Contextualizing 100 Years at Duke: Constructing the Gothic Wonderland (1925-1950)

very building on Duke’s campus provides a door into Duke’s history. How did this university in a forest become the Duke it is today? Travel back in time with Duke experts to learn about the early days of Duke’s construction, including economic and labor conditions brought upon by the Wall Street crash of 1929, the Great Depression, the U.S. steel movement, and more.
Intro:
Tish Futrell, Director of Academic Engagement for Duke Lifelong Learning
Moderator:
Rebecca Pattillo, Assistant University Archivist
Speakers:
Bob Korstad, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy
Hannah Ontiveros, Ph.D.’21, Lecturer, Binghamton University