Order of Red Friars records, 1913-1971.

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Order of Red Friars records, 1913-1971.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57226175

Records include minutes, a constitution, policy and procedure statements, rituals, correspondence, financial records, invitations, photographs, membership and alumni lists, newspaper clippings, reports, stationery, initiation plans, a seal, and descriptions of projects. Some people associated with the Order of Red Friars include Rex Adams, Arthur Hollis Edens, Herbert J. Herring, Furman McLarty, Raymond Nasher, Richard M. Nixon, and William H. Wannamaker. Major subjects include secret societies, honorary societies, student life at Duke University, male students, student government, initiation, social activities of students, the honor code, student participation in Duke University administration, and student activities during World War II.

2000 items (2.0 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760439

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Nasher, Raymond D.

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