University Archives poster collection, 1935-ongoing

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The University Archives Poster Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources. The collection consists of approximately 1,600 posters, event calendars, programs and flyers publicizing various campus events, including movies, lectures, musical and theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and festivals. Dates of the posters range from 1935 to the present, but a majority of the posters range from 1970-1989.
Extent:
44 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.15.0011
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 15 -- Audio/Video (A/V), Photographic, and Visual Materials

Background

Scope and content:

The University Archives Poster Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources. The collection consists of approximately 1,600 posters, event calendars, programs and flyers publicizing various campus events, including movies, lectures, literary events, musical and theatrical performances (including Hoof 'N' Horn, Duke Players, and Duke Drama), concerts (including Duke ensemble groups and outside major attractions), art exhibitions, and festivals. Also included are athletic team posters, including football, women's basketball, and men's soccer. Dates of the posters range from 1935 to the present, but a majority of the posters ranges from 1970-1989.

Biographical / historical:

The University Archives Poster Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.

Acquisition information:

The University Archives Photograph Collection received by the University Archives from a variety of sources.

Accession UA2018.0037 donated by Clay Steinman.

Processing information:

Processed by University Archives Staff, April 2007

Encoded by Mary Samouelian, April 2008

Updated by Kimberly Sims, July 2012

The University Archives Poster Collection was received by the University Archives from a variety of sources. Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Men's basketball posters were removed from this collection and placed into the Men's Basketball Poster Collection by Tracy M. Jackson, February 2015.

Accession UA2017.0051 added by Tracy M. Jackson, January 2018.

Accession UA2018.0037 added by Tracy M. Jackson, June 2018.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
Posters -- Exhibitions
Format:
Posters
Names:
Duke University
Duke University. University Archives

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Preferred citation:

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