Arts Council records, 1950 - 1970

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Arts Council
Abstract:
Formed around 1950, the Duke University Arts Council planned music and art events on Duke's campus, such as concerts and exhibits. It also created a lending library of musical recordings and art reproductions, and it produced a radio program, "Arts Council on the Air." After a period of inactivity, the Arts Council dissolved in 1970. Collection includes correspondence, financial papers, membership information, event announcements, minutes, reports, and other administrative papers. Major subjects include Duke University Woman's College and Woman's College Library, art appreciation, and faculty spouses. Materials range in date from 1950 to 1970; the bulk of the materials date from 1950 to 1959. English.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.01.06.0002
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 06 -- Campus-Wide Events and Anniversaries

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes correspondence, financial papers, membership information, event announcements, minutes, reports, and other administrative papers. Major subjects include Duke University Woman's College and Woman's College Library, art appreciation, and faculty spouses. Materials range in date from 1950 to 1970; the bulk of the materials date from 1950 to 1959.

Biographical / historical:

Formed around 1950, the Duke University Arts Council planned music and art events on Duke's campus, such as concerts and exhibits. It also created a lending library of musical recordings and art reproductions, and it produced a radio program, "Arts Council on the Air." Membership on the Council was open to all, including students; faculty, administrators, and their spouses made up the leadership of the council.

In September 1960, the Arts Council became inactive, but an Executive Committee met periodically to manage the funds that had accumulated during the Council's active years. After a decade of inactivity, the Arts Council Executive Committee proposed that the funds be divided equally between the Department of Art and the Department of Music, and that the Arts Council should be dissolved in 1970.

Acquisition information:
The Arts Council Records was received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1962-1970.
Processing information:

Processed by University Archives staff

Completed 1989

Encoded by Jill Katte, June 2005

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Subjects:
Art appreciation -- United States -- History -- 20th century
College teachers' spouses
Names:
Duke University. Woman’s College. Library -- History
Duke University. Woman’s College
Duke University -- Faculty
Duke University. Arts Council
Duke University. Arts Council

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