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

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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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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Enlistment of Nurses, circa 1940-1942 Box 4

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Elson, Kendall, 1950, undated Box 1

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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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Eagle's Nest Camp, 1952-1959, undated Box 1

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Durham-Orange County Medical Society, 1957-1969 Box 3

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Durham-Orange County Heart Association, 1952-1953 Box 3

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Durham-Orange County Health Fair, 1962-1963 Box 3

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Duke University School of Medicine and Hospital, Historical notes, undated Box 2

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Duke University School of Medicine and Hospital, "Eminent Men for Whom Duke Hospital Wards are Named" booklet, undated Box 2

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

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

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Duke University Convocation program (September 24, 1964), 1964 Box 2

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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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Duke Eastern North Carolina Postgraduate Course mailer, undated Box 2

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Duke Athletic Association, 1967 Box 1

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Drug Company Representatives, 1964-1965, undated Box 1

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Diseases on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (October 17-18, 1947), 1947 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 the Heart, Circulation and Kidney (October 15-17, 1936), 1936 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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Diets, circa 1940-1949

Abstract Or Scope: Includes food lists and recipes for a variety of different types of diets such as diets for weight loss, G.I. Tract issues, diabetes, high protein, high calcium, high vitamins, arthritis, low purine residue, low sodium, the smooth diet, as well as a small amount of correspondence pertaining to the Rice Diet. Materials date from circa 1940 to 1949.

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Diabetic diet, circa 1940-1949 Box 6

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Deryl Hart Pavilion, Dedication, 1966 Box 2

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

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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, 1960-1962 Box 2

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Davis, Walter Royall, 1957-1967, undated Box 1

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

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Credentials Committee, 1952-1969 Box 5

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Crane, P. Willard, 1950 Box 1

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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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