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Contains writings and reprints pertaining to the naming of the wards in Duke Hospital, planting of Osler ivy, graduation of the first class of the School of Medicine, a hearing on general statutes where Davison put forth a new definition of osteopathy, and remarks concerning his mentor John Howland. Materials date from 1926 to 1943.

Contains architectural drawings and plans for Duke University Medical School and Hospital. Material date to 1929.

Contains Davidson's diplomas and awards. Materials date from 1887 to 1969.

Contains a scrapbook and bound digital print copy of letters and articles between Dean Wilburt C. Davison and Sir William and Lady Grace Osler. The first page of this scrapbook bears the inscription: "Wilburt Cornell Davison from William Osler, in memory of Oxford, July 27, 1916". Also contains letters from the Oslers, to Dean Davison and from Grace Osler to Davison's wife, Atala Thayer Davison, and from Grace Osler's sister, Susan R. Chapin to Davison, as well as clippings, including articles either by or relating to Osler, the Oslers' obituaries, and a short manuscript by Davison, "Sir Williams Osler's story of his life." Materials date from 1913 to 1950.