In this interview, Dr. Williams discusses background in Athens, Georgia, interest in medicine, medical education at Duke University, his research, interest in genetics, Duke University's curriculum during his education, and the Research Training Program. Dr. Williams also discusses important influences at Duke, the unconventional nature of his medical studies, nontraditional courses fostered at Duke, and major events at the medical school during his deanship.
Includes subject files from the School of Medicine's Dean's Office and Wiburt C. Davison reprints and other printed materials. Types of materials are correspondence, reports, emails, schedules, notes, planning, digital files, contracts, presentations, vendor information, and philanthropic foundation materials. Materials date 1916 to 2012.