Collection: Alfred Blalock Papers, 1899-1985 - Archives & Manuscripts at Duke University Libraries Search Results

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Abstract Or Scope: Contains materials assembled by Frances Grebel for the purpose of providing an account of Blalock's life and career. These files include both photocopies and some original documents. Types of materials include correspondence, bibliographies, recommendations, lists of honors conferred on Blalock, obituaries, and presentation abstracts. Materials primarily date from 1921 to 1968 and some are undated.

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Abstract Or Scope: Contains a program for a dinner honoring Blalock and an audiocassette tape. Materials date to 1960.

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Abstract Or Scope: Alfred Blalock (1899-1964), surgeon-in-chief of the John Hopkins Hospital, professor, and director of the surgery department at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1941-1964), was one of two physicians who developed the "blue baby" operation and treatments for surgical shock. Collection contains correspondence, memorabilia, photographs, scrapbooks, tributes, committee materials, biographical materials, and reprints. Major subjects include Johns Hopkins Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, medical education, tetralogy of fallot surgery (blue baby syndrome), and surgery. Materials date from 1899 to 1985.

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