Duke, Charles Joseph Papers Guide to the Charles J. Duke, Jr. Papers 00/06/UA 6.065

Guide to the Charles J. Duke, Jr. Papers 00/06/UA 6.065


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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
00/06/UA 6.065
Title
Charles J. Duke, Jr. Papers 1919-1958
Quantity
8.00 Linear Feet
Creator
Duke, Charles Joseph, Jr., 1898-1953
Creator
Hodges, William T.
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Charles J. Duke, Jr. Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Processing Information:

Processing completed in December 2016.


Biographical / Historical

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Administrative History:

https://www.wm.edu/giving/thanks/dukeaward/index.php Charles J. Duke Jr. received a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in 1923 and served on the Board of Visitors from 1926-30. In 1934, he was appointed bursar and served as assistant to presidents John Stewart Bryan and John Pomfret. In both capacities, he also acted as liaison to the Virginia General Assembly and was instrumental in obtaining money from the legislature to expand the College.  Duke was Chief of Staff of the "Virginia Reorganization of the Agencies of State Government" endeavor, 1948-1951.

Biographical Information:

Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Administrative History:

https://www.wm.edu/giving/thanks/dukeaward/index.php Charles J. Duke Jr. received a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary in 1923 and served on the Board of Visitors from 1926-30. In 1934, he was appointed bursar and served as assistant to presidents John Stewart Bryan and John Pomfret. In both capacities, he also acted as liaison to the Virginia General Assembly and was instrumental in obtaining money from the legislature to expand the College.  Duke was Chief of Staff of the "Virginia Reorganization of the Agencies of State Government" endeavor, 1948-1951.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes memorabilia, resolutions, early William and Mary campus photographs, clippings, and correspondence of Charles J. Duke, Jr. Correspondence, reports and photographs relate to Charles Duke's position as the Bursar of the College of William and Mary. Of particular importance is the material on the Norfolk and Richmond Divisions which later became Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University, especially the correspondence of Director William T. Hodges. Includes correspondence and reports of the "Virginia Reorganization of the Agencies of State Government," committee formed by Governor William M. Tuck where Duke served as Chief of Staff.

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is arranged into 3 series.  Series 1 concerns Duke's association with William and Mary and is in alphabetical order by name or subject matter, as originally organized by Charles Duke.  Series 2 concerns his role as chief of staff for the Virginia Reorganization plan and is roughly organized alphabetically by subject, then date.  Series 3 concerns his personal papers and is in alphabetical order by type of material or subject matter, then date.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


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Container List

id308189
Series 1: William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Material related to Charles J. Duke, Jr.'s association with the College of William and Mary, mostly as Bursar. Correspondence and reports cover the Williamsburg, Virginia campus during regular and summer terms, the Richmond Campus (later renamed Virginia Commonwealth University) and the Norfolk Campus (later renamed Old Dominion University). Contains correspondence of William T. Hodges who later became director of the Norfolk campus. Photographs of various campus building are included in Box 1.

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id308835
Series 2: Virginia Reorganization of the Agencies of State Government
1948-1951
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Charles Duke was the Chief of Staff of the Virginia Reorganization Program, beginning in May 1948. He was also appointed the acting Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Registration, July 21, 1948. These files include correspondence and reports for the reorganization endeavor.

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id308199
Series 3: Personal Papers
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Duke's personal papers include academic papers, addresses, clippings, community involvement (Rotary Club) material, correspondence, dog and horse registrations, family matters, finances, honors, horticultural orders, family slides and his old rubber stamp for his signature. Some of the correspondence and financial papers also touch of his professional life.

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