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From the Archives

Step back in time for a look at Duke's history and community

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From the Archives: Forgotten Jobs

A 1962 employee manual shows off various jobs at Duke

PUBLISHED March 27, 2013 IN Campus , Academics , Working@Duke
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From left, G.C. Henricksen, A.S. Brower, and Kenneth Manning pose by an IBM computer in 1954. The technology wasn't what we're used to today, but could be used for tasks such as math equations. Photo courtesy of University Archives.

From the Archives: Computer History at Duke

The machines starting showing up on campus in the 1950s

These days, it comes with the territory of having a workstation. Sit down and there it is - a...

PUBLISHED June 5, 2013 IN Academics , Campus , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: 1935 Bus Schedule

New series highlights archived material from past decades

PUBLISHED February 6, 2013 IN Campus , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Marine Lab 'Then and Now'

Photos show the change in space from 50 years ago to today

PUBLISHED October 2, 2013 IN Campus , Working@Duke
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How Duke Learned to Cook a Perfect Bird

"From the Archives" highlights how turkey trade group turned to Duke for recipe help

PUBLISHED November 25, 2013 IN Campus , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Duke’s Rose Bowl History

During World War II, Durham hosted the famous bowl game

PUBLISHED December 30, 2013 IN Athletics , Campus , Working@Duke
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Upon its completion circa 1920, Southgate Residence Hall was named after James Haywood Southgate. The construction and naming of the building received heavy support from Durham's black leadership. Scroll down to see this image of Southgate today. Photo c

Dorm’s History Tied to Local Black Residents

In 1920, Durham's black leaders lobbied to name a Duke building

Black students, faculty and staff have always played an important part in Duke's history, but as...

PUBLISHED February 20, 2014 IN Campus , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Looking Back with Duke Basketball

A historical look at college basketball's craziest month

As the winter thaws across campus and spring starts to take hold, this month is a favorite time...

PUBLISHED March 4, 2014 IN Athletics , Campus , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Easter Services at Duke Chapel

Looking back at Duke Easter celebrations, from the 1930s to 1980s

PUBLISHED April 15, 2014 IN Campus , Academics , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Duke ‘Dope Shops’

John F. Kennedy visited the soda fountain on West Campus in 1959

PUBLISHED May 27, 2014 IN Campus , Academics , Working@Duke
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From the Archives: Evolution of the Blue Devil Mascot

The Duke team nickname could have been the Grizzlies or Badgers

PUBLISHED August 26, 2014 IN Athletics , Campus , Academics , Working@Duke
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Life-Changing Innovation: How Duke Research Saves Lives

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