In the 1960 Aesculapian, an artist depicted their interpretation of the "treacherous journey" through the Medical School. The artist, RLR (possibily fourth year student Richard L. Reece), inscribed his work:
"In the treacherous journey through...
Hamblen came to Duke University in 1931 as a member of the original faculty. He organized Duke's Division of Endocrinology in 1936 as a division of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During his career at Duke, Hamblen was an associate...
Chief Murray Cato, one of the five divers who participated in Duke's simulated dive to 1,000 feet beneath the surface of the sea, tests the new underwater equipment in the hyperbaric chamber's "wet pot." The test dive was a joint project of Duke...
Dr. George W. Brumley Jr., Director of Newborn Service [Pediatrics] displaying type of electrode (scalp electrode) used to determine if a baby is suffering from fetal distress.
Physical therapy students, class of 1947, listening to a lecture. Virginia Whitfield, PT, teaching. Row nearest the blackboard, left to right: Winnie Lawson, Jane Dees, Martha Parks, Sally Bassett, Lois Nordwall; Middle row, left to right: Doris...
Dr. William G. Anlyan and School of Medicine students. (Left to right) Rebecca Trent Kirkland, Joyce Umstead, Thomas F. Henley, Jay Hopkins, Gitta Jackson Lampertz, and Richard Damiano. Dr. Anlyan was chancellor of Duke University Medical Center...
Carl Rogers was part of the original staff of Duke Hospital. He was known as the much beloved and admired "right hand" man of School of Medicine dean Wilburt C. Davison, who called him his "assistant dean."
The Seeley G. Mudd Building is located at the heart of the Medical Center campus. The building was constructed between 1973 and 1975. It opened in November 1975 and was dedicated May 8, 1976. The Medical Center Library occupies much of the building.
In addition to working as an attendant on Duke's psychiatric ward, Gabriel Lasker spends time on a dental research problem. An anthropoligist, Gabriel helped with Chinese language classes of the Civilian Public Service Unit. On October 27, 1942,...
Dr. Wiley D. Forbus with students. Forbus was a professor and chairman of the Department of Pathology and chief pathologist to Duke Hospital from 1930 until his retirment in 1960.
Duke Health employees gather around a piano as part of Soul Day celebrations. From left Pam Rochelle, Emergency Room; Frenchee Wiggins, Tumor Registry; Lydia Wilson, Nursing Inservice Education; Ralph Green, Unit Services; Diane Bradsher,...
Dr. Busse joined Duke University in 1953 as chair of the Department of Psychiatry, a position he held until 1974. In 1965 he was named J.P. Gibbons Professor of Psychiatry. Busse was also dean of Medical and Allied Health Education at Duke...
Prentiss L. Harrison graduated from the Duke Physician Assistant Program in 1968. He was the first African American physician assistant in the country.
Uniformed Duke University Dietetics Program students get together in Duke Gardens for the 1 o' clock kick. (Left to right) Anne Tyor, Betty Lang Thorne, Gwen Pfifer Gregg, Betty Jessup Martin, Shirley Kennedy Thorne, Betty Bonden, Erin Ross...
Josiah Charles Trent received his undergraduate degree from Duke in 1934. From 1939 to 1948 he was on the house staff and assistant professor of surgery in charge of thoracic surgery. He died in 1948. The Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation...
Students of Dr. Wiley D. Forbus. Forbus was a professor and chariman of the Department of Pathology and chief pathologist to Duke Hospital from 1930 until his retirment in 1960.
This picture may have been taken on Duke's east campus. The people included in this picture are: Mrs. Robert L. Ross, Mrs. William Lloyd, Mrs. J.F. Strickland, Mrs. R.J. Reeves, Mrs. E. P. Alyea, Mrs. Frank L. Fuller, Jr., Mrs. L.M. Edwards, Mrs....
Front view of the Bell Building. The Bell Building was originally constructed in 1947 and underwent renovations in 1958, 1960, 1964 and 1979. The building was home to offices of the Departments of Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Obstetrics and...
The Beta Epsilon chapter of the Phi Chi fraternity was established in the School of Medicine on May 18, 1930. Phi Chi medical fraternity was founded on March 31, 1889 and incorporated on May 6, 1901. Phi Chi is an international organization having...