Collection: Realia and Memorabilia Collection, 1955-2024 - Archives & Manuscripts at Duke University Libraries Search Results

Realia and Memorabilia Collection, 1955-2024 3.25 Linear Feet (2 cartons, 1 half manuscript box, 2 flat boxes), 35 loose artifacts, 9 loose plaques [5 artifacts are on loan and on display at the School of Nursing; 6 artifacts are on loan and on display in the Richmond Room D]

Abstract Or Scope: This collection was created to house artifacts and other Duke Health memorabilia. The materials in this collection are from numerous other collections held by the Duke University Medical Center Archives. Includes various artifacts documenting Duke Health. Materials date from 1955 to 2024, but the bulk of the items are undated.

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Oscilloscope, undated Object REAL095

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Department of Anatomy (AR.0014), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes an oscilloscope from the Department of Anatomy. Artifact is undated.

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Paul Harris Fellow Medal, undated Object REAL092

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William G. Anlyan (AR.0016), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a Paul Harris Fellow Medal from the William G. Anlyan Papers. Artifact is undated.

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Med. Ctr. Library patches, undated Object REAL013

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Duke Medical Center patch (same as A2009-057), undated Object REAL014

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Historical Images in Medicine buttons, [1994] Object REAL015

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No Whinig Pin, undated Object REAL104

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Together Everyone Achieves More Key Chain, undated Object REAL103

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DUMCL's Stronges Link Pin, 2002 Object REAL102

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Duke Medicine Thoughtful Care Pin, undated Object REAL101

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Duke Medical Center Library Pin - Blue Gem on Book, undated Object REAL100

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Medical Center Library (AR.0037), 1994-2000, undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes medical center library and medical center patches, historical images in medicine buttons, various medical center pins, and a keychain. Artifacts are from 1994 to 2000 and undated. The bulk of the materials are undated.

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Japanese chest with hat and stand, undated Object REAL086

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Pagoda, undated Object REAL087

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Doll, undated Object REAL088

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Glass case for Doll, undated Object REAL088A

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Two plaques, undated Object REAL089

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Two vases, undated Object REAL090

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Pouch, undated Object REAL110

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Student Affairs Records - School of Medicine (AR.0042), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes items given to Dr. Dan Blazer from the dean of a Japanese medical school in the 1990s. At the time, Blazer was the Dean of Medical Education. Artifacts include a Japanese chest with hat and stand, a pagoda, a doll and doll case, 2 plaques, 2 vases, and a pouch. Artifacts are undated.

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Student patch, undated Object REAL001

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Student nurse bag, undated Object REAL002

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School of Nursing blue and white rectangular patch, undated Object REAL003

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U.S. Cadet Nurse patch, undated Object REAL004

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Two cadet nurse pins (attached to cardboard backing), undated Object REAL005

Abstract Or Scope: 4 pins total (two pieces of baking with two pins

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White ribbon with 1961 printed in blue; attached nametag:Carol Kreps, South Charleston, W.Va., undated Object REAL006

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Name badge from nursing uniform, undated Object REAL061

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U.S. Cadet Corps Nurse pin, undated Object REAL062

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Sigma Theta Tau pin, undated Object REAL063

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School of Nursing (AR.0048), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Contains School of Nursing artifacts. Materials include various patches, a nurse bag, pins, a nametag, and a badge. The following artifacts are on display at the School of Nursing: name badge from nursing uniform, U.S. Cadet Corps Nurse pin, and the Sigma Theta Tau pin. Artifacts are undated.

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25th anniversary button, undated Object REAL007

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Physician Assistant Program (AR.0053), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a button from the 25th anniversary of the Physician Assistant Program. Artifact is undated.

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Davison Cup:Davison Club-Davison Society tennis tournament, undated Object REAL008

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Davison Club (AR.0065), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes the Davison Cup from the Davison Club-Davison Society tennis tournament. Artifact is undated.

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Founders Society of Duke University Award (Susan C. and John E. Dees), undated Box REAL111

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Susan C. and John E. Dees Papers (MC.0090), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes Duke's Founders Society award given to Susan C. and John E. Dees. Award is undated.

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50th anniversary button, undated Object REAL009

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60th anniversary button (white with blue lettering), undated Object REAL010

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60th anniversary button (blue with white lettering), undated Object REAL011

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Department of Physical Therapy (AR.0094), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes the Department of Physical Therapy 50th and 60th anniversary buttons. Artifacts are undated.

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Device to remove bubbles from blood, undated Object REAL075

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Bone spur with hole to tie surgical thread, undated Object REAL076

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Device worn by surgeons to keep surgical thread in the hand, undated Object REAL077

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Duke Surgical Instrument Shop (AR.0137), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes medical devices created by the Duke Surgical Instrument Shop. Artifacts are undated.

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Flagpole, undated Object REAL012

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65th General Hospital (MC.0001), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes the 65th General Hospital's flagpole. Artifact is undated.

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Society for the Preservation of PA History pin, undated Object REAL052

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North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 25-year anniversary pin, undated Object REAL053

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Institute of Medicine founding member pin, undated Object REAL054

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Watts Hospital Symposium tie clip, 1974 Object REAL055

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American Academy of Physician Assistants pin, undated Object REAL056

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Challenger tie tack, undated Object REAL057

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Duke University 25th anniversary pin and tie tack, undated Object REAL073

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Davison Club pins and tie tack, undated Object REAL074

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Eugene Stead (MC.0024), 1974, undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes various pins and tie tacks that belonged to Eugene Stead. Artifacts are from 1974 and undated.

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Experimentation chair, undated Object REAL072

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Albert Heyman (MC.0027), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes an experimentation chair from the Albert Heyman Papers. Artifact is undated.

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60th birthday celebration button, undated Object REAL016

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Robert J. Lefkowitz (MC.0039), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a 60th birthday celebration button from the Robert J. Lefkowitz Papers. Artifact is undated.

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Fishing rod, undated Object REAL017

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Barnes Woodhall (MC.0043), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a fishing rod from the Barnes Woodhall Papers. Artifact is undated.

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Telly Award, 1998 Object REAL099

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Dan G. Blazer (MC.0049), 1998

Abstract Or Scope: Includes the Telly Award from the Dan G. Blazer Papers. Artifact is from 1998.

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Boston-style doctor's bag [20th century], undated Object REAL018

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Spencer bright-line haemacytometer, undated Object REAL019

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Ophthalmoscope, Auburn, NY:Welch & Allyn Co. model no. 106, undated Object REAL020

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Blood pressure (cuff gauge), Rochester, NY Tycos, undated Object REAL021

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Pocket case with plastic dilators, undated Object REAL022

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Hellige hemometer, undated Object REAL023

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Bernard Fetter (MC.0063), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Contains artifacts from the Bernard Fetter Papers. Includes a Boston-style doctor's bag and various medical devices. Artifacts are undated.

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NIHR [National Institute for Healthcare Research] beer bottle, undated Object REAL024

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NIHR [National Institute for Healthcare Research] mug, undated Object REAL025

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David B. Larson (MC.0070), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes the National Institute for Healthcare Research (NIHR) beer bottle and mug from the Davis B. Larson Papers. Artifacts are undated.

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Loprest:EsophagoscopeNew York:America Cytoscope Makers, Inc., undated Object REAL045

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Hirschowitz gastroduodenal fiberscope Pelham Manor, NY American Cytoscope Makers, undated Object REAL046

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Julian M. Ruffin (MC.0080), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes medical devices from the Julian Meade Ruffin Papers. Artifacts are undated.

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Valves in the Heart of the Big Apple paperweight, May 10-12, 2001 Object REAL026

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Festival of Britain - Commemorative Glass, undated Object REAL093

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Double Jigger Shot Glass - Engraved DCS, undated Object REAL094

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David C. Sabiston (MC.0081), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Contains artifacts from the David C. Sabiston Papers. Includes a paperweight, a commemorative glass, and a shot glass. Artifacts are undated.

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Blalock clamp, undated Object REAL051

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Alfred Blalock (MC.0093), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a Blalock clamp from the Alfred Blalock Papers. Artifact is undated.

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Plaque:Duke University [School of Nursing] 50th Reunion - Class of 1937, 1987 Object REAL059

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Lucille Lopp (MC.0121), 1987

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a Duke University School of Nursing 50th reunion plaque for the Class of 1937 from the Lucille Lopp Collection. Artifact is from 1987.

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Timex wrist watch, undated Object REAL027

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Student scissors, circa 1955-1958 Object REAL060

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Sue Ellen Biswell (MC.0122), circa 1955-1958, undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes artifacts from the Sue Ellen Clevenger Biswell Nursing Memorabilia collection. Contains a Timex wrist watch and student scissors. The student scissors are on display at the School of Nursing. Artifacts are from circa 1955 to 1958 and undated.

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Santa Filomena lantern, undated Object REAL058

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Carol O. Skipper (MC.0144), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a Santa Filomena lantern from the Carol O. Skipper Nursing Memorabilia collection. Artifact is undated.

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Cushing Ward basket, circa. 1945 Object Object

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Anna Fetter (MC.0145), undated

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a Cushing Ward basket from the Anna Fetter Nursing Memorabilia collection. The Cushing Ward basket is on display at the School of Nursing. Artifact is undated.

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