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  • African American licensed practical nursing students

    Description:
    Four African American LPN (licensed practical nursing) students and a Duke University Hospital staff member or nursing instructor gathered around a table. The students are enrolled in a cooperative program between Durham city schools, State...
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  • Addie Butler, practical nursing student

    Description:
    Mrs. Addie Butler, left, a practical nursing student, gets some instruction from a nurse on Matas ward. This photograph was taken by Phyllis Cole and appeared in the December 10, 1971 issue of the Intercom newsletter.
    Date:
    December 10, 1971

  • Addie Butler, LPN, Minot Ward

    Description:
    Licensed Practical Nurse Addie Butler poses on the Minot Ward.
    Date:
    May 1978

  • Louise Prince, LPN

    Description:
    Louise Prince, LPN poses for the camera on the occasion of her 25th work anniversary at Duke.
    Date:
    1984

  • Louise Prince, LPN

    Description:
    Louise Prince, LPN poses for the camera on the occasion of her 25th work anniversary at Duke.
    Date:
    1984

  • Anne Gunn, ALPN and CORT

    Description:
    Ann Gunn was Duke’s first postgraduate LPN to achieve national certification in operating room technique. A Durham native, she came to Duke in 1964 to receive her LPN training. Gunn then worked on the general surgical unit from 1965-1969. In 1969...
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  • Anne Gunn, ALPN and CORT

    Description:
    Ann Gunn poses in front of the door to Operation Room 10. She was Duke’s first postgraduate LPN to achieve national certification in operating room technique. A Durham native, she came to Duke in 1964 to receive her LPN training. Gunn then worked...
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  • Jean Spaulding

    Description:
    Jean Spaulding was the first African American woman to graduate from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1972.
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