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O. Norris Smith Papers, 1942-1992

Opie Norris Smith of Greensboro, North Carolina, joined the 65th in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He returned home in December 1946 after serving as chief medical officer and commanding officer in other units. Contains photographs, correspondence, a diagnosis code book, military orders, reunion announcements, and memorabilia. Photographs, if labeled, are arranged chronologically. Materials date from 1942 to 1992.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002

65th Commemorative Statue Group, undated

Includes a replica of the head of the enlisted serviceman in the commemorative statue and a photograph of the statue located in the grassy area off Duke Medicine Circle. The statue recognizes the service of all Duke men and women that have served in the armed forces for the United States, and, in particular, it represents the doctors and nurses from Duke who staffed, along with enlisted servicemen, the 65th General Hospital in the England during WWII. The statue, created by Stephen H. Smith in bronze, was commissioned by the Duke Endowment with additional funding provided by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation for the corpsman running to their aid. It was dedicated on October 26, 2002 with the surviving members of the 65th General Hospital in attendance. Materials are undated.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002

65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002 15.6 Linear Feet (9 cartons, 1 flat box, 2 map folders)

Contains personal papers, records, and memorabilia of the United States Army 65th General Hospital, a United States Army Medical Corps unit staffed by Duke University Medical Center alumni in England during World War II. The unit distinguished itself as a center for both specialized treatment and the immediate care of combat casualties. Following the war, physician of the 65th, Leo Alexander, acted as a consultant to prosecutors in the Nuremberg Trials. Types of materials include official reports, newsletters, patient records, memorabilia, oral histories, photographs, artifacts, audiovisual materials, investigative notes, and short writings. Major subjects include Duke University Medical Center, United States Army, the 65th General Hospital, World War I, World War II, war crimes, neurosurgery, Ivan Brown, Leo Alexander, Norman Ross, and O. Norris Smith. Materials range in date from 1917 to 2002.