Collection: Davison Society Records, 1961-2023 - Archives & Manuscripts at Duke University Libraries Search Results

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Abstract Or Scope: Contains records from the Student American Medical Association (SAMA, pre-1975), and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA, 1975-1981). Major topics include society membership and participation, annual conventions, and rural and international health. Types of materials include policies, membership lists, correspondence, event posters, and reference files. Materials are arranged chronologically and range in date from 1961 to 1981.

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Abstract Or Scope: The Davison Society is composed of the entire student body of the Duke University School of Medicine. The Davison Council is the student government organization for the Duke University Medical School. The Council consists of individuals both elected and appointed to handle matters as they pertain to the entire medical school. This collection primarily contains records from the Davison Society's Davison Council, the Student American Medical Association (SAMA), and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). The majority of the records are from the 1970s and many deal with issues such as the Vietnam War, abortion, marijuana, women in medicine, and curriculum changes. Types of materials include meeting minutes and agendas, policies, membership lists, correspondence, articles, reference files, event flyers, reports, photographs, and digital files. Materials are arranged chronologically and range in date from 1961 to 2023.

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Abstract Or Scope: Materials originate from Davison Society council meetings. The files are divided according to officer terms. Types of materials include officer lists, committee lists, election information, meeting minutes, and agendas. Materials are arranged chronologically and range in date from 1968 to 1987.

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