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Contains audiotapes and transcript of an oral history interview with Martin Marc Cummings, a 1944 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine and former director of the National Library of Medicine.
Contains audiotapes and transcript of an oral history interview with MaryAnn E. Black, associate vice president for Community Affairs for the Duke University Health System.
Mary Ann Fuchs Oral History Interview, 2022 1 interview (1 transcript) and 950 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview conducted on October 31, 2022 with Mary Ann Fuchs by Josephine McRobbie.
In the interview, Fuchs discusses her background and education; research and care at Duke Hospital; career paths for nurses, healthcare mentors, and colleagues; and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The themes of this interview include nursing, nursing education, and healthcare leadership.Mary Ann Kelly Nursing Uniform, circa 1954 0.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box) and 1 textile
Contains uniform materials from Mary Ann Kelly's time as a student at Duke University School of Nursing. Types of materials include a uniform bib, apron, cap, and collar. Other materials include uniform buttons and a uniform dress. Materials date to circa 1954.
Mary Artley Oral History Interview, 2019 1 Interview (1 transcript) and 5.44 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview with Mary Artley conducted on December 13, 2019 by Emily Stewart as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the December 13, 2019 interview, Artley discusses her early life, education, how she came to work for the Department of Surgery, and her memories of the Department of Surgery and Sabiston.Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Oral History Interviews, 2006-2007 2 interviews (8 CDs, 2 transcripts)
Includes 2 oral history interviews with Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans conducted on July 27, 2006 and August 2, 2007 by Jessica Roseberry as part of the Women in Duke Medicine Oral History Exhibit.
In the July 17, 2006 interview, Semans discusses her experiences with health care at Duke and in Durham throughout her lifetime. In the August 2, 2007 interview, Semans discusses issues in women's health and women who were Duke physicians and who worked in health care in general.Organized into the following series: A2004-080: Records, 1994-2001; A2005-042; Records, 1999-2004.
Mary E. Klotman Oral History Interview, 2010-2010 1 interview (1 master CD, 1 use CD, and 1 transcript)
Includes 1 oral history interview with Dr. Mary Klotman conducted on October 21, 2010 by Jessica Roseberry as part of the Women in Duke Medicine Oral History Exhibit.
In this interview, Klotman discusses coming to Duke as an undergraduate in the 1970s; the Duke Department of Medicine from her perspective as a student; the chair of the department when she was a resident; Dr. Joseph Greenfield as subsequent chair of the department; conversation with Dr. Greenfield about her future career path; desire to become a physician-scientist; developing skills to achieve that goal; going to work at the National Institutes of Health; working at Mount Sinai Medical Center; with her husband, putting together the kind of program at Mount Sinai that existed at Duke; becoming an administrator in order to make an impact; her view of the chairmanship since beginning the job of chair of the Department of Medicine seven months prior; communications within such a large department; partnerships that the Department of Medicine has developed; directions the health system is moving in; funding for the department; funding for the partners of the Department of Medicine; being a female department chair; family support; and Dean Nancy Andrews.Mary Jane Byrd Penland Nursing Memorabilia, 1940-1942 0.2 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Contains materials from Mary Jane Byrd Penland's time as a student at Duke School of Nursing. Types of materials include publications related to nursing and Duke University and an invitation and program for capping exercises. Materials date from 1940 to 1942.
Mary Thomson Champagne Records, 1979-2016 13.5 Linear Feet (9 cartons) and 1.26 GB
Contains the professional papers of Mary Thomson Champagne, former Dean of Duke University's School of Nursing. Types of materials include correspondence, notes, photographs, clippings, newsletters, handbooks, grant applications, reports, charts, speeches, brochures, presentations, meeting minutes, meeting agendas, evaluation forms, curriculum vitae, survey results, and budgets. Materials range in date from 1979 to 2016.
Medical Center Archives Records, 1967-2016 1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton) and 19.1 MB
Contains records from the Duke University Medical Center Archives (DUMCA). Materials at the beginning of this collection pre-date DUMCA's establishment, and document Elon Clark's work to inventory historical materials at Duke University Medical Center. Other materials in this collection include correspondence from former archivist Dr. James (Jim) Gifford, documents pertaining to DUMCA's move to the Christian Avenue warehouse, papers pertaining to projects and exhibits completed after DUMCA became part of the Duke University Medical Center Library, and issues of the now defunct DUMCA newsletter. Materials range in date from 1967 to 2016.
Medical Center Board of Visitors Records, 1964-1977 1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Contains notebooks recording the proceedings of meetings of the Duke University Medical Center Board of Visitors. Materials date from 1964 to 1977.
Medical Center Engineering and Operations Records, 1927-1996 205.95 Linear Feet (110 cartons, 2 manuscripts boxes, 1 half manuscript box, 146 map tubes, and 4 large map folders)
Contains bound volumes and refoldered books of specifications, as well as corresponding architectural drawings, additional specifications manuals, and small scale plans for construction projects for Duke University Medical Center buildings including laboratories, clinics, offices, apartments, parking lots, and utilities. Major buildings include Baker House, Duke Hospital South, the Private Patients Building, Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Animal Care Facility, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Clinical Research Building, the Amphitheater, Anlyan Tower, and Duke Eye Center. Major architects and contractors include American Blower Corporation; Armstrong Cork and Insulation Company; Beckwith Elevator Company; Comfort Engineers; T. C. Cooke; Detroit Steel Products Company; Dick's Electrical Company; Dixie Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Duke University Department of Physical Planning; Duke University Engineering Department; Duke University Medical Center Planning Office; Edmunds Manufacturing Corporation; Hope's Windows; Indiana Limestone Company; Ingalls Iron Works Company; Kane Manufacturing Company; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; John D. Latimer and Associates, Inc.; W. S. Lee Engineering Corporation; Middleton; Wilkerson; McMillan Architects; Ornamental Stone Company; Otis Elevator Company; Overly Manufacturing Company; Hollow Metal Division; J. N. Pease and Company; Perkins and Will; Pizzagalli Construction; Sanymetal Products Company; Smart/Woodall/Isley; Sverdupp & Parcel Engineers - Architects; Unit Electric Control, Inc.; The John Van Range Company; Virginia Bridge and Iron Company; Virginia Steel Company; E. Todd Wheeler; William M. Wallace; II, J. D. Wilkins; A. Wilt Sons and Company; York Air Conditioning; and York Ice Machine Corporation. Materials date from 1927 to 1996.
Medical Center Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1965-1994 1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Contains minutes for the annual faculty meetings for the Duke University School of Medicine, which cover reports on academic affairs for the Medical Center, reviews of yearly programs, and discussions of contemporary issues relevant to the Medical Center. Materials date from 1965 to 1994.
Medical Center Library Records, 1932-2021 86.05 Linear Feet (45 cartons, 3 manuscript boxes, 2 half manuscript boxes, 5 flat boxes, 13 map tubes, 12 small roll storage boxes, 1 card box, 13 DVDs, 21 CDs) and 3 artifacts and 569.04 MB
Contains records of the Medical Center Library at Duke University. Materials were created by library directors, administrators, and professional library staff. Types of materials include correspondence, reports, grants, articles, meeting minutes, job ads, proposals, meeting agendas, subject files, photographs, building blueprints, policies, publications, library statistics, manuals and digital files. Materials range in date from 1932 to 2021.
Medical Center Transfusion Committee, 1979-2002 3.0 Linear Feet (2 cartons)
Contains correspondence and minutes for meetings related to the operation of Duke University Medical Center's Transfusion Committee. Materials date from 1979 to 2002.
Medical Education Administration Records, 1997-2013 6.5 Linear Feet (4 cartons, 1 manuscript box) and multiple unprocessed rolled items in 3 boxes
This collection contains planning documentation and architectural drawings for the Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education. The materials were maintained by Kate Piva, who oversaw the building's planning and construction. These materials range in date from circa 2007 to 2013. Architectural drawings are maintained in electronic format by Facilities Planning, Design/Construction; however, the drawings in this collection have feedback written on them not included in the electronic files. The collection also includes CDs with School of Medicine images for the Medical School, the Physician Assistant Program, and other unidentified images, as well as Department of Community and Family Medicine, Division of Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty biographies and CVs. Materials are dated from 1997 to 2013.
Medical Education for National Defense Committee Records, 1959-1964 0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Contains reports from meetings of the Medical Education for National Defense (MEND) Committee, particularly those attended by Dr. William G. Anlyan. Materials date from 1959 to 1964.
Contains tape and transcript of an oral history interview with Melvin Berlin, the first medical team physician for the Duke athletic program.
Melvyn Lieberman Papers, 1965-1998 43.1 Linear Feet (25 cartons and 7 map folders)
Contains educational plans and materials, construction records, brochures, schedules, conference and committee materials, correspondence, questionnaires, patents, notes, minutes, policies, surveys, reprints, meeting and workshop materials, research files, weekly and annual reports, articles and publications, financial records, and subject files for professional colleagues and participating institutions that contributed to Lieberman's medical research and educational career. Major subjects include the Duke University Medical Center Summer Educational Enrichment Program; the Duke Scientific Research Initiative; the Duke University Affiliated Physicians program; the American Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the Levine Science Research Center. Materials range in date from 1965 to 1998.
Merel H. Harmel Oral History Interviews, 1995-2004 2 Interviews (2 transcripts, 3 audiocassette tapes)
Includes 2 oral history interviews with Dr. Merel H. Harmel conducted on April 24, 1995 by Dr. James Gifford and May 26, 2004 by Jessica Roseberry.
In the April 24, 1995 interview, which is included in the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project, Harmel discusses his career, the development of his research interests, and his interaction his department (the Department of Anesthesiology) with Sabiston and the Department of Surgery at Duke.In the May 26, 2004 interview, Harmel discusses his career, becoming the first chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, and the administrative aspects of how a division becomes a department and how it operates within an established medical center.This collection contains the records of former Duke University COO and CEO Michael D. Israel. Materials range in date from 1991 to 2002.
Mildred M. Sherwood Papers, 1931-1970 2 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes and 1 flat box)
Contains materials related to the personal and professional life of Mildred M. Sherwood, pediatrics supervisor at Duke University Hospital and supervisor of nursing services at the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission (ABCC) in Japan from 1953 to 1955. Materials covering Sherwood's time as pediatrics supervisor in the Howland Ward at Duke University Hospital include correspondence, clippings from pediatric journals and newspapers, speeches, newsletters, symposia materials, drafts, photographs, scrapbooks, postcards, commemorative gifts, and certificates marking Sherwood's career milestones at Duke University Hospital. Also included are studies, semi-annual reports, a news bulletin, a pictorial report, and a glossary of medical terms and expressions for the ABCC. Materials covering Sherwood's personal life include itineraries and travel notes from two international trips, unlabeled photographs of Sherwood's earlier years, letters of condolence sent to Sherwood's sister following her death, and correspondence regarding a memorial fund. Materials range in date from 1931 to 1970.
Montrose Moses Papers, 1962-1987 6 Linear Feet (4 cartons)
Materials include correspondence, notes, brochures, minutes, agendas, proposals, reports, grant materials, personnel rosters, surveys, evaluations, clippings, slides, writings by Moses, photographs, programs, bulletins, architectural plans, and course materials, which includes grade sheets, lecture materials, schedules, laboratory guides, student rosters, and composites. These materials pertain to various departments at Duke University Medical Center. Major subjects include the reorganization of basic sciences within the School of Medicine, the Department of Anatomy, personnel policy, Duke's genetics program, and plans for the modular interdisciplinary laboratory. Materials date from 1965 to 1984.
Myrtle Irene Brown Papers, 1946-1975 3 Linear Feet (2 cartons)
Contains lectures, correspondence, evaluations, committee records and minutes, rosters, financial aid materials, conference and council records, reports, standards, supply lists, blueprints, and plans of Myrtle Irene Brown, faculty member and dean (1967-1970) of the Duke University School of Nursing. Major subjects include the graduate and undergraduate curriculum, faculty and administration, admissions, student activities, and facilities at the School of Nursing. Materials range in date from 1946 to 1975.
Nancy B. Allen Oral History Interviews, 2006, 2020 2 interviews (1 master CD, 1 use CD, 2 transcripts) and 1.39 GB
Includes 2 oral history interviews with Dr. Nancy B. Allen conducted on November 10, 2006 by Jessica Roseberry and June 1, 2020 by Joseph O'Connell as part of the Department of Medicine's Oral History Project.
In the November 10, 2006 interview, Allen discusses women's issues in the medical field, including her own experiences as a female staff member in the Duke University Medical Center Department of Medicine's Division of Rheumatology; Dr. Joseph Greenfield; and Dr. Nannerl O. Keohane.In the June 1, 2020 interview, Allen discusses her early life, interest in medicine, medical education, her career, and her experiences preparing for retirement during the Spring 2020 emergence of COVID-19.Nancy C. Andrews Lab Notebooks, 1998-2016 45 Linear Feet (30 boxes) and 2.05 TB
Includes lab notebooks and external backup drives used by Andrews and her researchers created during the course of research directed by Andrews. The 5 external hard drives incude digital files from the external backup drives of Jackie Lim, Wenjing Xu, and Pavle Matak, researchers in Andrews' lab. The materials in this collection date from 1998 to 2016.
Nancy Catherine Andrews Oral History Interviews, 2010-2019 2 interviews (1 Master CD, 1 Use CD, 2 transcripts, 8 files totaling 1.2 GB)
Includes 2 oral history interviews with Dr. Nancy C. Andrews conducted on November 30, 2010 by Jessica Rosenberry and January 8 and 10, 2019 by Joseph O'Connell.
In the November 30, 2010 interview, Andrews discusses how dual degree (MD-PhD) is prevalent in deanship positions across the country; translational medicine; Duke's strength in translational medicine; her own research; the difference between what she experienced as a student and what a medical student would experience today at Duke; new learning center opening on Duke campus; financial aspects of the school of medicine and the health system; needs of both the clinical and basic sides of the medical campus; defining her leadership style; direction for school of medicine; study that was done on women in science at MIT in the late 1990s; what Duke is doing to combat the problems that might face women in science; Benjamin Reese of the Duke Office of Institutional Equity and some ways that equity might be achieved; strategies for women trying to achieve success in the sciences; and the uniqueness of this period in history. This interview was done as part of the Women in Duke Medicine oral history exhibit.In the January 8 and 10, 2019 interviews, Andrews discusses her family background; early interest in science; undergraduate education at Yale; pursuing MD PhD at Harvard and MIT; fellowship research on red blood cells; influence of David Nathan, chair of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; development of research on iron; administrative roles at Harvard; her transition to deanship at Duke; promoting inclusion and diversity; Duke's characteristics as a younger institution; continuing research during deanship, specifically iron research and iron disease patients; achievements as dean; concluding term as dean; ongoing contributions to Duke including supporting new dean, Mary Klotman; and reflections on scope of dean responsibilities and the importance of a supporting team.Contains an oral history interview and transcript.
Nelson Jen An Chao Oral History Interview, 2021 1 interview (1 transcript) and 555 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview conducted on March 25, 2021 with Dr. Nelson Jen An Chao by Joseph O'Connell as part of the Department of Medicine's Oral History Project.
In the interview, Chao discusses his upbringing in Brazil, his reflections on his medical training, his observations on transplant as a complex medical issue, and a description of his work leading the Duke Global Cancer Program. The themes of these interviews include leadership, equity in medicine, cancer treatment, and stem cell transplantation.News Service Clippings Collection, 1927-1986 30 Linear Feet (20 cartons)
Nick Carter Travel Club Records, 1923-2003 5.5 Linear Feet (1 carton, 1 manuscript box, 7 flat boxes)
Contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, clippings, programs, reports, a CV, photographs, negatives, photo albums, and scrapbooks pertaining to the travels and activities of the Nick Carter Travel Club. Materials date from 1923 to 2003.
Norman F. Conant Papers, 1930-1981 19.5 Linear Feet (13 cartons)
Contains general, personal, publication, and university correspondence; speeches; notes; conference and presentation materials; manuscript materials; reprints; teaching materials; records for medical and research organizations; budget and financial materials; and meeting minutes related to the research, career, and personal life of Norman F. Conant. Major subjects include the Duke University School of Medicine; the Department of Immunology; and the study and teaching of immunology, microbiology, and mycology. Materials date from 1930 to 1981.
Norman M. Rich Oral History Interview, May 21, 2019 1 Interview (1 transcript) and 86.1 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview with Dr. Norman M. Rich conducted on May 21, 2019 with Dr. Justin Barr as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the May 21, 2019 interview, Rich discusses his early life in a copper mining town in Arizona; early interest in the repair of blood vessels; education; decision to become a surgeon; military service as a surgeon in Vietnam and later running the vascular service at Walter Reed and running the vascular fellowship program; Rich and Sabiston's friendship and warm working relationship; Rich's career in medicine after retiring from active duty; attending conferences, domestic and international, with Sabiston; and Rich's commitment to teamwork.North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program Records, 1973-1990 1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Contains correspondence, reports, minutes, program materials, contracts, memoranda, budget materials, directories, and transcripts of conference proceedings. Major subjects include the statewide North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program (AHEC) and the Duke-Fayetteville Area Health Education Center (now the Southern Region). Materials date from 1973 to 1990.
North Carolina Cerebral Palsy Hospital Records, 1945-1979 0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Contains North Carolina Cerebral Palsy Hospital Board of Directors minutes from 1945 to 1979 that cover annual reports, staffing appointments and quarterly meetings. Also includes a football game program for the "Twenty-Fourth Annual Cerebral Palsy Football Classic: Carolina vs. Duke," which contains information about Blue Devil Football, Tar Heel Football, Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Hospital. Materials date from 1945 to 1979.
North Carolina League of Nursing Education Records, 1946 - 1948 0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
This collection contains North Carolina League of Nursing Education Board of Directors minutes, committee lists, committee and membership letters, member lists, and correspondence. Also includes the North Carolina League of Nursing Education constitution and bylaws and the program for the forty-fifth annual convention program. Materials date from 1946 to 1948.
Organized into the following series: A2003-076: Records, 1992-2002.
Occupational and Environmental Safety Office. Biological Safety Division Records, 1979-2003 12 Linear Feet (8 cartons)
Contains research, protocols, study materials, reports, minutes, committee records, legal materials, correspondence, vaccine data, and records of changes to existing control plans and biological regulations done under the supervision of the Biological Safety Division of the Occupational and Environmental Safety Office at Duke University. Materials date from 1979 to 2003.
Office of Creative Services and Marketing Communications Records, 1970-2022 19.5 Linear Feet (13 cartons, 1 manuscript box, 2 flat boxes, 1 CD box) and 47.17 GB
Contains photographs, negatives, and contact sheets taken for publication purposes, including for the publication "INSIDE Duke Medicine." Other materials include promotional flyers, brochures, posters, annual reports, long range plans, handbooks, buttons, pins, and other materials intended for an internal audience. The collection also contains the binders and files of Marsha Green, the former manager of internal communications and assistant director of communications and editor of "INSIDE Duke Medicine," materials including correspondence, clippings, handwritten notes, presentations, news releases, drafts, reports, handbooks, brochures, publications, and resumes. Also includes digital files. Digital files document Duke Health's response to COVID-19 and include images distributed to external news organizations and content from Duke Health's COVID-19 website (https://covid-19.dukehealth.org/). The files document the document library, marketing plans, Duke Health COVID-19 Response Team and Duke Health Nursing virtual town hall videos, and other video messages pertaining to Duke Health's clinical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital files also document Moments to Movement (M2M), Duke Health's collective stand against systemic racism, injustice, and hate, panel series and associated virtual town halls for Duke University Health System Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University School of Medicine. Materials date from 1970 to 2022.
Office of Curricular Affairs Records, 1972-2022 24.5 Linear Feet (15 cartons, 3 manuscript boxes, 1 card box) and 532.37 MB
Contains the administrative records of the Office of Curricular Affairs at the Duke University School of Medicine. The bulk of the collection pertains to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation. Types of materials include Curriculum Committee meeting materials, other curriculum development groups' minutes, Third Year Committee materials, agendas, and handouts, course evaluations, tests, email attachments sent to students from the office, and programs for the Duke School of Medicine Student Research Symposium (formerly known as Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Day, AOA Annual Scientific Research Symposium, and Annual Original Studies Symposium), where third year students present their research finding via poster or platform presentations. Materials range in date from 1972 to 2022.
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs Records, 1932-2022 50.5 Linear Feet (31 cartons, 6 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes) and 2 portraits and 21.04 GB
This collection documents the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs. The bulk of the records come from the Duke Medical Alumni Association, which includes graduates of the Duke School of Medicine, former Duke house staff, current medical students, current house staff, and Duke University Medical Center faculty. The collection includes correspondence; programs; class letters; photographs; alumni directories; fundraising materials; lists; documentation of awards, galas, and anniversary celebrations; a small amount of artwork; and digital files. The materials date from 1932 to 2022.
Office of Grants and Contracts Records, 1984-1993 1.5 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Contains the administrative files from the Office of Grants and Contracts pertaining to budgets, reports, grant funding, and research grants. Materials date from 1984 to 1993.
Contains materials from O. Michael Colvin's professional career at Duke University School of Medicine. The collection contains grant information, calendars, research materials, conference materials, awards and honors, information on boards and panels that Colvin served on, reprints, contact information, correspondence, certificates and licensees, and photographic material. The materials are undated.
Onyekwere E. Akwari Papers, 1914-2021 35.02 Linear Feet (18 cartons, 1 manuscript box, 5 flat boxes, 5 card boxes, 3 film canisters, 1 audio box, 3 map folders) and 24.12 GB and 2 textiles
Contains personal and professional correspondence, pamphlets, programs, financial information, calendars, datebooks, identification cards, awards and honors, passports and visas, applications, memorabilia, printed materials, a yearbook, certificates, building plans, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, U-Matic video cassettes, 16mm film reels, certificates, notes, meeting minutes and agendas, funeral programs and obituaries, photographs, newspaper clippings, publications, reprints, textiles, artifacts, scrapbooks, binders, transcripts, and electronic records pertaining to Akwari's personal and professional interests and activities. Major subjects include the Society of Black American Surgeons (SBAS) and St. Titus Episcopal Church (Durham, N.C.). Materials date from 1914 to 2021.
Oscar Hansen-Pruss Papers, 1918-1966 1.5 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes)
Contains correspondence, research notes, short writings, poems, manuscript materials, reprints, manuals, guides, conference and seminar records, academic and membership certificates, cards, and other memorabilia. These materials relate to the career of Oscar Carl Hansen-Pruss, professor of internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center and one of ten original professors of the Duke University School of Medicine in 1930. Materials date from 1918 to 1966.
Pamela S. Douglas Oral History Interview, September 23, 2020 1 interview (1 transcript) and 488 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview conducted on September 23, 2020 with Dr. Pamela S. Douglas by Joseph O'Connell as part of the Department of Medicine's Oral History Project.
In the interview, Douglas discusses her career trajectory, her work in protocols and standards related to echocardiography and imaging technologies, and how she has contributed to efforts related to diversity and burnout in the field of cardiology. The themes of these interviews include medical standards, heart disease, and diversity and inclusion in medicine.Patricia (Pat) L. Thibodeau Oral History Interviews, 2017 2 interviews (1 transcript) and 1.52 GB
Includes 2 oral history interviews with Patricia Thibodeau conducted on March 28 and March 29, 2017 by Joseph O'Connell.
At the time of the interviews, Thibodeau was preparing to retire from her position as Associate Dean for Library Services and Archives at Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives. The interviews include discussions of Thibodeau's life and career history, from her upbringing in rural New Hampshire through her achievements as Associate Dean. In addition to narrating key events, Thibodeau describes the people who influenced her philosophy of librarianship, her career-long interest in learning and applying new technologies, and the challenges of administration during times of institutional restructuring.Paul R. Newman Oral History Interview, 2019 1 Interview (1 transcript) and 14.3 MB
Includes 1 oral history interview with Paul R. Newman conducted on October 30, 2019 by Taylor Patterson as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the October 30, 2019 interview, Newman discusses his education; how he became interested in the Hospital Administration program at Duke; experiences working at the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC), including the merger of the surgical and medical PDC; the details of his role as a hospital administrator; the creation of the Duke University Health System; and his memories of working with Sabiston.Peter K. Smith Oral History Interviews, 1994-1996 2 Interviews (3 transcripts, 4 audiocassette tapes)
Includes 2 oral history interview with Dr. Peter K. Smith conducted on July 22, 1994 and January 3, 1996 by Dr. James Gifford. Both interviews are included in the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the July 22, 1994 interview Smith discusses his background in research and the operation of his laboratory.In the January 3, 1996 interview Smith discusses his career as a thoracic surgeon, and particularly his work as Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery.Philip Handler Papers, 1932-1982 19.5 Linear Feet (13 cartons)
Contains professional correspondence, programs, bulletins, illustrations, exams, course materials, applications, agendas, reports, writings, clippings, speeches, tributes, invoices, reprints, biographical materials, questionnaires, and photographs pertaining to Handler's career. Major correspondents include Wilburt Cornell Davison, Barnes Woodhall, and William A. Perlzweig. Major subjects include Duke University's Research Training Program, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, medical education, National Academy of Sciences, Lederle Laboratories, and Oak Ridge Laboratories. Materials date from 1933 to 1982.
Contains CD and transcript of an oral history interview with Dr. Philip H. Pearce, partner in the Durham Women's Clinic from 1967 to 2004. Dr. Eleanor Easley and the Durham Women's Clinic are the major subjects of this interview.
Photograph Collection, 1928-2023 22.75 Linear Feet (39 manuscript boxes, 4 flat boxes, 5 lantern slide boxes) and 21.09 GB
Contains photographs of the Duke University Medical Center, staff, students, professors, departments, events and educational activities, class reunions, class photographs, and student life. Photographs of affiliated local hospitals such as Watts Hospital and Lincoln Hospital are also included. The collection includes photographs appearing in the publications "The Intercom" (1979-1986) and "Perspectives" (1980-1991). Materials were created by various Duke University photographers, including staff in the Division of Educational Medial Services and Duke Photography, individuals, and the United States government. Types of materials include photographic prints of varying sizes, 35mm slides, film negatives of varying sizes, and digital files. Materials range in date from 1928 to 2023.
Physician Assistant Program Records, 1964-2021 61.8 Linear Feet (38 cartons, 1 manuscript box, 2 half manuscript boxes, 3 flat boxes, 3 card boxes, 1 map folder) 1 CD and 9.6 GB.
Collection documents the Physician Assistant Program at Duke University. It contains correspondence, photographic materials, programs, Audiovisual materials, scrapbooks, awards and honors, certificates, exhibition materials, administrative records, subject files, handbooks, committee and meeting materials, financial records, grant information, alumni directories and information, reports, presentations, curriculum materials, publications, conference materials, and digital files all pertaining to the Physician Assistant Program. Materials date from 1964 to 2021.
Priya Kishnani Oral History Interview, 2010-2010 1 interview (1 master CD, 1 use CD, and 1 transcript)
Includes 1 oral history interview with Dr. Priya Kishnani conducted on December 29, 2010 by Jessica Roseberry as part of the Women in Duke Medicine Oral History Exhibit.
In this interview, Kishnani discusses her research with Pompe Disease patients and the experience of being a female in science and the medical field.Contains correspondence, reports, clippings, photographs, constitution and bylaws, minutes, a grant application, blueprints, logs, and participant lists pertaining to the operation of Duke University's radio consultative program, Med-Aid. Materials range in date from 1965 to 1970.
The Promising Practices Records contains the records of the Pastoral/Parish Nursing component. These materials range in date from 1999 to 2004. Subjects include administrative records, meeting minutes, correspondence with area churches and the original program handout. Materials are arranged alphabetically. The Parish Nursing component was under the Divinity School and School of Nursing with funding from the Duke Endowment. The Parish Nursing component was active from 1999 to 2004. It ended when the grant to fund it ended.
Publications Collection, 1932-present 47.25 Linear Feet (9 cartons, 36 manuscript boxes, 3 half manuscript boxes,15 flat boxes, 16 index card boxes) and 61 bound volumes and 54.45 MB
Contains newsletters and periodicals produced for the Duke University Medical Center and Health System communities. Most materials were created and published by Duke University groups. Duke Medical Alumni materials were created for graduates of the School of Medicine, as well as faculty and house staff who worked at Duke. Items are arranged into boxes by date and ordered by title. Due to irregular collection, some titles may be missing issues. Materials date from 1932 to present.
Ralph Arnold Papers and Medical Equipment, 1942-2013 1.3 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box and one map folder), 5 artifacts (1 briefcase and 4 wooden boxes), and 253 MB
Includes photographs, correspondence, records pertaining to the patent Arnold received for silicone treated cotton, medical records from Arnold's time in the army, and medical equipment, at least some of which was used for the 65th General Hospital. Materials date from 1942 to 2013.
Ralph Randal (Randy) Bollinger Oral History Interviews, 1994, 1995 2 Interviews (2 transcripts, 3 audiocassette tapes)
Includes 2 oral history interview with Dr. Ralph Randal (Randy) Bollinger conducted on July 21, 1994 and November 28, 1995 by Dr. James Gifford. Both interviews are included in the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the July 21, 1994 interview Bollinger discusses his career as a surgeon, his research interests, and the work of his laboratory within the structure of the Department of Surgery.In the November 28, 1995 interview Bollinger discusses his work as Chief of the Division of General Surgery.Organized by accession: A2004-010, 2001-2002; A2004-034, 1994-2004; A2004-038, 1990-2004; A2004-047, 1967-2004.
Organized into the following series: Subject Files, 1974-1987; Correspondence, 1974-1984; Meetings Attended, 1980-1985. This collection forms part of the Chancellor for Health Affairs Records.
Ralph Snyderman Oral History Interviews, 1990-2019 8 Interviews (6 transcripts, 15 audiocassette tapes) and 77.9 MB
Includes 8 oral history interviews with Dr. Ralph Snyderman. The interviews conducted on December 14, 1990; March 23, 1993; April 22, 1994; and April 28, 1995 were done by Dr. James Gifford. The April 28, 1995 interview is included in the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
The interviews conducted on March 6, 2003; December 16, 2003; January 16, 2004; and February 23, 2004 were done by Walter E. Campbell for the book "Foundations for Excellence: 75 Years of Duke Medicine".The interview contacted on July 22, 2019 by Dr. Justin Barr is part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project. In the interviews, Snyderman discusses his life leading up to the time he spent at the National Institutes of Health, his time at Genentech, accepting the chancellor position at Duke, Duke Medical Center's 75th anniversary, his tenure as chancellor, his background, and his memories of Sabiston.Ralph Snyderman (Personal) Papers, 1899-2006 57.5 Linear Feet (38 cartons, 1 flat box)
Contains the collected papers of Ralph Snyderman. Materials document Snyderman's professional appointments at both Duke University and Genentech, Inc., a biomedical technology firm in San Francisco, California. The papers consist of publications, manuscript materials, research materials, collected publications and citations, presentations and related correspondence, travel files, Genentech, Inc. research and administrative materials, subject files, business records from Snyderman's role as Duke's Chancellor for Health Affairs, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) committee and working group files, and papers from other committees and professional organizations of which Snyderman was a member. Major subjects include Snyderman's research in inflammation, immunology, and rheumatology; health care reform; medical administration and the role of the academic health center; and integrative and prospective medicine. Materials range in date from 1899 to 2006.
Ray E. Brown Papers, 1926-1974 7.5 Linear Feet (5 cartons)
Contains correspondence, conference brochures, speeches, clippings, photographs, reports, minutes, certificates, agendas, contracts, invoices, financial statements, expense reports, newsletters, book reviews, reprints, publication drafts, notes, academic records, resumes, and ephemera pertaining to Brown's personal and professional life. Materials range in date from 1926 to 1974.
Realia and Memorabilia Collection, 1955-2018 3.25 Linear Feet (2 cartons, 1 half manuscript box, 2 flat boxes), 35 loose artifacts, 9 loose plaques [5 artifacts are on loan and on display at the School of Nursing; 6 artifacts are on loan and on display in the Richmond Room D]
Includes various artifacts documenting Duke Health. Types of materials include medical instruments, plaques, a trophy, patches, buttons, pins, a key chain, holiday ornaments and a Duke AHEAD ornament, medals and awards, a flagpole, tie clips and tacks, a fishing rod, vases, a doll, paperweights, and other types of artifacts documenting Duke Health. A small amount of the items in this collection are displayed in the Richmond Room and in the School of Nursing. Materials date from 1955 to 2018, but the bulk of the items are undated.
Rebecca Clayton Oral History Interview, March 15, 2007 1 interview (1 master CD, 1 use CD, and 1 transcript)
Includes 1 oral history interview with Rebecca Clayton on March 15, 2007 by Jessica Roseberry.
In this interview, Clayton discusses beginning work as the secretary for Dr. Grace Kerby, in 1960; being pregnant and delivering her first child; there being no maternity leave policy; her care for Kerby after Kerby's retirement; Kerby's attention to detail; Kerby's very private nature; other elements of Kerby's character; Kerby's dedication to her work; Kerby's work on house staff schedules and Clayton's assistance to Kerby in this work; Kerby's assistance to then-Department of Medicine chair, Eugene Stead; Bess Cebe, Dr. Stead's assistant; Clayton's close relationship with Kerby; the interactions of secretaries in the department; Kerby's materials that Clayton has; Kerby upon retirement; Clayton's workload under Kerby; equipment Clayton used at the time; the proportion of work dedicated to house staff schedules; Kerby's privacy about her own schedule; and Clayton's previous work.Rebecca H. Buckley Oral History Interview, February 19, 2007 1 interview (2 master CDs, 2 use CDs, and 1 transcript)
Includes 1 oral history interview with Dr. Rebecca Buckley conducted on February 19, 2007 by Jessica Roseberry.
In this interview, Buckley discusses her experiences as a woman within the Division of Pediatric Allergy in the Department of Pediatrics, and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).R. Frederick Becker Papers, 1940-1969 8 Linear Feet (5 cartons, 1 manuscript box)
Contains personal and professional correspondence, reprints, clippings, minutes, programs, brochures, manuals, reports, notes, writings by Becker and his students, speeches, certificates, personnel materials, academic records, course materials, financial statements, grant applications, expenditure reports, and lab notebooks belonging to Becker. Materials date from 1940 to 1969.
Richard D. Weiner Records, 1933-2022 3 Linear Feet (2 cartons)
Includes materials documenting Dr. Richard Weiner's work with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at Duke, as well as national activities in this area. Types of materials include publications, publicity, clippings, conference proceedings, reports, reprints, administrative records, photographic materials, presentations, ECT records, FDA materials, and legal materials. Materials date from 1933 to 2022.
Richard McCann Oral History Interviews, 1994-2020 2 Interviews (2 transcripts, 1 master audiocassette tape) and 13.4 MB
Includes 2 oral history interview with Dr. Richard L. McCann conducted on July 12, 1994 by Dr. James Gifford and April 29, 2020 by Taylor Patterson as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project.
In the July 12, 1994 interview, McCann discusses the origins and work of the Vascular Surgery Laboratory, as well as his background and research interests.In the April 29, 2020 interview, McCann discusses his early life, education, decision to enter the medical profession, how he came to Duke, meeting Sabiston for the first at his interview to be a Resident, Sabiston's Monday Conferences and his teaching method, Sabiston's traditions, how Sabiston kept track of all his Residents, and other memories of Sabiston and his wife, Aggie.Contains correspondence related to Richard S. Lyman's professional career at Duke University Medical Center, as well as at other institutions and organizations, particularly his time as the chair of Duke's Department of Psychiatry. Also contains applications, reports, memoranda, projections, schedules, policies, budget records, program information, and general files related to the Department of Psychiatry, Duke Clinics and Mental Health Agencies, and other major subjects including techniques for treating various mental illnesses, African-American patients and employees, conscientious objectors, Department of Neuropsychiatry, the Department of Psychology, the Duke Parapsychology Lab, Highland Hospital, government-sponsored studies on motion sickness, psychiatric attendants, teaching, U.S. Public Health Grants, U.S. Veterans Administration, and areas of the Duke University Medical Center such as the Meyer Ward and the Children's Spastic Dormitory. Materials range in date from 1927 to 1957.