Ernest W. Nelson Records and Papers, 1913 - 1975 (bulk 1926-1974)

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Ernest W. Nelson Records and Papers, 1913 - 1975 (bulk 1926-1974)

http://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/findingaids/uanelson/

Ernest William Nelson (1896-1974) was a professor of history at Duke University (1926-1965). His primary interest was Italian Renaissance cultural history. Nelson founded the Durham Chamber Arts Society (1945) and was chairman from 1945-1963. Major subjects include the Duke University Dept. of History, the Chamber Arts Society, and cultural life on campus. The collection contains correspondence, financial records, lectures, reports, student papers, and other printed material.

10.5 Linear Feet,; 10500 Items

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University Archives, Duke University.

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Nelson, Ernest William, 1896-

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Ernest W. Nelson (1896-1974) was a professor of history at Duke University (1926-1965). His primary interest was Italian Renaissance cultural history. Nelson founded the Durham Chamber Arts Society (1945) and was chairman from 1945-1963. From the description of Ernest W. Nelson records and papers, 1913-1975 (bulk 1926-1974). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 57225808 Born Feb. 5, 1896, in Brockton, Mass., Nelson was educated at Clark University (A.B...