Department of Classical Studies records, 1925-2018

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Department of Classical Studies
Abstract:
Originally the classical studies curriculum was spread over two separate departments which were Latin and Roman studies, and Greek studies. In 1962, these disciplines combined to become Classical Studies. This collection contains materials related to the Department of Classical Studies including minutes, materials created by students in classical studies classes, correspondence, financial records, a course paper, flyers, and other materials.
Extent:
6.0 Linear Feet
9.5 Gigabytes
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.25.13.0001
University Archives Record Group:
25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
25 -- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences > 13 -- Classical Studies

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials related to the Department of Classical Studies including minutes, correspondence, financial records, a course paper, flyers, and other materials. Materials created during classical studies courses are also included in the collection. For example, CS95, Introduction to Archoaeology, in the fall of 1992 (Professor John Younger) had students excavate an area on East Campus that had been the site of Trinity College's faculty housing. The course paper titled "Faculty Row, A Detailed History of the Homes along Trinity College's Faculty Avenue, 1992" is included in the collection. This collection also contains the records (1927-1965) of the Greek Department.

Also included are graduate instructor materials from the 2010s, including syllabi, past exams, and course information, which was formerly available in the Classical Studies library. In addition, there are other administrative and departmental materials including: forms, policies, newsletters, photographs of staff and students, slides for courses, and other materials.

Biographical / historical:

The Classical Studies department seeks to provide students with a broad background in the disciplines of the field. Originally the classical studies curriculum was spread over two separate departments which were Latin and Roman studies, and Greek studies. In 1962, these disciplines combined to become Classical Studies.

Acquisition information:
The Department of Classical Studies Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer starting in 1968.
Processing information:

Processed by Archives Staff,

Encoded by Molly Bragg, May 2011

Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Accession UA2018.0082 added and collection notes updated by Tracy M. Jackson, December 2018.

Accession UA2019.0065 added by Tracy M. Jackson, September 2019.

Accession UA2018-0087 added by Laurin Penland, September 2020

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Subjects

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Subjects:
Duke University. Dept. of Classical Studies
Duke University. Greek Department
Format:
Machine-readable artifacts
Names:
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) -- Buildings

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[Identification of item], Department of Classical Studies Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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