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Washington, D.C.

Processed by: Special Collections Staff, 2006 Encoded by: Jennifer King, 2006

Descriptive Summary Duncan, John B. (Bonner) John B. Duncan papers, 1932-1989 MS2055 21 Linear feet In 1952, after twenty-eight years of service in city government, John Bonner Duncan (1910-1994) was appointed recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. He served in this capacity until 1961, at which time President John F. Kennedy appointed him the first African-American commissioner of the District of Columbia. Collection contains photographs, speeches, awards, correspondence, medical records, articles, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and reference files. The material dates from 1932-89, although the bulk of the material dates from 1960-77. The material relates both to Duncan's personal life and to his professional career. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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John B. Duncan papers, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

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Acquisition Information

John Duncan donated this collection to Gelman Library in 1991. Additional materials were donated by Duncan and Duncan's family in 1992, 1993, and 1994.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

In 1952, after twenty-eight years of service in city government, John Bonner Duncan (1910-1994) was appointed recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. He served in this capacity until 1961, at which time President John F. Kennedy appointed him the first African-American commissioner of the District of Columbia. President Lyndon B. Johnson re-appointed him to this position in 1964. As a member of the city's last three-man board of commissioners, in 1967 Duncan advocated for the reinstatement of the city's present mayor-commission system.

In November 1967, Duncan was appointed assistant to the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior for Urban Relations. He retired from the government in 1969 and began a twenty-year career as a consultant in housing development, equal opportunity and public affairs groups.

He was active in nearly eighty civic organizations in the District of Columbia for forty years, including private and public agencies, which supported education, health, recreation, welfare, youth groups, human relations art and sciences. He was a supporter of religious organizations, civil rights groups and numerous service organizations.

John B. Duncan was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1910. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Howard University, and graduated from Terrell Law School in 1938. He was a member of the Maryland Bar and an associate member of the Washington Bar Association. He served as an attorney and senior attorney for several federal agencies. Duncan married Edith West in 1938. They had two children, John Jr. and Joan. After the death of his first wife in 1966, Duncan married B. Delores Berry in 1969. Duncan passed away at his home in Alexandria, Virginia in 1994.

Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs, speeches, awards, correspondence, medical records, articles, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and reference files. The material dates from 1932-89, although the bulk of the material dates from 1960-77. The material relates both to Duncan's personal life and to his professional career. There are many subjects within the reference files that represent topics of interest to Duncan while he was in office. These subjects include: legalized gambling, National Capital Downtown Committee, and minority integration into Boards in D.C. The speeches included in the collection are both speeches given by Duncan and also speeches he attended given by such people as Lyndon B. Johnson, Ralph Bunche, Roy Wilkins, Harle Selassie, A. Philip Randolph, and Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle. The scrapbooks in the collection span sixty years and begin with Duncan's early years in North Carolina and continuing until 1989.

Collection Organization

Organized into nine series: Photographs, Speeches, Correspondence, Honors and awards, Reference files, Personal files, Scrapbooks, Clippings, and Memorabilia.

Subject Terms Individuals Duncan, John B. (Bonner) O'Boyle, Patrick Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald) Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson) Wilkins, Roy Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip) Corporate Entities National Capital Downtown Committee (Washington, D.C.) Topics John B. Duncan papers Equal opportunity in employment District of Columbia. Office of the Recorder of Deeds Gambling Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2055 Series 1 Photographs, 1960-1968 4.5 Linear feet

This series consists of photographs. These images date from 1960-68. These images capture Duncan attending social and business functions, meeting U.S. government and local officials, distributing awards to program honorees and receiving honors for his distinguished service. Images show Duncan meeting and socializing with U.S. presidents, such as Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson. For example, in 1962 Duncan is photographed with President Johnson, s the chief executive congratulates him for winning the Big Brother of the Year award. Photographs of Eartha Kitt, an entertainer, visiting Duncan's office in 1963 and the 1965 Arbor Day Ceremony with Lady Bird Johnson are also in this collection. Protesters were photographed in Duncan's office in 1965 and during the same year, Duncan was photographed at the ceremony to rename the South Capital Street Bridge. Duncan was often photographed with retiring and newly appointed members of various commissioner's boards and is seen awarding "keys to the city" to numerous persons.

1 1 Photograph, Honorable Mention, 1960

1 2 Photograph, Duncan with President Truman and friends, 1961

1 3 Photograph, Swearing in of Peter Ridley, 07/28/1961

1 4 Photograph, Proclamation, Truckers Labor Day Safety Program, 08/29/1961

1 5 Photograph, Duncan and wife, greeting president of Peru, 09/1961

1 6 Photograph, Signing of contract, Helicopter Airways, 09/08/1961

1 7 Photograph, Proclamation, Business Women's Week, 09/27/1961

1 8 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Operation Angel, 09/27/1961

1 9 Photograph, Men in costumes, District Building, 10/09/1961

1 10 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner at Budget Hearing, 10/10/1961

1 11 Photograph, Industrial Safety Conference, 10/12/1961

1 12 Photograph, Department of Highways and Traffic Service Awards, 10/20/1961

1 13 Photograph, Department of Highways and Traffic Service Awards, 10/21/1961

1 14 Photograph, Groundbreaking, Infirmary and Admissions Building, 10/24/1961

1 15 Photograph, Proclamation of Candy Week, Duncan and Tobriner, 10/25/1961

1 16 Photograph, Proclamation, Youth Appreciation Week, 10/25/1961

1 17 Photograph, Presentation to Tobriner of Bangkok Flag and Bowl, 12/15/1961

1 18 Photograph, Groundbreaking of Doctors' Residence, DC General, 01/08/1962

1 19 Photograph, Proclamation, Civil Service Week, 01/15/1962

1 20 Photograph, Printing Week Luncheon, 01/16/1962

1 21 Photograph, Groundbreaking, Eugene Meyer School, 01/22/1962

1 22 Photograph, Duncan, Big Brother Award from Lyndon B. Johnson, 01/24/1962

1 23 Photograph, Proclamation, American History Month, 01/29/1962

1 24 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Award, Medical Society of DC, 02/15/1962

1 25 Photograph, Junior Commissioners, 04/09/1962

1 26 Photograph, Dedication Ceremony, Benning Branch Library, 05/17/1962

1 27 Photograph, Mayor of Somalia Receiving Key to City, 05/23/1962

1 28 Photograph, National Negro Licensed Beverage Association Meeting, 06/1962

1 29 Photograph, Groundbreaking, W. Bruce Evans High School, 06/18/1962

1 30 Photograph, Swearing In, C.A.C. Luncheon, 07/11/1962

1 31 Photograph, Robert Kennedy and Commissioners, 07/24/1962

1 32 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Ribbon Cutting, 07/31/1962

1 33 Photograph, Presentation of Key to Junior Chamber of Commerce, 08/07/1962

1 34 Photograph, Swearing In, Apprenticeship Council, 08/08/1962

1 35 Photograph, Duncan with Fultz Quads, 08/10/1962

1 36 Photograph, Carlton Sickles and John F. Kennedy, 08/15/1962

1 37 Photograph, Duncan Receives Apprenticeship Stamp, 08/31/1962

1 38 Photograph, Presentation, Public Health Advisory Board, 09/25/1962

1 39 Photograph, Duncan and Man at Table, 09/25/1962

1 40 Photograph, Presentation at DC Employees Fund Drive, 09/26/1962

1 41 Photograph, JFK at Swearing in, 09/28/1962

1 42 Photograph, Swearing in of Dr. Grant, 09/28/1962

1 43 Photograph, Oath with Roderick Farrer, Board of Pharmacy, 10/02/1962

1 44 Photograph, Key to City to Mayor of Palermo, 10/03/1962

1 45 Photograph, With William Nelson, DC Apprenticeship Council, 10/05/1962

1 46 Photograph, Credit Union Day, 10/08/1962

1 47 Photograph, Government Unit Kick Off with PM General, 10/12/1962

1 48 Photograph, Oath of Urban Renewal Council, Bertha Weinburg, 10/23/1962

1 49 Photograph, Duncan at Awards ceremony, 10/26/1962

1 50 Photograph, Duncan at League of Women Voter's Day, 10/29/1962

1 51 Photograph, Veteran's Day Proclamation, 11/08/1962

1 52 Photograph, Presentation to Nurses Board, 11/27/1962

1 53 Photograph, Pre-Holiday Party, 12/1962

1 54 Photograph, Bangkok Luncheon, 12/06/1962

1 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Bill of Rights Day, 12/12/1962

1 56 Photograph, Duncan named Son of the Century, 12/13/1962

1 57 Photograph, Shriner's Ball, 12/1962

2 1 Photograph, Meeting, 01/01/1963

2 2 Photograph, Book Award, Mr. Sedgwick, 01/14/1963

2 3 Photograph, Proclamation, Civil Service Week, 01/14/1963

2 4 Photograph, Duncan with boy and woman, 01/14/1963

2 5 Photograph, Duncan with board members, 01/17/1963

2 6 Photograph, Meritorious Public Service Award, 01/21/1963

2 7 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 01/24/1963

2 8 Photograph, Boy Scouts pinning of three commissioners, 01/29/1963

2 9 Photograph, Presenting check from VFW, 02/08/1963

2 10 Photograph, Proclamation for women Marines, 02/12/1963

2 11 Photograph, Meeting on Mental Health, 02/15/1963

2 12 Photograph, American Banking, 02/19/1963

2 13 Photograph, Duncan with group of men, 02/28/1963

2 14 Photograph, Duncan opening World Craft Exhibit, 03/10/1963

2 15 Photograph, Giving key to Nyasaland and Malagasy Republic, 03/18/1963

2 16 Photograph, Speaking to National Health Forum, 03/18/1963

2 17 Photograph, Tobriner giving key to Mayor of Nairobi, Kenya, 03/22/1963

2 18 Photograph, Proclamation, "Doctor's Day", 03/26/1963

2 19 Photograph, Presenting Cherry Blossom License Tags, 03/27/1963

2 20 Photograph, Duncan with unknown man, 04/1963

2 21 Photograph, Junior Commissioners Day, 04/02/1963

2 22 Photograph, Visit by Eartha Kitt, 04/03/1963

2 23 Photograph, Award, Gertrude Clarke Whittall, 04/12/1963

2 24 Photograph, Duncan with two police officers, 04/14/1963

2 25 Photograph, Duncan with group of teens, 04/17/1963

2 26 Photograph, Essay Merit Winner, 05/07/1963

2 27 Photograph, Duncan giving key to Don Romulo O'Farrill, 05/07/1963

2 28 Photograph, Armed Forces Day, 05/13/1963

2 29 Photograph, Swearing In of Group, 05/23/1963

2 30 Photograph, Portrait of Duncan, 05/24/1963

2 31 Photograph, Duncan with Mayor of Zanzibar, 05/24/1963

2 32 Photograph, Speaker at South Carolina State College Convocation, 06/02/1963

2 33 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Cosmetology, 06/04/1963

2 34 Photograph, Duncan at Swearing In, 06/20/1963

2 35 Photograph, Award to Public Welfare Advisory Committee on day care, 06/20/1963

2 36 Photograph, Health Welfare Council Award, 06/25/1963

2 37 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with turbaned man, 06/25/1963

2 38 Photograph, Knights of Pythis Award, 06/26/1963

2 39 Photograph, With two other commissioners at flag presentation, 06/27/1963

2 40 Photograph, With two other commissioners and wives at Gala, 06/27/1963

2 41 Photograph, Award to police, 07/07/1963

2 42 Photograph, Duncan with Commissioners Dike and Tobriner, 07/08/1963

2 43 Photograph, at table with three unidentified men, 07/09/1963

2 44 Photograph, Award, Public Health Advisory Council, 07/15/1963

2 45 Photograph, Presenting key to Dr. Adbul Zahir, Afghanistan, 07/17/1963

2 46 Photograph, Duncan with Mrs. Fraction, 07/18/1963

2 47 Photograph, Man receiving Variety Clubs International Card, 08/1963

2 48 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 08/1963

2 49 Photograph, Georgetown University Forum, 08/06/1963

2 50 Photograph, Presenting gift to foreign man, 08/12/1963

2 51 Photograph, Duncan with man and woman receiving booklet, 08/16/1963

2 52 Photograph, Award to retired member of Hospital Advisory Council, 08/21/1963

2 53 Photograph, New members Council on Daycare, 08/22/1963 ca.

2 54 Photograph, Amy Hunt Presentation, Award, Superior Performance, 08/26/1963

2 55 Photograph, Duncan Presentation, two men, 08/27/1963

2 56 Photograph, Oath of office, Board of Appeals and Review, 08/27/1963

2 57 Photograph, Duncan welcomes Mayor of Genoa, Italy, 08/30/1963

2 58 Photograph, Swearing in new member of Board of Podiatry, 09/06/1963

2 59 Photograph, Award for Superior Performance, 09/09/1963

2 60 Photograph, Proclamation, Credit Union Day, 09/12/1963

2 61 Photograph, Oath of office, Board of Pharmacy, 09/13/1963

2 62 Photograph, Appointed to Electrical Board, 09/17/1963

2 63 Photograph, Retiring Award from Electrical Board, 09/17/1963

2 64 Photograph, Retirement from Pharmacy Board, 09/17/1963

2 65 Photograph, Retirement Award from Board of Pharmacy, 09/23/1963

2 66 Photograph, Reception for Prime Minister of Ireland, 10/1963

2 67 Photograph, New Members, Real Estate Board, 10/01/1963

2 68 Photograph, New Members, Public Welfare Advisory Council, 10/01/1963

2 69 Photograph, Duncan greeting diplomats, JFK and Jackie at station, 10/01/1963

2 70 Photograph, Mini Lowenbrau keg, 10/16/1963

2 71 Photograph, Retiring from Human Relations, Appeals and Review, 10/22/1963

2 72 Photograph, Certificate to Nurses Examining Board, 10/23/1963

2 73 Photograph, Duncan giving out award, 10/24/1963

2 74 Photograph, Duncan with two men, 10/24/1963

2 75 Photograph, Public Library winning award, 10/24/1963

2 76 Photograph, Duncan speaking with two men, 10/25/1963

2 77 Photograph, Duncan with Bavarian Dance Club, 10/26/1963

2 78 Photograph, Human Rights proclamation, 11/14/1963

2 79 Photograph, Meritorious Public Service Award, 11/1963

2 80 Photograph, Certificate of Merit, 12/05/1963

3 1 Photograph, Duncan with Lena Horne and Detective Reed, 1964

3 2 Photograph, Duncan with Anna Steen, DC Civic Association, 01/15/1964

3 3 Photograph, Award, Retired member of Boxing Commission, 01/16/1964

3 4 Photograph, Award, Retired member, Board of Appeals & Review, 01/16/1964

3 5 Photograph, World's Fair Summer Festival Queen, 01/31/1964

3 6 Photograph, Sworn In member of Human Relations Council, 02/03/1964

3 7 Photograph, Oath of Board of Appeals and Review, 02/03/1964

3 8 Photograph, New member, DC Apprenticeship Council, 02/13/1964

3 9 Photograph, Duncan gives key to man with Lyndon B. Johnson, 03/1964

3 10 Photograph, Duncan meeting with unknown man, 03/1964

3 11 Photograph, Duncan with Boy Scout, 03/1964

3 12 Photograph, Swearing in new board member, 03/02/1964

3 13 Photograph, Proclamation, National Symphony Month, 03/02/1964

3 14 Photograph, Unknown man outside ceremony, 03/07/1964

3 15 Photograph, Duncan swearing in Board of Zoning Adjustment, 03/06/1964

3 16 Photograph, Presentation of Cherry Blossom Festival tickets, 03/16/1964

3 17 Photograph, Award, Retired Members, Hospital Advisory Board, 03/23/1964

3 18 Photograph, Award, Retired Members, Board Examiners Veterinary, 03/24/1964

3 19 Photograph, Presentation of Mayor of Hamburg, Germany, 04/03/1964

3 20 Photograph, Junior Commissioners, 04/06/1964

3 21 Photograph, Duncan at Air France inauguration, 04/06/1964

3 22 Photograph, Asian woman and monument, Cherry Blossom, 04/07/1964

3 23 Photograph, Certificate of Award, 06/09/1964

3 24 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with Argentinean Senators, 04/13/1964

3 25 Photograph, Duncan at Coolidge High School, 04/15/1964

3 26 Photograph, Dedication of building, 04/22/1964

3 27 Photograph, Speaking at Department of Highways and Traffic, 04/24/1964

3 28 Photograph, Proclamation, Loyalty Day, 04/30/1964

3 29 Photograph, Give Award, 05/04/1964

3 30 Photograph, Presentation, 05/04/1964

3 31 Photograph, Speech, 05/04/1964

3 32 Photograph, Key to city, 05/06/1964

3 33 Photograph, Clean Air Week, 05/14/1964

3 34 Photograph, Plaque, Stewart Holland, 05/23/1963

3 35 Photograph, Presentation, Award to Mary Chatelain, 06/02/1964

3 36 Photograph, JFK Playground, Robert Kennedy, 06/03/1964

3 37 Photograph, Oath, Committee on Employment of Handicapped, 06/08/1964

3 38 Photograph, Award, Janet Fay, Office of Handicapped, 06/09/1964

3 39 Photograph, Proclamation, Taras Shevchenko Day, 06/24/1964

3 40 Photograph, Duncan and three unknown men, 06/30/1964

3 41 Photograph, Retired and new members of board, 07/01/1964

3 42 Photograph, Retired and new members of Recreation Board, 07/16/1964

3 43 Photograph, Tobriner, Miss USA and Miss Universe, 08/10/1964

3 44 Photograph, Award, Retired member Traffic Board, 08/11/1964

3 45 Photograph, Duncan taking oath of office, 08/11/1964

3 46 Photograph, Duncan at President of DC Transit, Inc.'s house, 08/11/1964

3 47 Photograph, Duncan presents Distinguished Public Service Award, 08/11/1964

3 48 Photograph, Oath, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 08/13/1964

3 49 Photograph, Pan-American World Airways Banquet, 08/14/1964

3 50 Photograph, Agreement signing, Potomac Interceptor System, 08/18/1964

3 51 Photograph, Proclamation from Venezuelans to Tobriner, 08/31/1964

3 52 Photograph, Duncan at opening of USDA Federal Campaign, 09/09/1964

3 53 Photograph, Duncan visit to DC General, 09/14/1964

3 54 Photograph, International Toastmaster and Town Crier, 09/14-18, 1964

3 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Civic Responsibility Week, 09/15/1964

3 56 Photograph, Duncan with Kenyan Minister of Public Works, 09/24/1964

3 57 Photograph, Duncan speaking at meeting, 09/28/1964

3 58 Photograph, Ad Club Kickoff Luncheon, 09/29/1964

3 59 Photograph, Duncan presents gift to unknown man, 09/29/1964

3 60 Photograph, Proclamation, Pharmacy Week, 09/30/1964

3 61 Photograph, 10th Annual One-Fund Drive, 10/01/1964

3 62 Photograph, Receiving check, Nat'l Capital Housing Authority, 10/01/1964

3 63 Photograph, Portrait of Hubert Humphrey, 10/05/1964

3 64 Photograph, Award for Valor, Police and Fire Depts. 10/6, 1964

3 65 Photograph, Proclamation, American Education Week, 10/09/1964

3 66 Photograph, With Lyndon Johnson, giving key to Pres. of Philippines, 10/05/1964

3 67 Photograph, Retired ABC member, 10/12/1964

3 68 Photograph, Swearing In, Human Relations Council, 10/13/1964

3 69 Photograph, Duncan with group of men, 10/22/1964

3 70 Photograph, Duncan meets with women from NACWO, 10/29/1964

3 71 Photograph, Duncan and wife at voting building, 11/03/1964

3 72 Photograph, Proclamation, Human Rights Week, 11/12/1964

3 73 Photograph, Swearing In, Council on Higher Education, 11/16/1964

3 74 Photograph, Proclamation, Alcoholism Information Week, 11/19/1964

3 75 Photograph, NCCJ Board of Trustees Meeting, 11/22-23, 1964

3 76 Photograph, Ceremony at Metropolitan Police #3, 12/03/1964

3 77 Photograph, Award for retired members, Undertaker's Board, 12/07/1964

3 78 Photograph, New members, Undertaker's Board, 12/07/1964

4 1 Photograph, Unknown Party, 1965

4 2 Photograph, St. John's College, Formal Retreat, 1965

4 3 Photograph, Duncan with John Wilson, 01/01/1965

4 4 Photograph, Oath, Commission on Daycare, 01/06/1965

4 5 Photograph, Award, Commission on Daycare, 01/06/1965

4 6 Photograph, Duncan at Annual Meeting, Campfire Girls, 01/11/1965

4 7 Photograph, Duncan with protesters in office, 01/13/1965

4 8 Photograph, Unknown gala, 01/14/1965

4 9 Photograph, Swearing In, Boxing Commissioner, 01/19/1965

4 10 Photograph, Unknown event with Lyndon B. Johnson, 01/20/1965

4 11 Photograph, Key to Gian Carlo Menotti, 01/22/1965

4 12 Photograph, Duncan Speaking at Library dedication, 01/22/1965

4 13 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Accountancy, 01/26/1965

4 14 Photograph, Award, Retired member, Board of Accountancy, 01/26/1965

4 15 Photograph, Negro History Month Display, 02/1965

4 16 Photograph, Unknown Awards display, 02/02/1965

4 17 Photograph, Duncan with Boy Scout, 02/03/1965

4 18 Photograph, Swearing In, ABC Board, 02/03/1965

4 19 Photograph, Award, Retired member of Board, 02/04/1965

4 20 Photograph, Proclamation, American History Month, 02/05/1965

4 21 Photograph, New member, Board of Barber examiner, 02/05/1965

4 22 Photograph, License Plates, 02/15/1965

4 23 Photograph, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 03/22/1965

4 24 Photograph, Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board, 03/23/1965

4 25 Photograph, Duncan giving letter to Campfire Girl, 03/24/1965

4 26 Photograph, Proclamation, Doctor's Day, 03/25/1965

4 27 Photograph, Duncan reading "Guide to Washington for the Handicapped", 04/1965

4 28 Photograph, Junior Commissioners Day, 04/05/1965

4 29 Photograph, Party, "Walnut Hills", 04/14/1965

4 30 Photograph, Board of Trustees of Library, 04/15/1965

4 31 Photograph, Dept. of Corrections, Watergate Auditions, 04/25/1965

4 32 Photograph, Arbor Day, Pershing Square with Lady Bird, 04/30/1965

4 33 Photograph, Petitions Presented byJr. Citizens of 2nd Precinct, 05/03/1965

4 34 Photograph, Merit Award, Board of Public Appeals, 05/04/1965

4 35 Photograph, Oath, Board of Public Appeals, 05/04/1965

4 36 Photograph, Duncan at National Council of Negro Women, 05/06/1965

4 37 Commissioner Duncan presents trophies to winners of Capitol Park Bridge Tournament, 05/10/1965

4 38 Photograph, Appointment, Board of Examiners of Veterinary Medicine, 05/11/1965

4 39 Photograph, Star Spangled Savings Bond Luncheon, 05/11/1965

4 40 Photograph, Oath, Redevelopment Land Agency, 05/12/1965

4 41 Photograph, US Civil War Committee, Award to commissioners, 05/12/1965

4 42 Photograph, Certificate of Recognition, 05/13/1965

4 43 Photograph, Certificate of Recognition to Department of Corrections, 05/13/1965

4 44 Photograph, Proclamation, Traffic Safety Week, 05/17/1965

4 45 Photograph, Proclamation of Home Rule Month, 05/19/1965

4 46 Photograph, Proclamation of Home Rule Month, 05/21/1965

4 47 Photograph, Duncan with Jack Warner (Warner Bros.), 05/25/1965

4 48 Photograph, Commodore Dauureuther receiving award, 06/04/1965

4 49 Photograph, Oath, Board of Optometry, 06/08/1965

4 50 Photograph, Award, Board of Optometry, 06/08/1965

4 51 Photograph, Duncan at DC General Hospital, 06/21/1965

4 52 Photograph, Oath, Committee on Employment of Handicapped, 06/22/1965

4 53 Photograph, Award, Traffic Division, 06/24/1965

4 54 Photograph, Ceremony for WDCA-TV, 06/29/1965

4 55 Photograph, Proclamation, Head Start, 06/30/1965

4 56 Photograph, Opening of Food Stamp Program, 07/02/1965

4 57 Photograph, Proclamation, Washington Week, 07/08/1965

4 58 Photograph, Acceptance to Board, PWAC, 07/15/1965

4 59 Photograph, Award, Children's' Theater Recreation Dept., 07/15/1965

4 60 Photograph, Lyndon B. Johnson with Libby Koontz, 08/1965

4 61 Photograph, Unknown Presentation with Duncan, 08/16/1965

4 62 Photograph, Resolution of PKU, 08/17/1965

4 63 Photograph, Unreadable event, written on back, 08/20/1965

4 64 Photograph, Oath, ABC Board, 08/20/1965

4 65 Photograph, Oath, New ABC Board member, 08/25/1965

4 66 Photograph, Duncan with new Board member, P.W.A.B. Certificate, 08/25/1965

4 67 Photograph, Oath, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 08/26/1965

4 68 Photograph, Duncan at unidentified presentation, 08/27/1965

4 69 Photograph, Duncan presenting certificate to unknown man, 08/30/1965

4 70 Photograph, Duncan receiving check, Apprentice Council, 08/31/1965

5 1 Photograph, Duncan receiving honorary award, 09/01/1965

5 2 Photograph, Duncan at Moral Rearmament Group, 09/03/1965

5 3 Photograph, Proclamation, World Law Day, 09/08/1965

5 4 Photograph, Award, Judge Bryant, 09/09/1965

5 5 Photograph, Duncan with Town Crier from England, 09/13/1965

5 6 Photograph, Duncan addressing Dept. of Health and officials, 09/16/1965

5 7 Photograph, Duncan at News Conference re: Training Program, 09/17/1965

5 8 Photograph, Dorothy Goldberg Day at State Department, 09/17/1965

5 9 Photograph, Oath, Citizen Zoning Advisory Board, 09/20/1965

5 10 Photograph, UGF Program, 09/21/1965

5 11 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner at P.T.A. Proclamation, 09/21/1965

5 12 Photograph, Proclamation, Denmark Week, 09/23/1965

5 13 Photograph, Proclamation, Volunteer Week, 09/28/1965

5 14 Photograph, Fire Prevention Week, 10/1965

5 15 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, flag sent to Vietnam, 10/08/1965

5 16 Photograph, Proclamation, Civic Responsibility Week, 10/12/1965

5 17 Photograph, United Givers Fund Campaign, 10/13/1965

5 18 Photograph, Farewell to Lt. Cols. Adams and Wilson, 10/15/1965

5 19 Photograph, Presentation of Sunshine Bus, 10/15/1965

5 20 Photograph, Renaming of South Capital Street Bridge, 10/18/1965

5 21 Photograph, Oath, Real Estate Commission, 10/21/1965

5 22 Photograph, Award, Real Estate Commission, 10/21/1965

5 23 Photograph, Award, Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation, 10/28/1965

5 24 Photograph, Young Women's League, 11/1965

5 25 Photograph, Duncan at Garden of Patriots, 11/03/1965

5 26 Photograph, Swearing In, CPURAC, 11/10/1965

5 27 Photograph, Dedication of SW Health Center, 11/22/1965

5 28 Photograph, Dinner, Comm. of Employment of Handicapped, 11/22/1965

5 29 Photograph, Duncan with Donald Brewer, Dept. Public Welfare, 11/23/1965

5 30 Photograph, Gift given to unknown woman, 11/23/1965

5 31 Photograph, Proclamation, Alcoholism Information Week, 12/01/1965

5 32 Photograph, Duncan with unknown men, 12/06/1965

5 33 Photograph, Acceptance to Apprenticeship Council, 12/18/1965

5 34 Photograph, Oath, Council on Daycare, 12/18/1965

5 35 Photograph, Ribbon-cutting at Hine Jr. High, 12/23/1965

5 36 Photograph, Metropolitan Police Boys Serenade, 12/25/1965

5 37 Photograph, Award, Council on Human Relations, 12/27/1965

6 1 Unknown Party, 1966

6 2 With James Washington and James Nabrit, 1966

6 3 Duncan with FENDP Neighborhood Workers, 1966

6 4 Duncan at UNID swearing in, 1966

6 5 Unknown Party, 1966

6 6 Public Welfare Advisory Council, 01/18/1966

6 7 Acceptance of Undertakers Board, 01/18/1966

6 8 Award, Undertakers Board, 01/18/1966

6 9 Budget News Conference, 01/24/1966

6 10 Rep. of Boston giving silver and hats, 02/02/1966

6 11 Boy Scout week- pinning commissioner Duncan, 02/04/1966

6 12 Oath, Council on Vocational Rehabilitation, 02/17/1966

6 13 Proclamation, Foster Homes, 03/1966

6 14 Luncheon, Morris Cafritz Hospital, 03/09/1966

6 15 Retirement from Appeals and Review Board, 05/1966

6 16 Oath, Board of Appeals and Review, 05/1966

6 17 Dinner, 05/1966

6 18 Public Health Advisory Council, 05/09/1966

6 19 Swearing In, Public Health Advisory Council, 05/09/1966

6 20 Savings Bond Drive, 05/18/1966

6 21 Duncan, Tobriner and Mayor of Germany, 05/19/1966

6 22 Proclamation, Youth Opportunity Night, 05/24/1966

6 23 Appointment, Public Welfare Advisory Board, 05/24/1966

6 24 Duncan and Governor Tamrant, 06/17/1966

6 25 Duncan, Tobriner, Foreign Min. of Togo, 07/06/1966

6 26 Visiting Children's Convalescent Hospital, 07/06/1966

6 27 Swearing In, Recreation Board, 07/20/1966

6 28 Award, Retirement from Recreation Board, 07/20/1966

6 29 Award, retirement from Public Welfare Advisory Council, 07/20/1966

6 30 Swearing In, Public welfare Advisory Council, 07/20/1966

6 31 Swearing In, Board of Pharmacy, 07/20/1966

6 32 Award, Retirement, 07/20/1966

6 33 Big Brothers Picnic, 07/23/1966

6 34 Oath, Advisory Council on Fire Prevention, 08/09/1966

6 35 Oath, Board of Appeals and Review, 08/09/1966

6 36 Swearing In, Board of Cosmetology, 08/17/1966

6 37 retirement, Board of Cosmetology, 08/17/1966

6 38 Emergency Family Shelter, 08/24/1966

6 39 100th Anniversary of Howard University, 09/16/1966

6 40 Gift to Government of Somalia, 09/23/1966

6 41 Award, Retirement from Real Estate Commission, 10/04/1966

6 42 Swearing In, Real Estate Commission, 10/04/1966

6 43 Proclamation, Civic Responsibility Week, 10/11/1966

6 44 Proclamation, Tire Safety Week, 10/11/1966

6 45 Proclamation, Patriotic Education Week, 10/11/1966

6 46 Duncan with Matsuda and Ferrer, 10/13/1966

6 47 New member, Public Welfare Council, 10/14/1966

6 48 Proclamation, Business Women's Week, 10/17/1966

6 49 Queens of National Flower Week, 10/19/1966

6 50 14th Annual DC Award, 10/21/1966

6 51 Award, Board of Podiatry, 10/24/1966

6 52 Swearing In, Board of Podiatry, 10/24/1966

6 53 New member, Board of Podiatry, 10/24/1966

6 54 Vocational Guidance Week, 10/27/1966

6 55 Dedication F Street Plaza, 11/01/1966

6 56 Interdenominational Church Ushers Assn, 11/01/1966

6 57 Diabetes Detection Week, 11/02/1966

6 58 League of Women Voters Week, 11/14/1966

6 59 Signing the transit compact, 11/22/1966

6 60 Award, DC driver for driver ed participation, 12/06/1966

7 1 Photograph, Minimum Wage and Ind. Safety Board, 01/17/1967

7 2 Photograph, Washington Bible Society presentation, 01/17/1967

7 3 Photograph, Award, Retirement from Board of Library Trustees, 01/30/1967

7 4 Photograph, Award, Retirement from Board of Dental Examiners, 01/30/1967

7 5 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Dental Examiners, 01/30/1967

7 6 Photograph, Proclamation, Children's Dental Health Week, 01/30/1967

7 7 Photograph, Commission on Status of Women, 02/13/1967

7 8 Photograph, Proclamation, Negro History Week, 02/09/1967

7 9 Photograph, Duncan with Mrs. Edward Boehm, 02/27/1967

7 10 Photograph, Community Renewal Program Presentation, 03/14/1967

7 11 Photograph, Award, Retirement from Board of Library Trustees, 04/14/1967

7 12 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Library Trustees, 04/14/1967

7 13 Photograph, Award, Retirement, Phys. Therapists Examining Board, 04/14/1967

7 14 Photograph, Swearing In, Phys. Therapists Exam. Board, 04/14/1967

7 15 Photograph, Award, Retirement from Board of Optometry, 04/14/1967

7 16 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Optometry, 04/14/1967

7 17 Photograph, Board of Cosmetology, 04/14/1967

7 18 Photograph, Swearing In, Board of Examiners in Vet. Medicine, 04/14/1967

7 19 Photograph, Duncan with Drew Elementary School, 04/25/1967

7 20 Photograph, Schuyler Lowe retirement party, 05/1967

7 21 Photograph, Child Care Day Proclamation, 05/01/1967

7 22 Photograph, Proclamation, Cerebral Palsy Month, 05/02/1967

7 23 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, front District Building, 05/03/1967

7 24 Photograph, Public Health Advisory Council, 05/15/1967

7 25 Photograph, Award, Public Health Advisory Council, 05/15/1967

7 26 Photograph, Appointment, Board of Accountancy, 05/17/1967

7 27 Photograph, Duncan, Tobriner and Mathe, 05/19/1967

7 28 Photograph, Duncan and Thailand Governors, 05/26/1967

7 29 Photograph, Dedication of four pools, 06/07/1967

7 30 Photograph, Award, Citizen Traffic Board, 06/20/1967

7 31 Photograph, New member, Citizen Traffic Board, 06/20/1967

7 32 Photograph, Council for Youth, 06/22/1967

7 33 Photograph, Duncan with Russian Women, 06/29/1967

7 34 Photograph, Col. Reynolds' Departure, 07/07/1967

7 35 Photograph, Duncan's Asst., William Van Dyke, 07/11/1967

7 36 Photograph, Appointment to Board of Optometry, 07/12/1967

7 37 Photograph, Award to Dr. Paul Hoffman, 07/12/1967

7 38 Photograph, Safety Award to Duncan, 07/17/1967

7 39 Photograph, Swearing In, 07/21/1967

7 40 Photograph, Meeting, 07/26/1967

7 41 Photograph, Duncan with Walter Washington, John Conyers, 09/1967

7 42 Photograph, Award, Amy Hunt and Duncan [1968?], 09/20/1967

7 43 Photograph, Proclamation, Natl Employ. of Handicapped Week, 09/28/1967

7 44 Photograph, Proclamation, Fire Prevention Week, 10/1967

7 45 Photograph, Georgetown Historic District, 10/07/1967

8 1 Photograph, Duncan receiving award at USO, 1968 ca.

8 2 Photograph, New member, ABC Board, 03/04/1968

8 3 Photograph, Bob McConnell's Farewell Party, 02/1969

8 4 Photograph, Self-Esteem Program, 1989

8 5 Photograph, Dinner with men, one in African dress,, undated

8 6 Photograph, Certificate, United Givers' Fund, undated

8 7 Photograph, Duncan and JFK shaking hands with boy, undated

8 8 Photograph, Duncan at Hotel La Concha, Puerto Rico, undated

8 9 Photograph, Women on donkey, undated

8 10 Photograph, Sorority Presenting Scroll to Duncan, undated

8 11 Photograph, Duncan with girls' class and nuns, undated

8 12 Photograph, School Portrait of Boy, undated

8 13 Photograph, Duncan with man, undated

8 14 Photograph, Duncan at Gala at Sheraton-Park Hotel, undated

8 15 Photograph, Duncan with three other men, undated

8 16 Photograph, Lena B. Duncan with Libby Koontz, undated

8 17 Photograph, Duncan with Ambassadors from Mali, undated

8 18 Photograph, Photo trick, same man at 5 places, undated

8 19 Photograph, Duncan speaking at Willard, undated

8 20 Photograph, Duncan speaking at Board of Trading Meeting, undated

8 21 Photograph, Duncan with two men at table, undated

8 22 Photograph, Autographed, Duncan with E. Dinga, undated

8 23 Photograph, Duncan in group with Johnny Carson at Gala, undated

8 24 Photograph, Duncan at Gala, undated

8 25 Photograph, Duncan shaking hands with man at Gala, undated

8 26 Photograph, Abandoned Cars, undated

8 27 Photograph, Retiring Board Members, undated

8 28 Photograph, Fire Prevention Week, undated

8 29 Photograph, With Hubert Humphrey, undated

8 30 Photograph, Cafritz Hospital, undated

8 31 Photograph, Duncan next to speaker, undated

8 32 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner, Key to Kirk Douglas and other man, undated

8 33 Photograph, Contact sheets of party, undated

8 34 Photograph, Duncan receiving award from Baptist Conference, undated

8 35 Photograph, Duncan with woman and man, undated

8 36 Photograph, Duncan shaking hands with man, undated

8 37 Photograph, Unidentified Party, undated

8 38 Photograph, Unidentified Presentation, undated

8 39 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with two unidentified men, undated

8 40 Photograph, Duncan and two women at party, undated

8 41 Photograph, Duncan, two men and clergyman, undated

8 42 Photograph, Duncan at Mayflower Hotel with Lyndon B. Johnson, undated

8 43 Photograph, Meeting with Lyndon B. Johnson, undated

8 44 Photograph, Duncan at unidentified party, undated

8 45 Photograph, Unidentified event, undated

8 46 Photograph, Unidentified meeting, undated

8 47 Photograph, Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial, undated

8 48 Photograph, Crowning Queen, undated

8 49 Photograph, Duncan receiving award at Sheraton, undated

8 50 Photograph, Duncan with woman in African dress and man, undated

8 51 Photograph, Outdoor Picnic, undated

8 52 Photograph, Graduation Ceremony, undated

8 53 Photograph, Duncan and wife at party, undated

8 54 Photograph, View from 2nd floor Brackett Hall, Potomac River, undated

8 55 Photograph, Duncan with group, undated

8 56 Photograph, With Commissioners, undated

8 57 Photograph, Duncan and group with Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson, undated

8 58 Photograph, Duncan at Livingstone College ceremony, undated

8 59 Photograph, Duncan with group of men touring milk plant, undated

8 60 Photograph, Duncan, Tobriner and two others sipping tea, undated

8 61 Photograph, Duncan and Miss Fire Prevention, undated

8 62 Photograph, Duncan at unidentified dinner, undated

8 63 Photograph, Duncan with two women, undated

8 64 Photograph, Duncan speaking at Mayflower Hotel, undated

8 65 Photograph, Duncan with Bitwoded Ras, Andargachew Mesaye, undated

8 66 Photograph, Bus keys given to junior Village, undated

8 67 Photograph, Duncan with four men, undated

8 68 Photograph, Duncan, Tobriner giving award to Robert Martin, undated

8 69 Photograph, Duncan giving key to city to man, undated

8 70 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner watching speaker, undated

8 71 Photograph, Duncan, Tobriner with three men, undated

8 72 Photograph, Group at airport with President of Sudan, undated

8 73 Photograph, Duncan and wife with couple at party, undated

8 74 Photograph, Duncan and wife with three others at party, undated

8 75 Photograph, Meeting, undated

8 76 Photograph, Duncan with three unidentified men and boy, undated

8 77 Photograph, Proclamation of Appreciation, Robert Byrd, undated

8 78 Photograph, Duncan receiving plaque from group, undated

8 79 Photograph, Group, Of meeting, undated

8 80 Photograph, Award, Glendale Hospital, Train Wreck Work, undated

8 81 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with unidentified man and woman in African dress, undated

8 82 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner give key, undated

8 83 Photograph, World Health Day, Smallpox Vaccine Drive, undated

8 84 Photograph, Unknown Dinner, undated

8 85 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner with unknown man with booklet, undated

8 86 Photograph, Duncan and Gershon Fishbein, undated

8 87 Photograph, Proclamation, Volunteer Week, undated

8 88 Photograph, Certificate of Outstanding Performance, undated

8 89 Photograph, Duncan speaking at meeting, undated

8 90 Photograph, Hubert Humphrey speaking at Civil Air Patrol, undated

9 1 Photograph, Duncan and Boy Scout, undated

9 2 Photograph, Duncan with unknown man, undated

9 3 Photograph, Duncan Receiving Items from Men, undated

9 4 Photograph, Duncan and wife at party, undated

9 5 Photograph, Duncan speaking at outdoor event, undated

9 6 Photograph, Duncan at dinner at Marriott Motor Hotel, undated

9 7 Photograph, Secretary at desk, undated

9 8 Photograph, Duncan at Continuous Monitoring Station, undated

9 9 Photograph, Duncan Giving DC and US Flags to men, undated

9 10 Photograph, Duncan with three unidentified men, undated

9 11 Photograph, Certificate of Merit to David Sawyer, undated

9 12 Photograph, Giving Key to City to Unidentified Men, undated

9 13 Photograph, Duncan and Tobriner at unknown press conference, undated

9 14 Photograph, Duncan with unknown people, undated

9 15 Photograph, Arrival of President of Sudan at airport, undated

9 16 Photograph, Duncan speaking at unknown event, undated

9 17 Photograph, Duncan with retiring board members, undated

9 18 Photograph, Duncan speaking at The Mayflower, undated

9 19 Photograph, Welcoming NIAA Eastern USA Conference to DC, undated

9 20 Photograph, Retiring from Urban Renewal, undated

9 21 Photograph, Duncan receives certificate, undated

9 22 Photograph, Duncan with group and Rosa Parks, undated

9 23 Photograph, Two Men Playing Tennis, undated

9 24 Photograph, Giving Key to Military, undated

9 25 Photograph, Duncan Shaking Hands with JFK, undated

9 26 Photograph, Duncan Shaking Hands with JFK, undated

9 27 Photograph, At Meeting with Projector, undated

9 28 Photograph, Duncan with two men and two women, undated

9 29 Photograph, Duncan in tuxedo with two men, undated

9 30 Photograph, Duncan with two unknown men, undated

9 31 Photograph, Duncan with Santa and woman, undated

9 32 Photograph, Duncan with two unknown men, undated

9 33 Photograph, Duncan with group of men, undated

9 34 Photograph, Duncan Taking Oath, undated

9 35 Photograph, Duncan at The Willard, undated

9 36 Photograph, Duncan greeting unidentified man, undated

9 37 Photograph, Duncan giving something to unidentified woman, undated

9 38 Photograph, Duncan at The Mayflower, undated

9 39 Photograph, Duncan Giving Certificate, undated

9 40 Photograph, Greetings, U.F.W. Ladies' Auxiliary, undated

9 41 Photograph, Duncan with people, bronze bust in background, undated

9 42 Photograph, Duncan with people receiving oath, undated

9 43 Photograph, Duncan Receiving Pen from LBJ, undated

9 44 Photograph, Autographed, Hubert Humphrey, undated

9 45 Photograph, Autographed, LBJ and Duncan, undated

9 46 Photograph, 10th Anniversary, Museum of African Art, undated

9 47 Photograph, Duncan, JFK and Boy, undated

9 48 Photograph, Duncan at White House with JFK, undated

MS2055 Series 2 Speeches, 1953-1978 3.5 Linear feet

This series contains speeches delivered by Duncan from 1953-78. Duncan's addresses and statements document his professional career from his appointments as recorder of deeds through his retirement. Note cards used by Duncan to deliver the speeches are included with many of the texts.

10 1 Speech, 03/22/1953

10 2 Speech, 06/02/1954

10 3 Speech, 12/12/1954

10 4 Speech, 05/16/1955

10 5 Speech, 1959 ca.

10 6 Speech, 01/25/1960

10 7 Speech, 02/20/1961

10 8 Speech, 03/07/1961

10 9 Speech, 04/09/1961

10 10 Speech, 05/20/1961

10 11 Speech, 06/28/1961

10 12 Speech, 07/09/1961

10 13 Speech, 07/24/1961

10 14 Speech, 08/10/1961

10 15 Speech, 08/13/1961

10 16 Speech, 08/17/1961

10 17 Speech, 08/30/1961

10 18 Speech, 09/02/1961

10 19 Speech, 10/09/1961

10 20 Speech, 10/17/1961

10 21 Speech, 10/20/1961

10 22 Empty File, undated

10 23 Speech, 10/24/1961

10 24 Speech, 10/24/1961

10 25 Speech, 11/07/1961

10 26 Speech, 11/20/1961

10 27 Speech, 11/21/1961

10 28 Speech, 11/30/1961

10 29 Speech, 11/30/1961

10 30 Speech, 12/05/1961

10 31 Speech, 12/11/1961

10 32 Speech, 12/11/1961

11 1 Speech, 01/01/1962

11 2 Speech, 01/15/1962

11 3 Speech, 01/15/1962

11 4 Speech, 01/22/1962

11 5 Speech, 01/23/1962

11 6 Speech, 01/24/1962

11 7 Speech, 01/28/1962

11 8 Speech, 02/03/1962

11 9 Speech, 02/10/1962

11 10 Speech, 02/11/1962

11 11 Speech, 02/15/1962

11 12 Speech, 02/16/1962

11 13 Speech, 02/18/1962

11 14 Speech, 02/21/1962

11 15 Speech, 02/25/1962

11 16 Speech, 02/26/1962

11 17 Speech, 02/27/1962

11 18 Speech, 03/05/1962

11 19 Speech, 03/18/1962

11 20 Speech, 04/04/1962

11 21 Speech, 04/11/1962

11 22 Speech, 04/26/1962

11 23 Speech, 05/04/1962

11 24 Speech, 05/09/1962

11 25 Speech, 05/09/1962

11 26 Speech, 05/10/1962

11 27 Speech, 05/17/1962

11 28 Speech, 05/23/1962

11 29 Speech, 06/06/1962

11 30 Speech, 06/12/1962

11 31 Speech, 06/13/1962

11 32 Speech, 06/14/1962

11 33 Speech, 06/24/1962

11 34 Speech, 06/25/1962

12 1 Speech, 07/04/1962

12 2 Speech, 07/18/1962

12 3 Speech, 07/20/1962

12 4 Speech, 07/30/1962

12 5 Speech, 07/31/1962

12 6 Speech, 09/06/1962

12 7 Speech, 10/01/1962

12 8 Speech, 10/04/1962

12 9 Speech, 10/09/1962

12 10 Speech, 10/19/1962

12 11 Speech, 10/21/1962

12 12 Speech, 10/26/1962

12 13 Speech, 11/14/1962

12 14 Speech, 11/15/1962

12 15 Speech, 11/27/1962

12 16 Speech, 12/20/1962

12 17 Speech, 01/17/1963

12 18 Speech, 01/27/1963

12 19 Speech, 01/30/1963

12 20 Speech, 02/18/1963

12 21 Speech, 02/25/1963

12 22 Speech, 02/27/1963

12 23 Speech, 03/26/1963

12 24 Speech, 04/02/1963

12 25 Speech, 04/11/1963

12 26 Speech, 04/19/1963

12 27 Speech, 04/22/1963

12 28 Speech, 04/30/1963

12 29 Speech, 05/08/1963

12 30 Speech, 06/02/1963

12 31 Speech, 06/13/1963

12 32 Speech, 06/17/1963

12 33 Speech, 07/12/1963

12 34 Speech, 07/13/1963

12 35 Speech, 07/17/1963

13 1 Speech, 08/07/1963

13 2 Speech, 08/26/1963

13 3 Speech, 09/10/1963

13 4 Speech, 09/18/1963

13 5 Speech, 10/07/1963

13 6 Speech, 10/08/1963

13 7 Speech, 10/16/1963

13 8 Speech, 11/20/1963

13 9 Speech, 11/20/1963

13 10 Speech, 12/06/1963

13 11 Speech, 12/31/1963

13 12 Speech, 01/23/1964

13 13 Speech, 02/08/1964

13 14 Speech, 03/07/1964

13 15 Speech, 04/04/1964

13 16 Speech, 04/07/1964

13 17 Speech, 04/13/1964

13 18 Speech, 04/14/1964

13 19 Speech, 04/19/1964

13 20 Speech, 04/22/1964

13 21 Speech, 04/29/1964

13 22 Speech, 05/08/1964

13 23 Speech, 05/08/1964

13 24 Speech, 05/22/1964

13 25 Speech, 06/03/1964

13 26 Speech, 06/10/1964

13 27 Speech, 06/29/1964

13 28 Speech, 06/30/1964

13 29 Speech, 07/04/1964

13 30 Speech, 08/10/1964

13 31 Speech, 09/09/1964-09/11/1964

13 32 Speech, 09/09/1964

13 33 Speech, 09/15/1964

13 34 Speech, 09/17/1964

13 35 Speech, 09/26/1964

13 36 Speech, 09/26/1964

13 37 Speech, 09/28/1964

14 1 Speech, 10/10/1964

14 2 Speech, 10/14/1964

14 3 Speech, 10/23/1964

14 4 Speech, 10/29/1964

14 5 Speech, 11/03/1964

14 6 Speech, 01/22/1965

14 7 Speech, 02/02/1965

14 8 Speech, 04/27/1965

14 9 Speech, 05/04/1965

14 10 Speech, 05/08/1965

14 11 Speech, 05/13/1965

14 12 Speech, 05/17/1965

14 13 Speech, 05/24/1965

14 14 Speech, 06/02/1965

14 15 Speech, 06/17/1965

14 16 Speech, 06/25/1965

14 17 Speech, 06/30/1965

14 18 Speech, 07/01/1965

14 19 Speech, 08/19/1965

14 20 Speech, 09/14/1965

14 21 Speech, 09/21/1965

14 22 Speech, 09/27/1965

14 23 Speech, 10/21/1965

14 24 Speech, 11/12/1965

14 25 Speech, 11/17/1965

14 26 Speech, 11/21/1965

14 27 Speech, 01/17/1966

14 28 Speech, 02/15/1966

14 29 Speech, 02/27/1966

14 30 Speech, 03/04/1966

14 31 Speech, 03/09/1966

14 32 Speech, 03/24/1966

14 33 Speech, 04/04/1966

14 34 Speech, 04/04/1966

14 35 Speech, 04/24/1966

15 1 Speech, 05/03/1966

15 2 Speech, 05/10/1966

15 3 Speech, 05/11/1966

15 4 Speech, 05/23/1966

15 5 Speech, 05/25/1966

15 6 Speech, 05/25/1966

15 7 Speech, 06/02/1966

15 8 Speech, 07/21/1966

15 9 Speech, 07/22/1966

15 10 Speech, 08/19/1966

15 11 Speech, 09/23/1966

15 12 Speech, 09/29/1966

15 13 Speech, 10/07/1966

15 14 Speech, 10/19/1966

15 15 Speech, 10/19/1966

15 16 Speech, 10/28/1966

15 17 Speech, 11/10/1966

15 18 Speech, 11/10/1966

15 19 Speech, 12/15/1966

15 20 Speech, 01/12/1967

15 21 Speech, 01/13/1967

15 22 Speech, 01/19/1967

15 23 Speech, 01/24/1967

15 24 Speech, 02/14/1967

15 25 Speech, 02/23/1967

15 26 Speech, 03/03/1967

15 27 Speech, 03/22/1967

15 28 Speech, 03/23/1967

15 29 Speech, 04/12/1967

16 1 Speech, 05/02/1967

16 2 Speech, 05/05/1967

16 3 Speech, 05/18/1967

16 4 Speech, 05/19/1967

16 5 Speech, 05/22/1967

16 6 Speech, 05/29/1967

16 7 Speech, 06/05/1967

16 8 Speech, 06/13/1967

16 9 Speech, 06/19/1967

16 10 Speech, 06/30/1967

16 11 Speech, 07/12/1967

16 12 Speech, 07/17/1967

16 13 Speech, 06/11/1968

16 14 Speech, 06/19/1968

16 15 Speech, 09/07/1972

16 16 Speech, 01/24/1973

16 17 Speech, 01/27/1974

16 18 Speech, 03/14/1976

16 19 Speech, 01/27/1978

16 20 Speech, Program of Teaching Career Month [04/05/?], undated

16 21 Speech, Rally of United Democrats for Johnson [04/12/?], undated

16 22 Speech, LaFayette Square USO [07/01/?], undated

16 23 Speech, International Printing Pressman's Union Convention, [09/28/?], undated

16 24 Speech, Notes on Samuel Peal, undated

16 25 Speech, 4th Congressional District Association, undated

16 26 Speech, Invocation, undated

16 27 Speech, Catholic University, undated

16 28 Speech, Outline of Speech, undated

16 29 Speech, Dedication of Washington, D.C. Continuous Air Monitoring Station, undated

16 30 Speech, Imhotep National Conference, undated

16 31 Speech, Twelfth Annual Meeting of the D.C. Public Health Association, undated

16 32 Speech, undated

16 33 Speech, Ford Foundation Grant to UPO, undated

16 34 Speech, Louisville District Conference, undated

16 35 Speech, Statement, undated

16 36 Speech, undated

16 37 Speech, Youth Conference at Livingstone College, undated

16 38 Speech, Notes, undated

16 39 Speech, Questions for Durham, North Carolina Conference, undated

MS2055 Series 3 Correspondence, 1960-1982 1 Linear feet

This series contains correspondence dated from 1960-82. This correspondence is from Duncan's tenure as recorder of deeds and DC Commissioner. Requests for speeches, letters regarding various social councils, thank you notes to and from Duncan, as well as character references may be reviewed.

17 1 Correspondence, 1960

17 2 Correspondence, 03/1961-05/1961

17 3 Correspondence, 07/1961-12/1961

17 4 Correspondence, 01/1962-02/1962

17 5 Correspondence, 03/1962-05/1962

17 6 Correspondence, 06/1962-08/1962

17 7 Correspondence, 09/1962-12/1962

17 8 Correspondence, 01/1963-03/1963

17 9 Correspondence, 04/06/1963

17 10 Correspondence, 07/1963-09/1963

17 11 Correspondence, 10/1963-12/1963

17 12 Correspondence, 01/1964-05/1964

17 13 Correspondence, 06/1964-12/1964

17 14 Correspondence, 01/1965-04/1965

17 15 Correspondence, 05/1965-12/1965

18 1 Correspondence, 01/1966-12/1966

18 2 Correspondence, 01/1967-12/1967

18 3 Correspondence, 01/1968-03/1968

18 4 Correspondence, 04/1968-08/1968

18 5 Correspondence, 09/1968-12/1968

18 6 Correspondence, 1969

18 7 Correspondence, 1977

18 8 Correspondence, 1978

18 9 Correspondence, 1982

18 10 Correspondence, undated

MS2055 Series 4 Honors and awards, 1961-1989 0.5 Linear feet

This series consists of certificates and programs for awards Duncan received to honor his support of various private organizations. These materials date from 1961-89.

19 1 Honors and Awards, Program, The Brotherhood Dinner, 1961

19 2 Honors and Awards, Ticket, Big Brothers Testimonial Dinner, 1962

19 3 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Honorary Membership, G.U.O. of O., America, 1962

19 4 Honors and Awards, Program, Sons and Daughters Day Foundation Luncheon, 1962

19 5 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Award, Member of the Celebrity Softball Team, 1963

19 6 Honors and Awards, Livingstone College Memento to Gift In Auditorium, 1963

19 7 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Appreciation, DC Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1973

19 8 Honors and Awards, Citation, Self-Determination for DC Coalition, 1973

19 9 Honors and Awards, Commendation from Gerald Ford, 1974

19 10 Honors and Awards, Resolution, Appreciation to Members of the D.C. Inaugural Committee, 1975

19 11 Honors and Awards, Booklet, Golden Anniversary of DePriest Fifteen (1933 to 1983), 1983

19 12 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Appreciation, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1984

19 13 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Appreciation, Democratic Presidential Trust, 1984

19 14 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Recognition, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, 1984

19 15 Honors and Awards, Recognition, Southern Poverty Law Center, 1984

19 16 Honors and Awards, Resolution, Honorary Trustee of The George Washington University Board, 1985

19 17 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Award, W.A.L. Youth Affairs Committee, 1987

19 18 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Appreciation, Watergate at Landmark Condominium Unit Owners Assoc., 1987

19 19 Honors and Awards, GW Report school paper on Duncan receiving his honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service, 1988

19 20 Honors and Awards, Certificate of Participation, The 2nd Annual Self-Esteem Program, 1989

19 21 Honors and Awards, Business Leaders Rally, Red Feather Award,, undated

MS2055 Series 5 Reference files, 1954-1989 2 Linear feet

This series contains biographies, invitations, programs, brochures papers, reports, speeches, travel authorizations, and directories. This material is dated from 1954-89. The subject files contain biographies for seven D.C. officials including James Elliott Coates, Norman Holly, and Philip Shandler. There are also files with information about the Washington D.C. government such as a constitution, chart of government offices, and papers on the Joint Committee on the National Capital and advisory panel to the President's special task force. Invitations and programs from a variety of events. Legalized gambling reports, mental health brochures, NAACP reports, the National Capital Downtown Committee papers, Negro solidarity reports, and the President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue papers are included in the reference files. The largest section of this series is speeches delivered by other individuals and retained by Duncan for inspiration and reference. Other material contained in this series include U.S. House and Senate telephone directories, travel authorization papers, a USO survey, Washington Urban League material and information on the Work Release Plan and Youth Opportunity Campaign.

20 1 Reference Files, Biographies, DC Notables, undated

20 2 Reference Files, Democratic Speech Kit for the Accomplishments of the Congress and the Executive Branch, 1961

20 3 Reference Files, Department of Occupations & Professions, undated

20 4 Reference Files, DC Government, Constitution of the "District of Columbia Federation of Civic Associations, Incorporated", 1954

20 5 Reference Files, DC Government, Flow Chart of positions in the government, 1960

20 6 Reference Files, DC Government, The Budget of the District of Columbia, 1964

20 7 Reference Files, DC Government, Booklet on the Government of DC, 1966

20 8 Reference Files, DC Government, Joint Committee on the National Capital, 1967

20 9 Reference Files, DC Government, Advisory Panel to President's Special Task Force, 1967-1968

20 10 Reference Files, DC Government, Timeline for the Transition from Three Commissioner Government to Appointed Commissioner/Council Government, 1974-ca.

20 11 Reference Files, Editorial from WTOP radio station, 1963-1965

20 12 Reference Files, Employment, Report, 1960

20 13 Reference Files, Employment Forms for two unrelated people, 1961

20 14 Reference Files, Fire Prevention Code Booklet, 1965

20 15 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, Testimonial Banquet, A.M.E. Church, 1974

20 16 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, Inaugural Events, 1975

20 17 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, Dinner at the National Zoo and Regents' Dinner, 1982

20 18 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, National Geographic Society Dinner, 1990

20 19 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, DePriest Fifteen Annual Dinner, 1990-1991

20 20 Reference Files, Invitations and Programs, GWU Convocation in Honor of Fortieth President of US, 1991

21 1 Reference Files, Legalized Gambling, Discussion for the District of Columbia, 1977

21 2 Reference Files, Legalized Gambling, Appendix I of the Citizens' Gambling Study Commission Report, 1978

21 3 Reference Files, Legalized Gambling, Appendix II of the Citizens' Gambling Study Commission Report, 1978

21 4 Reference Files, Mental Health, Brochures, 1962

21 5 Reference Files, Minority Integration into Boards in DC, 1964

21 6 Reference Files, N.AAC.P., Report and Program for Dinner, 1950

21 7 Reference Files, National Capital Downtown Committee, 1967-1968

21 8 Reference Files, National Capital Downtown Committee, 1968

21 9 Reference Files, National Capital Downtown Committee, 1968

22 1 Reference Files, Neighborhood Commons, 1963

22 2 Reference Files, Negro Solidarity, paper byJohn Duncan, 1961

22 3 Reference Files, President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue, Release and Synopsis, 1964

22 4 Reference Files, President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue, Report, 1964

22 5 Reference Files, President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue, Correspondence, 1967

22 6 Reference Files, Speeches, Roger W. Jones, 04/28/1959

22 7 Reference Files, Speeches, James Dumpson, 1960-1962

22 8 Reference Files, Speeches, Made at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 1961-1963

22 9 Reference Files, Speeches, Unknown speaker at Howard University, 03/07/1961

22 10 Reference Files, Speeches, S.E. Duncan, 06/28/1961

22 11 Reference Files, Speeches, William B. Tollen, 03/02/1962

22 12 Reference Files, Speeches, Ralph Bunche, 05/07/1962

22 13 Reference Files, Speeches, Joseph Mitchell, 09/12/1962

22 14 Reference Files, Speeches, Sidney Spector, 10/22/1962

22 15 Reference Files, Speeches, Eulogy for Eleanor Roosevelt by Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson, 11/17/1962

22 16 Reference Files, Speeches, B.M. McKelway, 12/10/1962

22 17 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert Wagner, 12/1962

22 18 Reference Files, Speeches, Lester Velie, 01/1963

22 19 Reference Files, Speeches, Lyndon B. Johnson, 01/06/1963

22 20 Reference Files, Speeches, John S. Hayes, 01/12/1963

22 21 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert C. Weaver, 03/28/1963

22 22 Reference Files, Speeches, Walter Tobriner, 04/02/1963

22 23 Reference Files, Speeches, Roy Wilkins, 04/29/1963

22 24 Reference Files, Speeches, B.T. McGraw, 05/04/1963

22 25 Reference Files, Speeches, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963-1967

22 26 Reference Files, Speeches, Lyndon B. Johnson, 05/30/1963

22 27 Reference Files, Speeches, Lyndon B. Johnson, 06/09/1963

23 1 Reference Files, Speeches, John S. Hayes, 09/26/1963

23 2 Reference Files, Speeches, Harle Selassie, 10/02/1963

23 3 Reference Files, Speeches, Hubert H. Humphrey, 11/21/1963

23 4 Reference Files, Speeches, Albert Mindlin, 12/1963

23 5 Reference Files, Speeches, Benjamin McKelway, 01/10/1964

23 6 Reference Files, Speeches, John Hayes, 02/05/1964

23 7 Reference Files, Speeches, Alan Bible, 02/07/1964

23 8 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert Weaver, 03/18/1964

23 9 Reference Files, Speeches, John D. Rockefeller 3RD, 04/12/1964

23 10 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert Weaver, 04/20/1964

23 11 Reference Files, Speeches, Bennetta Washington, 05/01/1964

23 12 Reference Files, Speeches, Jennings Randolph, 08/02/1964

23 13 Reference Files, Speeches, Eulogy of John F. Kennedy by Wallace Sabinus Lewis, 1964

23 14 Reference Files, Speeches, John Hoffman, 1963

23 15 Reference Files, Speeches, Schuyler Lowe, 1965 ca.

23 16 Reference Files, Speeches, Whitney Young, 01/26/1965

23 17 Reference Files, Speeches, Roy Wilkins, 01/26/1965

23 18 Reference Files, Speeches, Lewellyn Jennings, 05/22/1965

23 19 Reference Files, Speeches, Lyndon B. Johnson, 06/04/1965

23 20 Reference Files, Speeches, Sterling Brown, 11/14/1965

23 21 Reference Files, Speeches, A. Philip Randolph, 09/04/1966

23 22 Reference Files, Speeches, Joseph D. Tydings, 05/25/1966

23 23 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert Weaver, 08/01/1966

23 24 Reference Files, Speeches, Victor R. Daly, 02/09/1967

23 25 Reference Files, Speeches, Assistant Secretary, Board of Commissioners, 07/19/1967

23 26 Reference Files, Speeches, Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle, 07/28/1967

23 27 Reference Files, Speeches, William Van Dyke, 09/14/1967

23 28 Reference Files, Speeches, Dore Schary, 09/1967

23 29 Reference Files, Speeches, Robert Weaver, 11/20/1967

23 30 Reference Files, Speeches, Donald Carruth, 04/05/1968

23 31 Reference Files, Speeches, Edward L.R. Elson, 06/10/1968

23 32 Reference Files, Speeches, Dr. Jackson, undated

23 33 Reference Files, Speeches, F.E. Ropshaw, undated

23 34 Reference Files, Speeches, F.E. Ropshaw, undated

23 35 Reference Files, Speeches, Barbara Dill, undated

23 36 Reference Files, Speeches, Fred Hetzel, undated

23 37 Reference Files, Telephone Directory for US Senate and House, 1967

23 38 Reference Files, Telephone Directory for DC Government, 1968

23 39 Reference Files, Telephone Directory for Department of the Interior, 1968

23 40 Reference Files, Telephone Directory for region from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 1968

23 41 Reference Files, USO survey, 1960

23 42 Reference Files, Washington Urban League, 1960

23 43 Reference Files, White House Press Releases, 1967

23 44 Reference Files, Work Release Plan,, undated

23 45 Reference Files, Youth Opportunity Campaign, 1965

23 46 40A Travel Authorization Files, Department of Interior, 1967

MS2055 Series 6 Personal files, 1951-1989 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains biographical sheets, correspondence, medical records, civil service application, Duncan's book about the card game Bridge "New Dimension Bidding in Contract Bridge" and the eulogy delivered by his sister at his funeral. The material is dated from 1951-89. The biographical sheets for Duncan are from 1951, 1960, and 1971. The personal correspondence to and from friends and family dates from 1960-61 and 1967-68.

24 1 Personal Files, Biographical Sheets, 1951-1971

24 2 Personal Files, Medical Records & Correspondence, 1960-1961

24 3 Personal Files, Correspondence, 1960-1961

24 4 Personal Files, Solicitations for contributions from Various Causes, 1960-1961

24 5 Personal Files, Correspondence to Doris Johnson, friend of the Duncans, 1961

24 6 Personal Files, Correspondence, Congratulations for appointment of Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior, 1967

24 7 Personal Files, Correspondence, Commendations and Recommendations for people, 1967-1968

24 8 Personal Files, Correspondence, 1967-08/1968

24 9 Personal Files, Correspondence, 09/1968-11/1968

24 10 Personal Files, Executive Inventory Record under the Executive Assignment System, 1967

24 11 Personal Files, To-Do list and College Schedule for Joan Duncan (daughter), 1968-1969

24 12 Personal Files, Book by John Duncan, New Dimension Bidding in Contract Bridge, 1963

24 13 Personal Files, "New Dimension Bidding Guide For Certified Teachers" byJohn B. Duncan, 1963

24 14 Personal Files, Correspondence and Eulogy of Duncan's sister, Elizabeth Duncan Koontz, 1989

24 15 Script of book, undated

MS2055 Series 7 Scrapbooks, 1932-1989 8 Linear feet

This collection contains scrapbooks dated from 1932-89. These scrapbooks not only document his business and personal activities, but they also record significant events that occured in the District of Columbia and within the federal government. The scrapbooks contain clippings, invitations, speeches, greeting cards, and programs. The scrapbooks are full of personal memorabilia such as the 1927 issue of "The Pricean," his high school paper, which featured articles written by Duncan and honors he had received. The scrapbooks also have articles featuring Duncan's mother, who was named "Ideal Mother" by "Afro Magazine" in 1949. A significant amount of information on Duncan's sister, Elizabeth Koontz, director of the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. delegate to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women in the 1960s and 1970s. Unfortunate events are also recorded in the scrapbooks, including clippings and programs regarding the death of Duncan's first wife, Edith, in 1966 and the 1968 death of his brother, Samuel, president of Livingstone College for ten years.

25 1 Scrapbook, 1932-1950

26 1 Scrapbook, 10/1950-1954

27 1 Scrapbook, 1954-05/1962

28 1 Scrapbook, 1962-04/1963

29 1 Scrapbook, 05/1963-12/1963

30 1 Scrapbook, 1962-1964

31 1 Scrapbook, 07/1964-07/1965

32 1 Scrapbook, 07/1964-05/1966

33 1 Scrapbook, 1966-1967

34 1 Scrapbook, 11/1967-11/1968

35 1 Scrapbook, 1969-1971

36 1 Scrapbook, 07/1971-01/1974

37 1 Scrapbook, 01/1974-1975

38 1 Scrapbook, 12/1975-1983

39 1 Scrapbook, 01/1977-1982

40 1 Scrapbook, 1984-1987

40 2 Scrapbook, 1987-1989

MS2055 Series 8 Clippings, 1960-1967 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains clippings and articles from numerous magazines. The material dates from 1960-67. Periodicals in the series includes: "The Capitol Spotlight," "The Evening Star," "The Washington Afro-American," "The Washington Post," and "The Washington Tribune." There are other miscellaneous publications.

41 1 Clippings, The Capitol Spotlight, 1961-1964

41 2 Clippings, The Evening Star, 1962-1967

41 3 Clippings, The Negro History Bulletin, 10/1961

41 4 Clippings, The Washington Afro-American, 1961-1965

41 5 Clippings, The Washington Post, 1961

41 6 Clippings, The Washington Post, 1962-1963

41 7 Clippings, The Washington Post, 1964-1967

41 8 Clippings, The Washington Tribune, 1964

41 9 Clippings, Miscellaneous, 1961-1965

41 10 Clippings, Miscellaneous, 1960-1963

MS2055 Series 9 Memorabilia, undated 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains a high school athletic letter, most likely a gift from a school he visited; two ashtrays, one of which was given to Duncan by the President's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped and the other unidentified; and a memo pad from the desk of Commissioner Duncan.

42 1 Memorabilia, High School Letter in the shape of a "B", with "JHS" along side, undated

42 2 Memorabilia, Ashtray, from The President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, undated

42 3 Memorabilia, Ashtray, wood appearance with a place for cigarettes with a lid with a mill and stream scene on it and a small ash container next to it, undated

42 4 Memorabilia, Memo Pad from Commissioner Duncan's desk, undated