
Even though the text is protected, we want to create an enclsoure so this lovely publisher's box can be protected, too.Īsian Student Association (Box 3 and Box 5) These two boxes are part of the Asian Student Association papers.

These 69 paintings are beautifully bound in accordion style in a silk binding and traditional clasped-box. He is, however, promoting the conversion and humane treatment of slaves, not their liberation, and he argues that a Christian slave is more docile than a heathen one." The main title and its supplement are in need of enclosures. Cambridge University Press summarizes, "Godwyn insists that black Africans have the same bodily constitution and intellectual faculties as Europeans and that differences between them are not innate, but rather the products of culture and education. The Negro & Indian's Advocate (1685) and Supplement by Morgan Godwyn. Needs an enclosure to keep it in good condition. Gone with the Wind (1936) by Margaret Mitchell. Candidates may come from any part of our collections including Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Archives, Music Library locked stacks, or Lilly Library locked stacks. There is always something in the lab that needs a box.

The staff in the conservation lab make on average 5,000 custom enclosures a year. If you wish your gift to remain anonymous, we will honor that request.Īdopt a Box: Conservator's Choice! With this option, we will choose an item in need of an enclosure and put your name on the electronic bookplate. Please contact the head of the Conservation Services Department with your adoption choice:īeth Doyle, Head of Conservation Services are happy to honor someone special or recognize a special event such as graduation in the electronic bookplate. Adoption ProcessĪ selection of available items is listed below. Adopted items are listed at the bottom of this page. An electronic book plate will be put into the item's catalog record to acknowledge your gift.

Your gift helps to keep these materials available for current and future faculty, scholars and students.īooks, manuscripts, moving images, photographs and University Archives materials are available for adoption.

Louisa Whitman manuscript, during treatment by DukeUnivLibraries, on Flickr The Duke University Libraries Adopt-A-Book Program gives you the opportunity to support the conservation of library materials in need of repair.
