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Records, 1949-1996

This collection consists of information about Duke University Medical Center's Central Supply and Blood Bank, a retirement speech given by Clarence Ellsworth Gardner, and reprints of three of Ivan W. Brown's articles. The materials regarding the Central Supply and Blood Bank include correspondence between Brown and Elmer L. DeGowin, a member of the Department of Internal Medicine at University Hospitals at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. This correspondence, dated June to August 1949, includes photographs of the Duke's Central Supply and Blood Bank, as well as a print of the general floor plan of Central Supply. Types of materials include correspondence, photographs, a floorplan, a speech, and reprinted articles. Materials range in date from 1949 to 1996.

  2. Ivan W. Brown Papers, 1949-1996

Ivan W. Brown Papers, 1949-1996 0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Ivan W. Brown (1915-2009) graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1940 and is a former James B. Duke Professor of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. This collection consists of correspondence between Ivan W. Brown and Elmer L. DeGowin regarding Duke University Medical Center's Central Supply and Blood Bank, a retirement speech given by Clarence Ellsworth Gardner, and reprints of three of Ivan W. Brown's articles. One of these articles details the adventures of Wilburt C. Davison, Wilder G. Penfield, and Emile F. Holman. Materials range in date from 1949 to 1996.

Unit Reports, Orders, Newsletters, Rosters, Commendations, 1942-1953

This subseries includes correspondence, unit reports, hospital regulations, and newsletters. Also contains a separate historical report of the Nursing Service and a summary by chief surgical officer Clarence Gardner of his work. Materials date from 1942 to 1953.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002
  3. General Collected Materials of the 65th Base Hospital and the 65th General Hospital, 1917-2002

Field Hospital Data, 1944-1945

Materials include a complete record of patient admissions, dispositions, deaths, and clinical abstracts of severely wounded men. One is for George Buske, a case later publicized by Ivan Brown. Also contains extensive clinical study data on the early use of penicillin in treating syphilis. Materials date from 1944 to 1945.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002
  3. General Collected Materials of the 65th Base Hospital and the 65th General Hospital, 1917-2002

Photographs, circa 1942-1946

This subseries contains photographs of the units work and leisure activities, as well as some graphic pictures of severe wounds. There are additional photographs in the Norman Ross Papers Series and the O. Norris Smith Papers Series. Materials range in date from circa 1942 to 1946.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002
  3. General Collected Materials of the 65th Base Hospital and the 65th General Hospital, 1917-2002

Art Reproductions, circa 1944-1959

This series includes postcards, a map, and sketches. Also contains work by British artist Frank A. Beresford. Beresford, a soldier, was treated by members of the 65th General Hospital. He later created several paintings and prints of their activities. Materials range in date from circa 1944 to 1959.

  2. 65th General Hospital Collection, 1917-2002
  3. General Collected Materials of the 65th Base Hospital and the 65th General Hospital, 1917-2002