and related materials concerning loan to Fred and Eleanor Lawson for $5000, 1953–1964
Box 94
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning a loan that Doris Duke provided to Jack Munroe for a seat on the NYSE, 1947–1964
Box 94
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence and related financial documents relating to Lucille Thomas's indebtedness to Doris Duke and her lapses in repayment of loan for the 752 Spokane St. property, 1949–1964
Box 94
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Doris Duke's purchase of 752 Spokane St. for Lucille Thomas with agreement that Ms. Thomas would repay the loan. Includes receipts of Ms. Thomas's debt. House sold on September 22, 1967, 1963–1967
Box 94
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence relating to loans made to Mrs. Margaret Wray and the repayment of such loans. Loans made through Marian Paschal, 1942–1961
Box 94
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence relating to Doris Duke's loan of $75,000 to Mrs. Takata for the purchase of Springboard Farms in La Quinta, CA, 1955–1961
Box 95
Folder 1
Folder 1
Promissory Note between Rolando and Violeta Atiga and Doris Duke, in the amount of $23,375. Not signed, 1992 Jan 20
Box 95
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence and memoranda relating to a loan of $32,000 that Mrs. Thelma Harrison borrowed from Doris Duke, 1953–1966
Box 95
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and memoranda relating to $10,000 investment to the Valerie Bettis Dance Theatre from Doris Duke, 1957–1964
Box 95
Folder 6
Folder 6
Ledgers, 1917-1993 and undated
This subseries consists of ledgers mainly from Doris Duke's lifetime, but also includes ledgers from J.B. Duke's time. Such ledgers refer to Trusts made for and on behalf of Doris Duke. The ledgers cover a wide range of financial topics including assets, liabilities, trial balance sheets, expenses, vault records, dividends, cash balances and income.
The ledgers are arranged in the order in which they were found.
Trial Balance, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust dated September 4, 1917, 1925–1948
Box 104
Folder 4
Folder 4
Cashbook No. 2, May 2, 1917 Trust for Doris Duke (C.B.F.T. Co.), April 1929–September 1939
Oversize-box 109
Cashbook No. 1, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1925–1932
Box 112
Journal No. 1, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1925–1933
Box 113
Ledger No. 1, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1925–1933
Box 114
Cashbook No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1917–1925
Box 115
Journal No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1917–1925
Box 116
Ledger No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1917–1925
Box 117
Cashbook No. 3, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1940–1945
Box 118
Journal No. 3, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1940–1945
Box 119
Ledger No. 3, Nanaline H. Duke Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1940–1945
Box 120
Cashbook No. 4, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1946–1948
Box 121
Journal No. 4, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1946–1948
Box 122
Ledger No. 4, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1946–1948
Box 123
Cashbook No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1917–1929
Box 124
Journal No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1917–1945
Box 125
Ledger No. 1, J.B. Duke Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1917–1945
Box 126
Cashbook No. 2, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1933–1939
Box 127
Journal No. 2, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1933–1939
Box 127
Ledger No. 2, Nanaline H. Duke First Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust of Indenture dated September 4, 1917, 1933–1939
Box 128
Journal No. 2, The Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1946–1963
Box 128
Ledger No. 2, The Farmer's Loan & Trust Co. Successor Trustee for Doris Duke Under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1946–1963
Box 129
4. Legal Records, 1933-1993
The Legal Records series consists of legal dealings of a personal nature. Topics include Doris Duke's divorce from James Cromwell, lawsuits with the township of Hillsborough, NJ, power of attorney agreements, and other matters.
Conditions Governing Access note
RESTRICTED: Access to one folder in Box 167 is restricted and require prior written approval from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to view.
Memoranda to Richard Kent regarding the Duke employee pension plan as well as Mr. Kent's role within the foundation, 1968
Box 165
Folder 1
Folder 1
Agreement of Sub-lease and Lease for 505 Park Ave, 15th Fl. office space. File includes floor plans, 1970–1980
Box 165
Folder 2
Folder 2
Power of Attorney documents for Doris Duke. Topics include purchase of aircraft, change of legal name, and permanent residence, 1947–1951, 1957
Box 165
Folder 3
Folder 3
Legal, Power of Attorney, granting Charles Allcock, Stuart L. Hawkins, Wesley N. Fach and Richard T. Kent Power of Attorney on behalf of Doris Duke, thus revoking previous Power of Attorney Agreement given to Pete Cooley, Stuart Hawkins, Wesley Fach, and Miss Agnes Brown, 1968
Box 165
Folder 4
Folder 4
Legal, Power of Attorney given to H.W. Cox, Wesley N. Fach, Charles E. Allcock, and Adam Mehling by Doris Duke, 1969
Box 165
Folder 6
Folder 6
Power of Attorney Agreements and related materials concerning Doris Duke's selection of employees with special privileges, 1970–1985
Box 165
Folder 7
Folder 7
Legal documents pertaining to Jenny Renaud's Power of Attorney Agreements for the transfer and Assignment of her stock by her lawyers, S. Hawkins, T. Perkins, and W. Baldwin, 1933, 1948
Box 165
Folder 8
Folder 8
Agreement between Doris Duke and the State of Nevada for sale of 752 Spokane Street property, Reno. Also includes copy of Appraisal Report, 1967
Box 165
Folder 10
Folder 10
Certificate of Amendment of Limited Partnership between Erno Laszlo and Doris Duke, 1949–1954
Box 165
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence, memoranda, and copy of Articles of Limited Partnership, re: to Doris Duke's Agreement and backing of $500,000 to Porfirio Rubirosa. This partnership was called P. Rubirosa and Co. and engaged in the business of purchasing coffee in the Americas and shipping it to Italy for resale, 1946–1951, 1958
Box 165
Folder 12
Folder 12
Correspondence and related materials concerning Doris Duke's account with Affida Trust Co. in Zurich, Switzerland, 1971–1977
Box 165
Folder 13
Folder 13
Correspondence, memoranda, and invoices relating to Carter, Ledyard and Milburn's services provided to Doris Duke. Lawyers provided professional services to Doris Duke, DGF, Inc., SEAAC, DDF, NRF, and the Near East Dance Foundation, 1974
Box 165
Folder 14
Folder 14
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning the Lease of the Duke Orator Beacon Bull to the Carnation Genetics Company. Lease set up with help from The Animal Medical Center, 1973–1975
Box 166
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence relating to Escrow Agreement dated April 7, 1966 between Doris Duke and Angier B. Duke, 1966-1968
Box 166
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence relating to Escrow Agreement dated April 7, 1966 between Doris Duke and Anthony D. Duke, 1966–1969
Box 166
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, news clippings, and Doris Duke's legal answer to lawsuit of Alice Romano v. Doris Duke in the death of Edward Tirella, 1967
Box 166
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence, memoranda, news clippings, and legal fees relating to the lawsuit, Duke v. Castro, Civil No. 14025, in Hawaii court system, 1964–1966
Box 166
Folder 8
Folder 8
New York Office operations statistical information; includes Castro v. Duke divorce, will of Walker P. Inman, and purchase of land in Hawaii, 1954-1964
Box 167
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning a variety of legal cases that Doris Duke or one of her foundations was part of, particularly NRF, 1979-1984
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 167
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence, legal memorandum, testimonials, and news clippings relating to Doris Duke Cromwell's lawsuit with the Township of Hillsborough, N.J. against $13,834,924 in taxes levied on her intangible assets. Includes official Complaint and legal briefs, 1941–1945
Box 168
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence regarding Doris Duke's Power of Attorney as well as Durable Medical Power of Attorney, 1992–1993
Box 168
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and invoice relating to Doris Duke's hiring of William M. Eaton of Eaton & Van Winkle as legal advisers, 1969
Box 168
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, questionnaires for witnesses, and some legal documentation (Petition for Divorce, 1947) relating to James Cromwell (Petitioner) v. Doris Duke Cromwell divorce decision in N.J., 1944, 1947
Box 168
Folder 4
Folder 4
Doris Duke Cromwell vs. James Henry Roberts Cromwell, Supplemental Judgement and Decree, 1944 Nov 28
Box 168
Folder 5
Folder 5
Transcript of Record On Original Proceedings and Motion to Amend Said Proceedings in Case No. 78703, Doris Duke Cromwell v. James Henry Roberts Cromwell, Volume 1, 1943-1944
Box 168
Folder 6
Folder 6
Transcript of Record On Original Proceedings and Motion to Amend Said Proceedings in Case No. 78703, Doris Duke Cromwell v. James Henry Roberts Cromwell, Volume 2, 1943-1944
Box 168
Folder 7
Folder 7
Transcript of Record On Original Proceedings and Motion to Amend Said Proceedings in Case No. 78703, Doris Duke Cromwell v. James Henry Roberts Cromwell, Volume 3, 1944
Box 169
Folder 1
Folder 1
Transcript of Record On Original Proceedings and Motion to Amend Said Proceedings in Case No. 78703, Doris Duke Cromwell v. James Henry Roberts Cromwell, Volume 4, 1944
Box 169
Folder 2
Folder 2
Deposition of Plaintiff, Arthur Whittaker in legal case Whittaker Associates v. Doris Duke, 1974
Box 169
Folder 3
Folder 3
Legal, directives for the handling of the Estate of Doris Duke upon Miss Duke's death. Includes Power of Attorney documents as well as financial documents, 1993
Box 169
Folder 4
Folder 4
Indenture, Trust for Marian Paschal for $150,000 pending that Ms. Paschal weigh 150 lbs., 1939
Box 169
Folder 5
Folder 5
Insurance paperwork for 1 pair of diamond ear clips purchased for Chandi Duke Heffner, 1989
Box 169
Folder 6
Folder 6
Legal fee invoices and related correspondence in connection with Robinson, Wayne, Greenberg, Levin, Riccio & LaSala's services for Doris Duke in the matter of her Trust, 1974–1981
Box 169
Folder 7
Folder 7
Legal, Summary of Last Will and Testament of Doris Duke (April 5, 1993). Includes a list of medication carried aboard Miss Duke's Boeing 737 (1993), 1993
Box 170
Folder 2
Folder 2
Legal documents and related materials concerning lawsuit, Arthur & Theodora Whittaker v. Doris Duke, 1978–1979
Box 170
Folder 3
Folder 3
Legal, memorandum to Doris Duke from her lawyer Samuel N. Greenspoon regarding the Whitaker v. Duke lawsuit, 1978
Box 170
Folder 5
Folder 5
Minutes of the Board of Directors of the Somerset Veterinary Infirmary and related correspondence, 1949–1958
Box 170
Folder 7
Folder 7
Notice, General Mills, Inc., Annual Meeting of shareholders and voting information, September 1983
Box 170
Folder 8
Folder 8
Legal, Notice of Probate from the Surrogates Court County of N.Y. In the Matter of Proving the Last Will and Testament of Walker P. Inman, Sr. (October 6, 1954), 1954
Box 170
Folder 9
Folder 9
Legal document, Receipt, Release, and Refunding Bond, In the Matter of the Estate of Marian Paschal, Deceased, 1948
Box 170
Folder 10
Folder 10
Resolution, Doris Duke named "Princess Charity" by Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council, 1958
Box 170
Folder 11
Folder 11
Trust Indenture for Trust for Walker P. Inman, Settlement of Final Account and Receipt, Release and Agreement, and related materials concerning the Trust set up for Mr. Inman by Doris Duke,1933–1934, 1945, 1955
Box 170
Folder 12
Folder 12
Lord & Burnham suit regarding the failure of PPG Duranar paint for Duke Gardens, 1983-1984
Box 171
Folder 1
Folder 1
Doris Duke v. Citibank, N.A., Memorandum of Law in support of motion to amend complaint to add a cause of action for removal of Trustee, 1987
Box 171
Folder 3
Folder 3
Account of Proceedings of Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of Doris Duke under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1989 (1 of 5)
Box 171
Folder 4
Folder 4
Account of Proceedings of Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of Doris Duke under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1989 (2 of 5)
Box 171
Folder 5
Folder 5
Account of Proceedings of Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of Doris Duke under Trust Indenture dated May 2, 1917, 1989 (3 of 5)
Box 171
Folder 6
Folder 6
5. Reports and Summaries, 1930-1996 and undated
The Reports and Summaries series contains a wide assortment of records related to the management of the objects contained in and moved between Doris Duke's properties. The series is further arranged into three subseries: General Reports and Summaries, Black Books, and Inventory Cards.
General Reports and Summaries, 1940-1996 and undated
This subseries contains a variety of reports and summaries in the format of appraisals, inventories, lists and journals. Of particular interest are the Recipe Books maintained by chefs at various estates, and the menu books, which list out the daily menus for Duke Farms, Newport and Hawaii. Some pages of the menus have notes and edits by Doris Duke and some include the names of the cooks who prepared the meals. Other materials of interest include antique appraisals, inventories of fur, silver, and wine, and documents tracking the movement of objects between homes.
Appraisal of tapestries located at Duke University (loaned to Duke University), 1956
Box 173
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence regarding furniture appraisals and lists of missing articles relating to Doris Duke’s shipments from Doris by De La Rancheraye & Co. Shipments were damaged en route to Somerville. Other materials deal with shipments to Paris of household effects and settlement of claims to Doris Duke by insurance company, re: 32 cases of furniture damaged by De La Rancheraye & Co. while in transfer, 1948-1950
Box 173
Folder 3
Folder 3
Appraisal of 152 Spokane St., Washoe County, assessment list and tax list, 1963-1967
Box 173
Folder 5
Folder 5
Inventory of the transfer of furniture china, and crystal distributed among Doris Duke’s homes, 1976-1985
Box 173
Folder 7
Folder 7
Log book, transfer of Doris Duke’s clothing between NY Apartment, Duke Farms, Shangri La, Falcon Lair, and Rough Point, 1982-1983
Box 173
Folder 8
Folder 8
Inventory of Doris Duke’s furs located in Vault at Main Residence, Duke Farms, 1977
Box 174
Folder 2
Folder 2
Inventory of silver, "The Property of Mrs. James H.R. Cromwell, Duke Farms, Somerville, New Jersey.” Includes an inventory of some of the silver at Rough Point, 1940 Mar
Box 174
Folder 3
Folder 3
Inventory (photocopies) of receipts made for furnishings by Doris Duke (1938-1942), 1973-1986
Box 174
Folder 6
Folder 6
Inventory, 45 books sent to New Jersey from the Rough Point library for repair, 1985 Oct 25
Box 174
Folder 7
Folder 7
Journal, important dates, trusts, taxes, stocks, and other important business affairs of Doris Duke. Journal possibly kept by business manager, circa 1958
Box 174
Folder 12
Folder 12
Recipe Book, Duplicates of all residence’s Recipe Books, circa 1970s-1980s (1 of 3)
Box 175
Folder 8
Folder 8
Recipe Book, Duplicates of all residence’s Recipe Books, circa 1970s-1980s (2 of 3)
Box 176
Folder 1
Folder 1
Recipe Book, Duplicates of all residence’s Recipe Books, circa 1970s-1980s (3 of 3)
Box 176
Folder 2
Folder 2
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Desserts, salads, and vegetables, circa 1991 (1 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 1
Folder 1
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Desserts, salads, and vegetables, circa 1991 (2 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 2
Folder 2
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Book 2. Includes an index, circa 1973-1974 (1 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 4
Folder 4
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Book 2. Includes an index, circa 1973-1974 (2 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 5
Folder 5
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Book 3, Vegetables, desserts, cakes, pies, cookies. Includes an index, circa 1973-1974 (1 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 6
Folder 6
Recipe Book, Somerville Kitchen Book, Book 3, Vegetables, desserts, cakes, pies, cookies. Includes an index, circa 1973-1974 (2 of 2)
Box 177
Folder 7
Folder 7
Recipes for dishes prepared at Duke Farms for Miss Duke and other residences (when noted), circa 1986
Box 178
Folder 8
Folder 8
Recipes for foods prepared for Doris Duke in N.J. and Honolulu. Includes an index, 1989
Box 178
Folder 9
Folder 9
Recipes, French, Anna Muffoletto’s "Cordon Bleu Cooking School of New York, Ltd.,” French Technique cooking, 1980-1982
Box 180
Folder 6
Folder 6
Reference Book for Chippendale, Adam, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and other furniture periods. Includes photograph of a vessel, undated
Box 180
Folder 15
Folder 15
Memoranda and maintenance reports for work conducted at Duke Farms, Rough Point, and Shangri La. Includes photographs, 1991-1992
Box 180
Folder 16
Folder 16
Journal of Footnotes to Daily Menus, Comments, Suggestions & General Criticisms, undated
Box 183
Folder 5
Folder 5
Inventory and maintenance records for NY Apartment, Beverly Hills residence, Shangri La, Duchess Farm, Duke Gardens Foundation, and Duke Farms (Dairy Barn, Maintenance, and Park), 1996
Oversize-box 184
Black Books, circa 1970s-1990s
The Black Books were maintained by the Duke Business Office staff to inventory and track the movement of objects on and between Doris Duke’s properties. The books contain photographs and provenance information (when known) of almost every object owned by Doris Duke. Many of the books include paper inventories and miscellaneous notes about the objects. These Books are numbered in the order in which they were found and processed.
Black Books, Duke Farms - Library, Library Hallway, Main Entrance, Ladies Room, Men's Room, Hollywood Hallway, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 185
Black Books, Duke Farms - Master Bedroom Showcases, Safe, Furs, Solarium Showcases, Servant's Areas (Dining Room, Apartment, & Office), circa 1970s-1990s
Box 188
Black Books, Duke Farms - Rubies, Purses & Watches, Opals, Sapphires & Turquoise, Topaz (Citrine), Gold & Diamond, Emeralds, Pink Topaz, Stones, Pearls, Diamonds, Miscellaneous Polaroid Pictures, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 189
Black Books, Duke Farms - Rings, Pins, & Bracelets, Combs with Diamonds, Traveling Jewelry, Odds & Ends, Costume Jewelry, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 190
Black Books, Duke Farms - Theater, Tap Room, Men's Dressing Room, Ladies Dressing Room, Pool, Patio, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 191
Black Books, Shangri La - Entrance Hall, Courtyard, Billiard Room, Powder Room, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 192
Black Books, Falcon Lair - Entrance Hall, Rotunda/Napoleon Room, Downstairs Hall, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Spanish Bedroom, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 192
Black Books, Falcon Lair - Living Room, Dining Room, Music Room, Powder Room, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 193
Black Books, Falcon Lair -Kitchen, China, Silver, Glassware, Kitchen Hall, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 193
Inventory Cards, circa 1930s-1990s and undated
This subseries primarily consists of inventory cards either in binders (books) or unbound and were maintained by the Duke Business Office staff, circa 1970s–1990s, to inventory and track the movement of objects on and between Doris Duke’s properties. These cards have been left in the original order they were found and presumably created in. For the most part, they are arranged by location and room thereunder, except as noted below. Also in this subseries are invoices (copies & originals) from art and antique dealers documenting the purchase of art, furniture and other objects from the 1930s to the 1960s, and miscellenous correspondence and inventories from the various residences.
Inventory books 1-47 are arranged by location and room thereunder. Books 48-59 have been arranged by medium and location thereunder. Unbound inventory cards have been kept in the original order they were found and presumably created in. As such, they have been arranged by location and room thereunder. The unbound Shangri La inventory cards were not stored with the other inventory cards but were included in this subseries as they compliment the rest of the Shangri La inventory cards.
Inventory Cards,, Duke Farms, Book 2 - Library, Library Hallway, Main Entrance, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 194
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 3 - Men's Room, Ladies Powder Room, Palm Room, Palm Room Showcases, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 194
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 4 - Men's Room, Ladies Powder Room, Palm Room, Palm Room Showcases, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 195
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 13 - Victorian Bedroom, Main Hall - 2nd Floor, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 198
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 17 - Miss Duke's Bedroom Showcases, Solarium Showcases, Safe, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 199
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 20 - Pool Patio, Pink Bedroom, Green Bedroom, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 200
Inventory Cards, Duke Farms, Book 27 - Forks, Silver, Butler's Pantry - Book 1, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 202
Inventory Cards, New York Apartment, Book 39 - Orange Bedroom, Miss Duke's Bedroom, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 206
Inventory Cards, Falcon Lair, Book 41 - Entrance Hall, Rotunda, Downstairs Hall, Living Room, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 207
Inventory Cards, Falcon Lair, Book 43 - Powder Room, Miss Duke's Bedroom, Miss Duke's Bathroom, Spanish Bedroom, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 208
Inventory Cards, Falcon Lair, Book 47 - Apartment, Grounds, Objects not in the Black Books, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 209
Inventory Cards, Persian Rugs, Book 51 - Duke Farms, Falcon Lair, Rough Point, New York Apartment, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 210
Inventory Cards, Screens, Sculpture, Beds, Furniture, Sofas and Chairs, Book 52 - All properties, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 211
Inventory Cards, Clocks, Fireplace Equipment, Table Lamps, Book 56 - All properties, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 212
Inventory Cards, Animals, Musical Instruments, China, Jade, Silver, Book 59 - All properties, circa 1970s-1990s
Box 213
Inventory Cards, Shangri La - Outside Courtyard, Powder Room, circa 1970s-1990s (1 of 2)
Box 217
Folder 1
Folder 1
Inventory Cards, Shangri La - Outside Courtyard, Powder Room, circa 1970s-1990s (2 of 2)
Box 217
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices and correspondence regarding goods shipped by Thomas Cook & Son, 1935-1939
Box 233
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices (copies & originals) from art/antique dealers for art, furniture, and objects purchased from 1930s-1960s. Arranged alphabetically by vendor, 1935-1969 (1 of 4)
Box 233
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices (copies & originals) from art/antique dealers for art, furniture, and objects purchased from 1930s-1960s. Arranged alphabetically by vendor, 1935-1969 (2 of 4)
Box 233
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices (copies & originals) from art/antique dealers for art, furniture, and objects purchased from 1930s-1960s. Arranged alphabetically by vendor, 1935-1969 (3 of 4)
Box 233
Folder 4
Folder 4
6. Subject Files, 1905-2004 and undated
The Subject Files series reflect the categories either Miss Duke or her staff established to organize her personal and professional records. This series contains a wide assortment of materials ranging from financial records to scrapbooks created by Doris Duke when she was a child. The series is further arranged into twenty one subseries.
Conditions Governing Access note
RESTRICTED: Access to folders in boxes 242, 256, 257, 291, 294, 296, 303, and 332 are restricted and require prior written approval from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to view.
Airplanes, 1947-1999 (bulk 1987-1996)
Doris Duke's Boeing 737-300 airplane was placed into service in 1987 and was sold in January 1995 after her death. The materials document the refurbishing, repairs and maintenance, and personal use of the aircraft. Materials include invoices, correspondence, manuals, fueling cards, reports, passenger manifests, insurance on the aircraft, applications for licensing of facilities, and travel itineraries and associated costs to different locations both in the United States and abroad.
Arrangement Note: This subseries has been left in the original order it was found and presumably created in. For the most part, this subseries is arranged alphabetically and chronologically thereunder.
Correspondence and memoranda to Irwin Bloom relating to a variety of issues involving Doris Duke’s airplane. Topics include keys to aviation office and resignation of a mechanic, 1989
Box 235
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence and memoranda regarding the administration and operation of Doris Duke's Boeing 737, 1993-1994
Box 235
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning maintenance schedules, inventory, aviation badges, and credit cards for Doris Duke's Boeing 737, 1991-1998
Box 235
Folder 3
Folder 3
Memoranda, copies of articles, and related materials concerning aviation information, 1989-1992
Box 235
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence relating to Duke Farms Agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 1988
Box 235
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence, memoranda and other materials concerning a variety of topics including requirements by HI to use state airports, plane inspections of upgrades to interior, and charges for work, 1989-1990
Box 235
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence between Duke Farms and the Dee Howard Company regarding the interior design of Doris Duke’s Boeing 737. Includes inventory of food, bedding, maintenance items, etc. on board plane, 1989-1990
Box 235
Folder 7
Folder 7
Instruction manual, Electronic Data Retrieval System, Universal Weather and Aviation, 1988-1989
Box 235
Folder 10
Folder 10
Invoices for repairs and maintenance performed on the Boeing 737 by Aeroflight. Includes a manual for flight crew procedures aboard Duke Farms Inc. Boeing 737, 1991-1995
Box 235
Folder 11
Folder 11
Correspondence and memoranda Airplane brokerage, from those interested in purchasing Doris Duke’s 737 plane if she is ever interested in selling, 1990-1992
Box 235
Folder 14
Folder 14
Invoices for services rendered by Allied Signal, Inc., such as refueling the Boeing 737 as well as renting hangar space to store the airplane, 1988-1994
Box 236
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices regarding repairs and maintenance work performed on the Boeing 737. Includes memoranda regarding the selling of the airplane and the closing of accounts, 1993-1995
Box 236
Folder 13
Folder 13
Invoices for repair and maintenance work performed on the Boeing 737 by Aviall, 1993-1996
Box 236
Folder 14
Folder 14
Invoices for reimbursements made to Doris Duke’s account at the Bank of Hawaii, 1988
Box 236
Folder 15
Folder 15
Invoices for modifications to Doris Duke's Boeing 737 by Carrier Aircraft Interiors. Includes color photographs, 1991-1993
Box 237
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning publications in the Aviation Office shipped to Colm Kennedy Aircraft Services and proposal discussions about interior design of plane (C. Heffner letter), 1988-1992
Box 238
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices and related materials concerning flight arrangements for Doris Duke’s Boeing 737. Includes copy of License Certificate for the Duke Farms Heliport (private use), 1989-1991
Box 238
Folder 9
Folder 9
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1989-1990 (1 of 3)
Box 239
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1989-1990 (2 of 3)
Box 239
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1989-1990 (3 of 3)
Box 239
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1991 Jul-Dec (1 of 2)
Box 239
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1991 Jul-Dec (2 of 2)
Box 239
Folder 6
Folder 6
Invoices and requests for reimbursements from Colm Kennedy Airport Services to Doris Duke, 1992 (1 of 2)
Box 240
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices and requests for reimbursements from Colm Kennedy Airport Services to Doris Duke, 1992 (2 of 2)
Box 240
Folder 4
Folder 4
Fax transmissions from Colm Kennedy to Bernard Lafferty regarding plane destinations, 1993
Box 240
Folder 5
Folder 5
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1994-1995 (2 of 2)
Box 241
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices for services rendered by Colm Kennedy Airport Services, 1994-1995 (2 of 2)
Box 241
Folder 2
Folder 2
Check request for wrestling mats to aid in transportation of camels ordered from Effinger’s, 1988
Box 241
Folder 11
Folder 11
Invoices and payroll statements for services rendered by Captain Ernest J. Betz in relation to Doris Duke’s Boeing 737, 1988
Box 241
Folder 12
Folder 12
Receipts for reimbursements for Captain George Abdul for his service as pilot for Doris Duke, 1987-1988
Box 242
Folder 3
Folder 3
Resignation letter of pilot Ken DeWitt, sent to Chandi Heffner (copy), 1989 Oct 12
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 242
Folder 11
Folder 11
Invoices, memoranda, meeting minutes, and notes pertaining to services rendered by Jet Aviation, 1986–1988
Box 243
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices sent to Doris Duke from Jet Aviation for trips taken by Doris Duke aboard chartered planes, 1991
Box 243
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices and receipts for services rendered by Kenneth J. DeWitt, 1988-1989 (1 of 2)
Box 243
Folder 8
Folder 8
Invoices and receipts for services rendered by Kenneth J. DeWitt, 1988-1989 (2 of 2)
Box 243
Folder 9
Folder 9
Invoices for services rendered by the New York State Department of Transportation, 1988
Box 244
Folder 10
Folder 10
Invoices for services rendered by the Republic of the Philippines, Department of Transportation and Communications, 1992
Box 244
Folder 14
Folder 14
Invoices for services rendered by Robinson, Wayne, Levin, Riccio, and La Sala, attorneys-at-law, 1988–1990
Box 244
Folder 15
Folder 15
Sales brochure for a Boeing 737-300 issued by Smith/Ellis, Professional Brokerage of Business Jets, 1987
Box 245
Folder 3
Folder 3
Invoices for services rendered by Universal Weather and Aviation, 1987-1989 (1 of 2)
Box 245
Folder 10
Folder 10
Invoices for services rendered by Universal Weather and Aviation, 1987-1989 (2 of 2)
Box 245
Folder 11
Folder 11
Invoices for services rendered by Universal Weather and Aviation, 1991-1995 (1 of 2)
Box 246
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices for services rendered by Universal Weather and Aviation, 1991-1995 (2 of 2)
Box 246
Folder 2
Folder 2
Invoices, receipts, statements, and other financial materials relating to Doris Duke’s Boeing 737. Topics include furnishing the interior, hiring pilots for trips, repairs, and supplies, 1988-1990 (1 of 2)
Box 247
Folder 1
Folder 1
Invoices, receipts, statements, and other financial materials relating to Doris Duke’s Boeing 737. Topics include furnishing the interior, hiring pilots for trips, repairs, and supplies, 1988-1990 (2 of 2)
Box 247
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning insurance for the Boeing 737, pilot qualifications, and materials from Southern Airlines Co. since they are providing training for all pilots employed by Duke Farms, Inc., 1988
Box 247
Folder 7
Folder 7
Notification of fuel permits to pick up airplane fuel in GA and FL and drive back to N.J., 1990
Box 247
Folder 8
Folder 8
Bill of sale, receipts, and other financial materials relating to Doris Duke’s purchase of a converted North American B-25J airplane for $75,000 in 1947. File also includes materials relating to crash near Teterboro Airport in 1948, 1947–1948
Box 247
Folder 10
Folder 10
Memoranda relating to helicopter arrangements for Chandi Heffner and Dr. Malpeso, 1989-1991
Box 247
Folder 11
Folder 11
American Indian History Project, 1961-1983
This small collection provides some insight to the funds provided by Doris Duke (via the Doris Duke Foundation) to "develop an authentic and elaborate history of the American Indians." Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings and progress reports as a result of the funds provided by the Doris Duke Foundation. Also included are a few research proposals for different projects as part of the American Indian History Project.
Correspondence to W.C. Davidson at Duke University from Harold E. Driver at Indiana University regarding writing a book about the American Indian History Project, 1961
Box 248
Folder 1
Folder 1
Memorandum requesting a two year extension of the American Indian History Project at the University of Utah, 1976
Box 248
Folder 2
Folder 2
Newspaper clippings detailing the plight and struggles of the American Indian. These clippings provide an understanding for the need for the American Indian History Project, 1962
Box 248
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence and quarterly reports on the progress of the American Indian History Project. Includes proposals for additional projects to be undertaken as a part of the American Indian History Project, 1966-1968 (1 of 2)
Box 248
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence and quarterly reports on the progress of the American Indian History Project. Includes proposals for additional projects to be undertaken as a part of the American Indian History Project, 1966-1968 (2 of 2)
Box 248
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence regarding Doris Duke's continuing support of the American Indian cause, 1983
Box 248
Folder 7
Folder 7
The Animal Medical Center, 1966-1974
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Animal Medical Center (AMC) had a research center on the Duke Farms estate to study the aging in large animals. Doris Duke not only provided grants to the Animal Medical Center (via the Doris Duke Foundation), but also leased pastures and barns on the property of Duke Farms for a cattle center. The relationship with the AMC ended in 1974. This materials in this subseries include annual reports, leases, and correspondence and memoranda related to various subject matters of the Animal Medical Center and its rental of land at Duke Farms.
Correspondence and memoranda relating to various subject matters of The Animal Medical Center and its rental of land at Duke Farms, 1972-1973
Box 249
Folder 1
Folder 1
Statement of Operations and Handbook of The Animal Medical, Duke Farms research projects, 1973
Box 249
Folder 2
Folder 2
Financial materials relating to the 12 month budget of The Animal Medical Center, 1972
Box 249
Folder 3
Folder 3
Financial memorandum in connection with the examination of the books and records of The Animal Medical Center, 1974
Box 249
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence memoranda relating to lawsuit brought against The Animal Medical Center, 1971-1976
Box 249
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence, memoranda, notes, and original and copy of the first Lease between Doris Duke and The Animal Medical Center, 1971-1973 (1 of 2)
Box 249
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence, memoranda, notes, and original and copy of the first Lease between Doris Duke and The Animal Medical Center, 1971-1973 (2 of 2)
Box 249
Folder 8
Folder 8
Appraisal of furniture donations made to The Animal Medical Center by Doris Duke. Includes photographs of some of the donated items, 1972 Jun
Box 250
Folder 1
Folder 1
The Animal Medical Center Duke Farms Research Projects Statement of Operations, 1973 Mar-Apr
Box 250
Folder 3
Folder 3
DORIDE Corporation,Inc., 1938-1991
DORIDE Corporation, Inc. was incorporated in 1938 as a "holding corporation, as nominee for sole stockholder." It was dissolved in 1990. Materials in this subseries primarily document the financial activities of DORIDE and include bank statements, authorization letters to complete transactions of shares for DORIDE, vouchers from transactions, and reports and tax bulletins for payment of the Delaware franchise tax.
Correspondence relating to DORIDE Corporation, Inc., Account No. 66950 with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, 1966-1969
Box 251
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence relating to bank custody advices of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, in relation to DORIDE Corporation, Inc., 1966-1983
Box 251
Folder 3
Folder 3
Blank letters for custody use for resale and transfers of shares for DORIDE Corporation, Inc., circa 1960s
Box 251
Folder 4
Folder 4
Authorization letters by Doris Duke to complete transactions of shares for DORIDE Corporation, Inc., 1966-1968
Box 251
Folder 5
Folder 5
Report and tax bulletins, State of Delaware Annual Reports. Delaware Corporation and related correspondence concerning DORIDE Corporation, Inc. and The Corporation Trust Company, 1938-1959
Box 251
Folder 6
Folder 6
Report and tax bulletins of The Corporation Trust Company. DORIDE Corporation, Inc. owed $10 for payment of the Delaware franchise tax, 1966, 1969-1976
Box 251
Folder 7
Folder 7
Receipt for federal tax deposit for the DORIDE Corporation, Inc., year ending 1967, 1967
Box 251
Folder 8
Folder 8
Franchise tax reports for DORIDE Corporation, Inc. from the State of Delaware, 1969-1991
Box 251
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence, regulations, credit advice, Proxies, and Notices of Shareholders Meetings relating to the DORIDE Corporation, Inc., 1938-1948
Box 251
Folder 12
Folder 12
Correspondence, Notices of Shareholders Meetings, Proxies, and Rights Purchase Agreements relating to the organization and business activities of DORIDE Corporation, Inc., 1949-1959
Box 251
Folder 13
Folder 13
The General Charitable Aid Association, 1943-1969
The General Charitable Aid Association was a membership association of which Doris Duke was a member. Nanaline Duke and Walker P. Inman, Sr. were also members. Doris Duke contributed a monthly sum to the association which often included a list of those individuals whom she felt were considered "worthy and deserving of assistance." The materials include correspondence such as charitable requests, charitable support and thank you letters from those receiving assistance, annual reports of contributions and donations, and an account book for all those receiving aid from the charitable association.
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning The General Charitable Aid Association of which Doris Duke was a member, 1943-1959 (1 of 2)
Box 252
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, memoranda, and related materials concerning The General Charitable Aid Association of which Doris Duke was a member, 1943-1959 (2 of 2)
Box 252
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence with the U.S. Treasury Department regarding The General Charitable Aid Association, 1945
Box 252
Folder 3
Folder 3
Account book for all those receiving aid from The General Charitable Aid Association, circa 1954 (1 of 2)
Box 252
Folder 4
Folder 4
Account book for all those receiving aid from The General Charitable Aid Association, circa 1954 (2 of 2)
Box 252
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and meeting notices of The General Charitable Aid Association of which Doris Duke was a member, 1964-1969
Box 252
Folder 7
Folder 7
Annual Reports and related materials of The General Charitable Aid Association, 1965-1967
Box 252
Folder 8
Folder 8
The General Charitable Aid Association Donations, Check #3300 to #4314, 1964 Jan-1965 Apr (1 of 2)
Box 253
Folder 1
Folder 1
The General Charitable Aid Association Donations, Check #3300 to #4314, 1964 Jan-1965 Apr (2 of 2)
Box 253
Folder 2
Folder 2
International News Service (INS), 1943-1958
Doris Duke was an International News Service (INS) staff correspondent during World War II and was primarily stationed in Italy. A majority of the materials in this subseries are articles written by Doris Duke exclusively for the INS while in Italy. She wrote dispatches from different parts of Italy including Rome, Milan, Ischia, Trieste, Linz, and Gorizia. Photocopies of these articles are included with the originals. Also included in this subseries is correspondence and agreements related to Doris Duke's financial backing of The American Publishing Co., Inc. and indentification documents carried by Doris Duke. Of particular interest is a letter from Doris Duke to "Tom" regarding complications obtaining a Passport while a correspondent.
News articles written by Doris Duke and other war correspondents for the International News Service, circa 1943-1945
Box 254
Folder 1
Folder 1
News articles written by Doris Duke when she worked as an International News Service (INS) staff correspondent during WWII, circa 1943-1945
Box 254
Folder 2
Folder 2
News reports by Doris Duke during her service as an International News Service (INS) staff correspondent, 1945
Box 254
Folder 3
Folder 3
Newspaper article written by Doris Duke during her time as an INS correspondent in Italy, 1945
Box 254
Folder 4
Folder 4
Letter to Tom from Doris Duke regarding travel orders and complications with obtaining a Passport while she was an INS correspondent during the war, 1945
Box 254
Folder 5
Folder 5
Receipt for items purchased by/for Doris Duke while in Rome, Italy during her INS service, 1946 Apr
Box 254
Folder 6
Folder 6
Identification documents carried by Doris Duke when she was overseas working for the United Seaman’s Service Inc. and as an INS correspondent for the International News Service, 1944-1946
Box 254
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence and Power of Attorney Agreements relating to Doris Duke’s legal representation and financial backing of The Daily American Publishing Co., Inc. in Rome, Italy. Doris Duke’s lawyer in Rome was Michael Chinigo, 1946-1953 (1 of 2)
Box 254
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence and Power of Attorney Agreements relating to Doris Duke’s legal representation and financial backing of The Daily American Publishing Co., Inc. in Rome, Italy. Doris Duke’s lawyer in Rome was Michael Chinigo, 1946-1953 (2 of 2)
Box 254
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence, mail, and notes sent to Doris Duke while she was in Italy, working in Italy as an INS correspondent, 1956–1958
Box 254
Folder 11
Folder 11
Numerology and personality analysis for Doris Duke Cromwell. In Italian, circa 1943-1945
Box 254
Folder 12
Folder 12
Irwin Bloom, 1969-2000
Irwin Bloom was the Certified Public Accountant for Doris Duke from 1987-1992. The materials in this subseries reflect the wide range of responsibilities held by Mr. Bloom during this period, including the preparation of financial statements, management of leases for Somerville rentals, preparation of tax returns, and advice on business adventures. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and reports related to the routine business matters of Irwin Bloom.
Correspondence and memoranda between Irwin Bloom and Doris Duke and/or Chandi Heffner pertaining to hiring new employees, weekly manager meetings, and an inventory system for Chandi Heffner, 1987-1990 (1 of 2)
Box 255
Folder 1
Folder 1
Correspondence and memoranda between Irwin Bloom and Doris Duke and/or Chandi Heffner pertaining to hiring new employees, weekly manager meetings, and an inventory system for Chandi Heffner, 1987-1990 (2 of 2)
Box 255
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and memoranda relating to routine business matters faxed to Irwin Bloom. Includes memoranda regarding the horses of Miss Duke and Chandi Heffner, 1989-1991
Box 255
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence and memoranda relating to business matters to be discussed with Irwin Bloom per Carol Sowden, 1991
Box 255
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Doris Duke and Irwin Bloom’s agenda for weekly meetings, 1991
Box 255
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence and memoranda between Irwin Bloom and Doris Duke and/or Bernard Lafferty regarding such topics as health insurance coverage and lawsuits, 1991-1993
Box 255
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence and memoranda relating to Irwin Bloom’s weekly schedule, 1992 Jul-1993 Jun
Box 255
Folder 8
Folder 8
Correspondence and memoranda relating to the Doris Duke Foundation file. Includes related handouts, 1992-1993
Box 255
Folder 9
Folder 9
Correspondence and memoranda relating to business matters of Irwin Bloom, 1993 (1 of 2)
Box 255
Folder 10
Folder 10
Correspondence and memoranda relating to business matters of Irwin Bloom, 1993 (2 of 2)
Box 255
Folder 11
Folder 11
Memoranda and financial reports, including cash disbursements, general ledger, and income statements for Duke Gardens Foundation, Inc. Also includes Irwin Bloom’s responsibilities as stated in a letter to Doris Duke (April 24, 1993), 1988, 1992-1993
Box 256
Folder 1
Folder 1
Materials relating to Irwin Bloom’s Severance Agreement, 1993
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 256
Folder 3
Folder 3
Correspondence, applications, and tax returns relating to a request of the U.S. Treasury Department to review the returns of DDF, SEAAC, and DGF, 1990-1994, 1999 (1 of 3)
Box 256
Folder 4
Folder 4
Correspondence, applications, and tax returns relating to a request of the U.S. Treasury Department to review the returns of DDF, SEAAC, and DGF, 1990-1994, 1999 (2 of 3)
Box 256
Folder 5
Folder 5
Correspondence, applications, and tax returns relating to a request of the U.S. Treasury Department to review the returns of DDF, SEAAC, and DGF, 1990-1994, 1999 (3 of 3)
Box 256
Folder 6
Folder 6
Correspondence, memoranda, and Complaint relating to U.S. Trust v. Irwin Bloom. Includes Notice to Take Deposition and Answer to Complaint and Counterclaim, 1992-1994
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 256
Folder 7
Folder 7
Correspondence, memoranda, and other materials relating to Irwin Bloom's Severance Agreement and copy of Agreement, 1992-1993, 1996, 2000
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 256
Folder 8
Folder 8
Memoranda and three copies of Agreement for Mortgage Guarantee for The Martha Graham School between Chemical Bank and Doris Duke. Memo was written to Doris Duke from Irwin Bloom after he reviewed the details of the Agreement. File also includes faxes between Irwin Bloom and KMZ and Irwin Bloom and Doris Duke, 1993
Box 257
Folder 1
Folder 1
Subpoena in criminal case, USA v. I. Bloom (service copy), 2000
Conditions Governing Access note
Access restricted
Box 257
Folder 2
Folder 2
Correspondence and memoranda relating to daily work schedules and reports. Includes letter from Ron Protas, 1969, 1978, 1990-1993, 2000 (1 of 2)
Box 257
Folder 3
Folder 3