Woman's College Oral History Project, 2003-2006.

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Woman's College Oral History Project, 2003-2006.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/168054629

Carolyn Murray Happer interviewed nine alumnae who graduated from the period of 1931 to 1947. Her goal was to document the experiences and perceptions of women who attended Duke University during this period. In particular she wanted to know why they selected and how the Woman's College figured into that decision. She also explored her subject's position and negative experiences at Duke. Her interviewees include several class leaders, a member of the Duke family, and others who have had long established ties to the school after graduation. There is also a tape of Woman's College Library reminisces from March 2006.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6914034

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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