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Diplomas and Awards, 1, 1887-1931 Box FF1-3

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Wilburt C. Davison Certificates, 1887-1931 Box FF1-3:1

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Osler, William, 1887 Box 12

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Scrapbooks and Memorabilia, 1886-1964

Abstract Or Scope: Contains scrapbooks and memorabilia pertaining to the Davison family, Princeton University, Merton College at Oxford University, sporting events, academics, and publications. Scrapbook 1 contains memorabilia from Princeton University, Merton College at Oxford University, holidays, and vacations. Scrapbook 2 contains memorabilia from Merton College at Oxford University, including academic, sports, and social events. Materials date from 1886 to 1964.

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Family, James C. Cornell resolution, 1886 Box 46

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Wilburt Cornell Davison Papers, 1881-1979 72.3 Linear Feet (46 cartons, 2 manuscript boxes, 3 flat boxes, 1 large map folder) and 4 academic robes

Abstract Or Scope: Contains the personal and professional papers of Wilburt Cornell Davison (1897-1972), pediatrician, chair of pediatrics, and first dean of Duke University School of Medicine (1927-1960). Types of materials include correspondence, subject files, memorabilia, scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, programs, budgets, reports, deeds, poems, manuscript materials, creative writings, genealogical materials, article reprints, diplomas, and certificates and invitations. Oversized diplomas and certificates have been separated from this collection. Major correspondents include George G. Allen, Atala Davison, Jay M. Arena, F. Vernon Altvater, Bessie Baker, William B. Bell, William Preston Few, Wiley D. Forbus, Frederic Moir Hanes, Elizabeth Hanes, Julian Deryl Hart, Sir William Osler, Talmage Peele, Wilder Penfield, Watson S. Rankin, Josiah Trent, and Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Major groups and associations in the collection include Alpha Omega Alpha, American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Lincoln Hospital, Rockefeller Foundation, and Society for Pediatric Research. Major subjects in this collection include pediatrics, medical education, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University faculty and students, Duke Hospital, and Private Diagnostic Clinic. Materials date from 1881 to 1972.

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Biographical and Historical Materials, 1881-1972

Abstract Or Scope: Contains letters, reports, photographs, diplomas, and newspaper clippings pertaining to Davison's biography and genealogy. Materials date from 1881 to 1972.

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William Leek Davison Miscellaneous Papers, folder 1, 1881-1890 Box 1

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Papers, 1876-1999

Abstract Or Scope: Contains floppy disks, project proposals, correspondence, reference files, meeting minutes, slides, articles, grant proposal, financial records, site visits, and reports. Materials range in date from 1876 to 1999, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1960 to 1999.

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Edward Lanphier Collection, 1876-1999 13.5 Linear Feet (9 cartons)

Abstract Or Scope: Edward Lanphier (1922-1999) was a physician and senior scientist in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. Lanphier wrote and spoke extensively on a variety of diving subjects, including decompression in surface-based diving, comfort in underwater exercise, animal and human respiration under increased pressures, and hyperbaric treatments. During his career, Lanphier was a member of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. The collection contains his professional papers. Materials include correspondence, reports, committee materials, text of speeches and lectures, presentation notes, manuscript materials, research files, reprints, and grant files. Major subjects include diving, decompression, decompression sickness, diving physiology, and respiration. Materials range in date from 1876 to 1999, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1960 to 1999.

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OHP Historical, 1876-1920 Box 9

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Records, 1862-2000

Abstract Or Scope: Types of materials include correspondence, reports, committee materials, speeches, lectures, reference files, articles, papers, notes, research notes, grant reports, site visits, and presentations. Also included are works authored by Yount, Thomas Kunkle, Edward L. Beckman, C. V. Paganelli and Chick M. Yeung. Materials range in date from 1862 to 2000, with the bulk of materials dating from 1975 to 2000.

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David E. Yount Collection, 1862-2000 24 Linear Feet (16 cartons)

Abstract Or Scope: David E. Yount (1935-2000) was a researcher on bubble formation theory and decompression sickness, University of Hawaii professor of physics, chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii, administrator at the University of Hawaii, and a member of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). Collection contains correspondence, reports, committee materials, text of speeches and lectures, presentation notes, manuscript materials, research files, and grant files. Major subjects include diving, acoustics, decompression, decompression sickness, high-energy physics, and diving physiology. Materials range in date from 1862 to 2000, with the bulk of materials dating from 1975 to 2000.

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References - B, 1862-1981 Box 7

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Photos, 1849-1979

Abstract Or Scope: Photos exist throughout the collection and were not removed from their original context to this series. This series was created to house photos and scrapbooks that were stored separately from other photos integrated into files within the collection or that were too large to fit within those files. Note was made on the folders within other series when photos and other materials were removed. Materials date from 1849 to 1979.

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Wiley D. Forbus Records, 1849-1979 56.85 Linear Feet (30 cartons, 4 roll storage boxes, 3 map folders, 1 manuscript box, 1 flat box, 1 map tube, 1 flat box folder, 1 book box)

Abstract Or Scope: Contains the professional records of Dr. Wiley Davis Forbus (1894-1976), MD, professor and chair of the Department of Pathology at Duke University from 1930 to 1964; Area Consultant in Pathology for the Veterans Administration from 1948 through the 1960s; "chief mover" (Baker, 1959) of the North Carolina Medical Examiner's System; and Medical Education Consultant in Europe and the "Far East" from 1953 to the 1960s. Major subjects include the Department of Pathology, the Duke University School of Medicine, nursing and medical education, autopsies, the early history of Duke University, the Veterans Administration, Duke Pathological Services, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical education in the "Far East" in the 1950s and early 1960s, race relations in North Carolina, small hospitals in North Carolina, Medico-Legal concepts and practices, history of medicine in North Carolina, and early Hodgkin's disease research. These records include but are not limited to abstracts, accounts, annual reports, budgets, committee files, correspondence, course outlines, curriculum, curriculum vitae, lectures, manuscripts, memoranda, minutes, monographs, photographs, plans, proceedings, programs, protocols, publications, recommendations, reports, and schedules. An effort was made to cross reference when possible and list the contents and major topics within each folder on the folder tab for easy use. Materials date from 1849 to 1979 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1923 to 1979.

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