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Duke Decades: 1920s

Step back into the 1920’s at Duke University! During this transformational time period, Duke was named and established in 1924 when James B. Duke, through the Indenture of Trust, gave a gift that turned Trinity College into a comprehensive research university. Check out the early construction of West Campus, sporting events in Memorial Gymnasium and special moments with James B. Duke and his family.