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Eleanor B. Easley Papers, 1910-2004

Contains the personal and professional papers of Dr. Eleanor Beamer Easley, MD (1907-1998), a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology who practiced in Durham, North Carolina. Easley was the first female graduate of Duke University School of Medicine's first four-year class. In 1941, Easley helped co-found the Durham Women's Clinic. Types of materials include notes from talks and presentations, writings, meeting minutes, agendas, articles, reports, photographs, correspondence, memberships, degrees, awards, and clippings. Major subjects include Durham, North Carolina; nursing; obstetrics and gynecology; women physicians; women's health; and Watts Hospital. Materials range in date from 1910 to 2004.
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Writings and Presentations, 1944-1983

Contains Easley's published writings and written notes of speeches and presentations given before medical students, community organizations, and professional societies and organizations. Topics include women's health; women working in a male-dominated culture or field; how economic, social, and psychological factors affect health; teaching sexual education in public schools; and the obstetrics and gynecology field. Materials range in date from 1944 to 1983.