Duke Memorial records, 1929-1936.

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Duke Memorial records, 1929-1936.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53906272

The collection mainly consists of financial documents, as well as general correspondence, minutes, and proposals and suggestions. Major topics include the construction of Memorial Chapel and the sarcophagi within, the purchase of Duke Homestead, and the financing of the James B. Duke Statue. Major correspondents include James A. Thomas, W.W. Flowers, and Alex H. Sands.

4000 items (4.0 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7672795

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke Memorial.

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Duke, Washington, 1820-1905

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Duke, Benjamin N. (Benjamin Newton), 1855-1929

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Thomas, James Andrew

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Confederate soldier captured by Union Army. From the description of Letters, 1861-1864. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324293 Tobacco manufacturer and philanthropist. From the description of Papers, 1900-1985. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 41546398 From the description of James Augustus Thomas Papers, 1905-1941; (bulk 1914-1940). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20188621 ...

Sands, Alexander H., 1891-1960.

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Duke Homestead (Durham, N.C.)

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