Richard M. Nixon Reference collection, 1934-1999
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. University Archives
- Abstract:
- Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) attended the Duke University School of Law from 1934 to 1937, graduating number three in a class of twenty-six. During his three years at Duke, Nixon was active in the Duke Bar Association and was elected President in his senior year. The Richard M. Nixon Reference Collection contains academic transcripts, personal and administrative correspondence related to law school, letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, and reference inquiries and correspondence related to both the honorary degree controversy in 1954 and the Watergate scandal in the early 1970's when he was President of the United States. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.01.11.0036
- University Archives Record Group:
- 01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections
Background
- Acquisition information:
- The Richard M. Nixon Reference Collection was compiled from various sources by University Archives staff for reference and research.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Archives Staff, November 2007
Encoded by Mary Samouelian, January 2008
Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011
Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of item], Richard M. Nixon Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.