Dr. Ralph Snyderman, MD, is Chancellor Emeritus of Duke University, James B. Duke Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Duke Center for Research on Personalized Health Care. Contains the professional papers Snyderman created during his tenure as chief of the Division of Rheumatic and Genetic Diseases (1976-1985) within the Department of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Also includes research and teaching materials. Types of materials include correspondence, reports, committee materials, meeting and conference records, speeches, photographs, clippings, brochures, pamphlets, grant materials, patent materials, and writings. Major correspondents include Joseph Greenfield, Barton Haynes, George Cianciolo, and Robert Lefkowitz. Major subjects include Duke University Medical Center, Duke University Health System, School of Medicine, arthritis, and drug therapy for arthritis and inflammation. Materials date from 1951 to 1990.
Collection Context
Realia and Memorabilia Collection, 1955-20243.25 Linear Feet (2 cartons, 1 half manuscript box, 2 flat boxes), 35 loose artifacts, 9 loose plaques [5 artifacts are on loan and on display at the School of Nursing; 6 artifacts are on loan and on display in the Richmond Room D]
Abstract Or Scope
This collection was created to house artifacts and other Duke Health memorabilia. The materials in this collection are from numerous other collections held by the Duke University Medical Center Archives. Includes various artifacts documenting Duke Health. Materials date from 1955 to 2024, but the bulk of the items are undated.
Robert J. Lefkowitz Papers, 1962-2023418.25 Linear Feet (270 cartons, 1 manuscript box, 1 half manuscript box, 18 flat boxes, 3 card boxes, 8 map tubes) 1 item on the art rack and 38.7 GB
Abstract Or Scope
Contains professional papers of Robert J. Lefkowitz, James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator in the Department of Biochemistry at Duke University Medical Center. Types of materials include travel and conference materials, speeches, memoranda, committee materials, awards and honors, former employee files, old equipment files, grant materials, alumni files, material transfer agreements, mice invoices, research, and digital files. Major subjects include Duke University Department of Biochemistry, Duke University School of Medicine, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Materials range in date from 1962 to 2023.