Arthur A. Morris Papers, 1940-1996

Using These Materials Teaser

Using These Materials Links:

Using These Materials

Restrictions:
None.
More about accessing and using these materials...

Summary

Creator:
Morris, Arthur Allen
Abstract:
Contains the professional papers of Duke alumni, Arthur Allen Morris (1917-1997), founder and former president of the Neurosurgical Society of America. Types of materials include correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, conference programs, proposals, newsletters, research materials, course notes, photographs, certificates, surgical tools, and abstracts. Materials range in date from 1940 to 1996.
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet (3 cartons) and 1 academic robe and hood
Language:
English
Collection ID:
MC.0047

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains records from Morris's work with the Neurosurgical Society of America (NSA) and additional professional materials. Materials include correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, conference programs, proposals, newsletters, research materials, course notes, photographs, certificates, abstracts, and surgical tools. Materials range in date from 1940 to 1996.

Biographical / historical:

Arthur Morris (1917-1997) graduated with a B.S. from Duke University in 1940 and an M.D. in 1944. In 1948, he helped found the Neurosurgical Society of America and served as the society's president from 1948 to 1949.

Acquisition information:
Accession A2004.007 (gift, March 2004)
Processing information:

Collection processed by Archives staff circa 2004

Arrangement:
This collection is organized into three series: Neurosurgical Society of America, 1947-1996; Records, 1940-1975; Artifacts, undated.

Subjects

Click on terms below to find related finding aids on this site.

Personal Name(s):
Morris, Arthur Allen
Corporate Name(s):
Duke University. Medical Center.
Duke University. School of Medicine
Duke University. Department of Psychiatry.
Duke University -- Faculty.
Topical Term(s):
Education, Medical.
Neuropsychiatry.

Contents

Using These Materials

Using These Materials Links:

Using These Materials

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Arthur A. Morris Papers, Duke University Medical Center Archives.