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  • Dr. William Bridgers standing beside the Bridgers Apparatus

    Description/Abstract: Dr. William Bridgers (R) describes some of the features of his original "Bridgers Apparatus" (used in conjunction with this table for operating on soldiers with head injuries) to Capt. William F. Hollister and Sgt. Leonard B. Clemmons. Bridgers...
    Date: circa 1944

  • Nurses attend to the wounded at the 65th General Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Nurses of the 65th General Hospital examine patients' legs. The 65th General Hospital served as an affiliated unit of the Duke University School of Medicine during World War II. Authorized on October 17, 1940, the Hospital was headed by Dr. E. L....
    Date: circa 1942-1944

  • Neurosurgical table with Bridgers Apparatus

    Description/Abstract: Demonstration of the use of the Bridgers Apparatus at the 65th General Hospital. William H. Bridgers was a fellow in surgery and chief of neurosurgery in the 65th General Hospital during World War II. Bridgers (M.D., Duke, 1936) was a member of...
    Date: 1944

  • Members of the 65th General Hospital at Duke University commencement

    Description/Abstract: Students, faculty, staff, or alumni in military uniform carrying flags and walking toward the Davison Building on Duke University's west campus during commencement ceremonies. The idea for a Duke hospital army unit was born in October 1940, the...
    Date: 1943

  • Social Services staff of Duke Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Duke Hospital staff of the Social Service Division. The Division of Social Services was founded on September 1, 1937 with the support of Ms. Doris Duke. During World War II, the Social Service Division worked with the American Red Cross to assist...
    Date: undated

  • Julia White of the 65th General Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Major Julia White, 65th General Hospital chief nurse. The idea for a Duke hospital army unit was born in October 1940, the brainchild of Wilburt C. Davison, then dean of the Duke University School of Medicine. The Army reserve unit's original...
    Date: circa 1943

  • Flag presentation at a party for members of the 65th General Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Uniformed male members of the 65th General Hospital at a formal going-away party held at the Hope Valley Country Club in Durham, N.C.. The party was held on July 15, 1942, just twelve days after receiving orders to report to Ft. Bragg, N.C. for...
    Date: 1942

  • Nurses and servicemen of the 65th General Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Uniformed nurses and servicemen of the 65th General Hospital awaiting embarkation for overseas duties. The idea for a Duke hospital army unit was born in October 1940, the brainchild of Wilburt C. Davison, then dean of the Duke University School...
    Date: undated

  • Nurses care for patients of the 65th General Hospital

    Description/Abstract: Nurses or physicians tend to patients of the 65th General Hospital. The 65th General Hospital served as an affiliated unit of the Duke University School of Medicine during World War II. Authorized on October 17, 1940, the Hospital was headed by...
    Date: undated

  • 65th General Hospital aerial view, Redgrave Park, England

    Description/Abstract: Aerial view of the 65th General Hospital buildings at Redgrave Park, England. The idea for a Duke hospital army unit was born in October 1940, the brainchild of Wilburt C. Davison, then dean of the Duke University School of Medicine. The Army...
    Date: circa 1944