Creator: Persons, Elbert L. (Elbert Lapsley), 1904-1970 - Archives & Manuscripts at Duke University Libraries Search Results

Class notes, 1923 Box 3

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Coursework, 1923-1926

Abstract Or Scope: Includes a small amount of Persons' study books and coursework while at Harvard Medical School. Contains guides on medical topics, class notes, and papers. Materials date from 1923 to 1926.

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Professional Papers, 1923-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes correspondence; contracts pertaining to consultant work not with the United States Armed Forces; professional membership records; reports; studies; meeting materials; class notes, study books, and school papers from medical school; schedules; medical licenses; speeches and writings by Persons; programs; and other printed materials not directly related to Persons' work at Duke. Also includes a set of teaching lantern slides. Materials date from 1923 to 1970.

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Elbert L. Persons Papers, 1923-1970 11 Linear Feet (7 cartons, 1 manuscript box)

Abstract Or Scope: Contains the professional and a small amount of personal papers of Elbert Lapsley Persons (1904-1970), Professor of Medicine and Professor of Community Health Sciences at Duke University. Types of materials include professional and personal correspondence, grant materials, records pertaining to Persons' time with the 65th General Hospital, Duke Medicine, and the ACP, as well as administrative records, guides, brochures, programs, schedules, information on Duke Medicine's Annual Medical Symposium, meeting materials, schedules, notes, photographic materials, a small amount of personal papers, speeches, writings, and contracts. Materials range in date from 1923 to 1970.

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Bacteriology, 1924-1925 Box 3

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Pathology, 1924-1925 Box 3

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Pharmacology, 1924-1925 Box 3

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Persons' papers from Harvard Medical School, 1924-1926 Box 3

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Duke University School of Medicine and Hospital, Dedication program, 1931 Box 2

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Facilities, 1931-1966

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials relating to Duke Medicine buildings and clinics. Materials include correspondence, programs, invitations, historical notes, memos, notes, brochures, administrative records and printed materials. Materials date from 1931 to 1966.

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Duke Medicine, 1931-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials pertaining to the Arthritis Grant in which Persons was involved; Duke Medicine's annual Medical Symposium documents; correspondence, statistics, reports and studies, schedules, meeting materials for committees and groups, articles, guides, brochures, notes, and other administrative materials used to promote the School of Medicine, Duke Hospitals, and to train and assist faculty and staff. Also contains information about Duke Medicine buildings and clinics such as the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC), Hanes Ward, and the Rheumatism Clinic. Materials date from 1931 to 1970.

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"Manual for the Guidance of Clinical Clerks", 1932-1933 Box 2

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Faculty and Staff, 1932-1969

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials created for Duke Medicine faculty and staff. Materials include booklets, manuals, handbooks, correspondence, memos, writings, administrative records, and a Medical Center House Staff listing. Materials date from 1932 to 1969.

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Army Regulations, 1934-1936, 1940-1942 Box 4

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Licenses, 1934, 1956 Box 4

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Other, 1934-1967

Abstract Or Scope: Includes Persons' licenses, a small amount on ACTH and Cortisone research, a postgraduate course taken by Persons at New York University Medical School Center, printed materials, correspondence, information about Persons' visiting professorship at Meharry Medical College, and Persons' teaching lantern slides. Materials date from 1934 to 1967.

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65th General Hospital, 1934-1967

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting both Persons' and Duke University Medical School's involvement in the 65th General Hospital. Contains the 65th's history, correspondence, army regulations, organizational information, files on individuals in the 65th, notes, reports, reunion materials, and other information pertinent to the 65th. Also includes a reported contributed to by Persons about a 1945 trip to investigate German medical schools. Materials date from 1934 to 1967.

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United States Armed Forces, 1934-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes administrative records and materials about the 65th General Hospital and other military consultant work done by Persons. Contains correspondence, notes, rosters, lists, reports, printed materials, programs, and military regulations. The bulk of the materials include records documenting Persons' time with the 65th General Hospital during World War II and the later consulting work Persons did for the Army and the Veteran's Administration. Photographic materials have been moved to the Photograph Collection. Materials date from 1934 to 1970.

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Post Graduate Course in Gastrointestinal Diseases (October 31-November 2, 1935), 1935 Box 2

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Medical Symposiums, 1935-1952

Abstract Or Scope: Documents Duke Medicine's annual medical symposium. Includes programs, correspondence, memos, and meeting materials. Materials date from 1935 to 1952.

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Diseases of the Heart, Circulation and Kidney (October 15-17, 1936), 1936 Box 2

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Duke University Medical Society, 1937-1942, 1966-1968 Box 2

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Committees and Groups, 1937-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting Duke Medicine's committees and groups in which Persons was involved. Contains correspondence, meeting materials, proposals, memos, studies, reports, printed materials, notes, and other materials pertaining to Duke Medicine's committees and groups. Materials date from 1937 to 1970.

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Medical Center House Staff, 1938-1939, 1963-1965 Box 2

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Diseases of the Lungs and Thorax (October 19-21, 1939), 1939 Box 2

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Diseases of Metabolism and Diseases of the Blood Forming Organs (October 31-November 2, 1940), 1940 Box 2

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Correspondence, 1940 Box 4

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Individuals, Lovell, Duward L., 1940 Box 4

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Individuals, Finkelstein, Harold, 1940-1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Jacobs, Julian, 1940-1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Parsons, Philip B., 1940-1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Peele, Talmage L., 1940-1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Sanger, Paul W., 1940-1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Applicants (A-I), 1940-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Applicants (J-Z), 1940-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Manning, Isaac H. Jr., 1940-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Ziv, Louis B., 1940-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Query, Richard Z., 1940-1948 Box 4

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Correspondence, 1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Cason, John F., 1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Hardy. Clyde T., 1941 Box 4

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Individuals, Wright, DeWitt, 1941 Box 4

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Hospital Unit Organization, 1941-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Lee, Albert F., 1941-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Rude, Joe C., 1941-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Upchurch, Samuel, 1941-1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Weeks, Kenneth D., 1941-1948 Box 4

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The Birth of the 65th General Hospital, Sponsored by Duke University School of Medicine, 1942 Box 4

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Christmas Dinner program, 1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Baylin, George Jay, 1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Horack, Harold M., 1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Johnson, Walter R., 1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Peace, Clifford H., 1942 Box 4

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Individuals, Reque, Paul G., 1942 Box 4

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Correspondence, 1942-1943 Box 4

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Reports, Hospital Unit (folder 1 of 2), 1942-1945 Box 4

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Reports, Hospital Unit (folder 2 of 2), 1942-1945 Box 4

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10th North Carolina Regional Meeting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (October 29, 1943), 1943 Box 6

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Regional Meetings, 1943-1967

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting the ACP's regional meetings help around North Carolina, in Durham, Winston-Salem, and Chapel Hill. Contains correspondence, programs, and schedules. Also contains a small amount of materials from regional meetings in Virginia and Nebraska. Materials date from 1943 to 1967.

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American College of Physicians (ACP), 1943-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes correspondence, programs, printed materials, notes, travel records, and clippings pertaining to ACP's annual sessions, regional meetings, postgraduate courses, boards and committees, member files, statistics, insurance program, and the first telecast medical symposium held on September 23, 1954. Materials date from 1943 to 1970.

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Certificate of Appreciation, 1945 Box 4

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Reports, "Investigation of Certain German Medical Schools, CIO Trip No. 636", 1945 Box 4

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13th North Carolina Regional Meeting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (October 18, 1946), 1945-1946 Box 6

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Correspondence, 1945-1948 Box 4

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Notes, 1945, 1952, circa 1950-1955, undated Box 4

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The Application of Military Medicine to Civilian Practice (October 4-5, 1946) (folder 1 of 2), 1946 Box 2

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The Application of Military Medicine to Civilian Practice (October 4-5, 1946) (folder 2 of 2), 1946 Box 2

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Correspondence, 1946-1947 Box 1

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Sawyer, L. Everett, 1946-1966 Box 5

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Office of the Surgeon General (Fort Bragg, North Carolina), 1946-1969 Box 4

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Chronological, 1946-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes personal and professional correspondence arranged chronologically. Materials date from 1946 to 1970.

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Correspondence, 1946-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes incoming and outgoing personal and professional correspondence with the bulk of the correspondence dating from the 1950s to 1970. Personal and professional correspondence are mixed together and contain other materials such as receipts, clippings, product advertisements, invitations, conference speeches, telegrams, and memos. Topics discussed in the personal correspondence include family events, travel, thank you notes, correspondence to different companies Persons patronized, reservations, and invitations. Topics discussed in the professional correspondence include department appointments, professional organizations, consultations, research, letters to journal editors, and recommendations. Major correspondents include Eugene Stead, Jesse Helms, C.E. Persons, and P. Walter Davis. Large amounts of correspondence is also located in the following series: United State Armed Forces and American College of Physicians. The materials are arranged both alphabetically and chronologically and date from 1946 to 1970.

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Veteran's Administration (Fayetteville, North Carolina), 1946-1970 Box 4

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Consulting, 1946-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting Persons' consulting work with the Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the Veteran's Administration in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Types of materials include correspondence, administrative records, and notes. Also includes a materials documenting the consultants' tour to Germany and Austria in 1951 that Persons' attended with the purpose of improving the quality of care and instruction in medical facilities in those countries. Materials date from 1946 to 1970.

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Member Files, 1946-1970

Abstract Or Scope: Includes member files in Persons' possession from when he was active in the ACP. Contains correspondence, proposal for membership forms, administrative records, and a small amount of member biographies. Materials date from 1946 to 1970.

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Schools of Medicine and Nursing Executive Committees, 1947 Box 2

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Diseases on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (October 17-18, 1947), 1947 Box 2

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28th Annual Session in Chicago, Illinois (April 28-May 2, 1947), 1947 Box 5

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14th North Carolina Regional Meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (November 14, 1947), 1947 Box 6

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Correspondence, 1947 Box 6

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Curriculum Committee, 1947-1948, 1960?, undated Box 2

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Department of Medicine, 1947-1953, 1959, 1964, undated Box 2

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Loveland, E. R., 1947-1959 Box 5

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General correspondence, 1947-1960 Box 4

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Whitaker, Paul, 1947-1961 Box 5

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Annual Sessions, 1947-1967

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting the ACP's annual meetings. The bulk of the materials include correspondence and programs. Materials date from 1947 to 1967.

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Low sodium diet, 1947, circa 1940-1949 Box 6

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Symposium on Therapy (November 4-6, 1948), 1948 Box 2

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29th Annual Session in San Francisco, California (April 19-23, 1948), 1948 Box 5

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15th North Carolina Regional Meeting in Durham, North Carolina (December 3, 1948), 1948 Box 6

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Hickman, John B., 1948-1955 Box 5

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The Basis of Disease (October 13-15, 1949), 1949 Box 2

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30th Annual Session in New York City, New York (March 28-April 1, 1949), 1949 Box 5

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16th North Carolina Regional Meeting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (December 9, 1949), 1949 Box 6

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Postgraduate Courses, 1949-1950 Box 5

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Rundles, Ralph W., 1949-1953 Box 5

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Fringe Benefits Duke Insurance Program Committee, 1949, 1954-1956, undated Box 2

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Postgraduate Courses, 1949-1967

Abstract Or Scope: Includes materials documenting the ACP's postgraduate courses. Contains correspondence, course materials, planning, and printed materials. Materials date from 1949 to 1967.

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Bradford, A.L. Colonel, 1950 Box 1

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Crane, P. Willard, 1950 Box 1

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