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Young Guns Poster, 1990-1991
Over the years, basketball has helped define Duke as a top-tier institution for collegiate athletics. Since 1959, Duke has produced basketball team posters to depict the season’s player lineup and defining season motto. Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) assumed the role of head coach in 1980, and Carol "Mickie" Krzyzewski, Coach K’s wife, started the tradition of directing themed posters for each team. -
Networking Poster, 1995-1996
Over the years, basketball has helped define Duke as a top-tier institution for collegiate athletics. Since 1959, Duke has produced basketball team posters to depict the season’s player lineup and defining season motto. Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) assumed the role of head coach in 1980, and Carol "Mickie" Krzyzewski, Coach K’s wife, started the tradition of directing themed posters for each team. -
Freeman center opening program
The dedication of the Freeman Center in 1999 was a welcome celebration of Jewish Life at Duke. Jewish students have attended the institution since before Trinity College became Duke University, but the Freeman Center is the first physical space dedicated to the Jewish community. Gil Scharf (T'70) originally approached President Brodie about establishing a physical center for Jewish life more than ten years before the eventual construction of the Freeman Center. The Freeman Center now serves as the primary space for Jewish Life at Duke, hosting events and religious services. -
Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Brochure
In 1996, Duke President Nannerl Keohane endorsed the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Initiative (DDNP), hoping to build a mutually beneficial relationship between Duke and the surrounding community. The Initiative financed a number of programs, including the establishment of Walltown Children's Theatre, educational partnerships with local elementary schools, and renovation of low-income housing. In 2020, the DDNP merged with the Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs, which now maintains Duke’s relationships with DDNP neighborhoods. -
The Launching of Duke University
Robert Durden was professor emeritus of history at Duke and former chair of the history department (1974-1980) who focused on the history of Duke University and the Duke family. This book, affectionately called “Durden” by University Archives staff, details the first twenty-five years of Duke University, including the signing of the Duke Endowment Indenture, the creation of various schools and departments, including the Divinity School, Medical Center, and the Woman’s College, and student social life on campus. -
Asiatic Arboretum Pamphlet
Invitations to the 1990 and 1992 Sarah P. Duke Gardens receptions celebrate the dedication of the Kasuga Lantern and the Main Gateway of the Asiatic Arboretum, a venue for Japanese cultural exploration. Durham is a sister city to Toyama, Japan. As President Brodie remarked during the Gardens’ fiftieth anniversary, the Duke Gardens “are the Chapel’s proper complement, for the gardens also speak to the deepest human needs for spiritual regeneration, providing a sanctuary, a refuge from the heat of the day and the turmoil and worries of the world.” -
Groundbreaking Ceremony pamphlet, April 3, 1992
This ceremonial hard hat was worn by President Terry Sanford at the 1992 groundbreaking ceremony for the Sanford Institute of Public Policy. While the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs had existed since 1971, the name change recognized President Sanford’s commitment to public service as a former governor and U.S. senator. During his tenure as Duke President from 1969 to 1985, Sanford was widely credited with transforming Duke into a world-class research institution. The Sanford Institute became the Sanford School of Public Policy in 2009. -
"Hard" hat used by Terry Sanford at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Institute's building
This ceremonial hard hat was worn by President Terry Sanford at the 1992 groundbreaking ceremony for the Sanford Institute of Public Policy. While the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs had existed since 1971, the name change recognized President Sanford’s commitment to public service as a former governor and U.S. senator. During his tenure as Duke President from 1969 to 1985, Sanford was widely credited with transforming Duke into a world-class research institution. The Sanford Institute became the Sanford School of Public Policy in 2009. -
"The Night of 2042 Duke Stars": Robert Lee Townes, Jr.
A celebration called “A Night of Duke Stars” has been held annually to honor staff and faculty service milestones. Along with the celebration, Staff Appreciation Week features many events for employees and their families, including Chapel services and festivals. This poster was part of a series made for Staff Appreciation Week to celebrate long-serving employees. Robert Lee Townes, Jr., a Service Area Manager in the Housekeeping department, was one of many who served Duke University for 25 years. Career Service Awards are still given today. -
Signed 1992 basketball
Signatures of Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Men’s Basketball team cover the entirety of this basketball commemorating their NCAA Championship win in 1992. Duke won its second consecutive national championship after beating Michigan in the final. The Blue Devils' run to the title included Christian Laettner's memorable buzzer-beater against Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Duke's Bobby Hurley was named Most Outstanding Player, while Laettner led the tournament with 115 points. -
Protest poster against the Chronicle Holocaust ad controversy
After The Chronicle published an ad calling for “open debate” on the Holocaust in 1991, Duke’s campus erupted. Holocaust denier Bradley R. Smith created the ad, which ran alongside an editorial explaining The Chronicle's commitment to “supporting the advertiser’s rights.” Outraged students organized a rally to honor the millions lost in the Holocaust and decry The Chronicle’s actions. The rally coincided with the anniversary of Kristallnacht.
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