Dorothy E. Roberts Papers, 1903-1993

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Dorothy E. Roberts Papers, 1903-1993

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

Dorothy Roberts worked in the Dept. of English's administration office from 1948 until her retirement in the late 1980's-early 1990's. The collection includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, printed material and other items created and collected by Dorothy Roberts about the Dept. of English at Duke University. Files largely pertain to the history of the department, focusing heavily on departmental faculty. The collection ranges in date from 1903-1993.

2.5 Linear Feet; approx. 2000 Items

eng,

University Archives, Duke University.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6360733

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Roberts, Dorothy Elaine.

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Dorothy "Dot" Roberts was born in Crewe, Virginia and graduated from the University of Richmond with a major in history and a minor in English. She was hired by Duke University in 1948 to work as the office manager for the Dept. of English and was made administrative assistant in 1967. During her time with the department, Roberts worked for 12 different chairmen. She also established many long-lasting friendships with students and faculty during her time at Duke, including Reynolds Price for who...