School of Nursing cadet nurses in uniform. Bessie Baker was the first dean of the School of Nursing (1930-1938). The first class was admitted on January 2, 1931 and graduated on June 7, 1933.
In the interview, Pugh-Myers discusses her experiences as a member of the first class of practical nurses at Duke Hospital and her subsequent career working as a practical nurse in both public and private sectors.
Donna Allen Harris speaks about her background, primarily in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; the impetus for integrating the local high school being unknown to her; her being a part of the group that was going to integrate the local schools at...
Moseley Award winners at the School of Nursing commencement ceremony for Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Pictured are Annette Baker, Carolyn Beethan, Denise Herrore, dean of the school Ruby Wilson, Carswell Hoots, and Sandra Pettit.
A young girl is weighed by a nurse (most likely a student nurse). The School of Nursing opened its doors to nursing students on January 2, 1931. The first degrees offered to students were the Diploma in Nursing and the B.S. in Nursing.
School of Nursing preclinicals attending an informal dance on the terrace of Baker House (also the nurses' residence). Bessie Baker was the first dean of the School of Nursing (1930-1938). The first class was admitted on January 2, 1931 and...
School of Nursing preclinical students and parents arriving at Baker House. Faculty members and junior big sisters greet them. Bessie Baker was the first dean of the School of Nursing (1930-1938). The first class was admitted on January 2, 1931...
A School of Nursing student holds an African-American infant patient in the pediatrics ward. Part of the pediatrics ward mural is visible in the background.
Uniformed School of Nursing students on front steps of building. Bessie Baker was the first dean of the School of Nursing (1930-1938). The first class was admitted on January 2, 1931 and graduated on June 7, 1933.
Uniformed students and staff in the School of Nursing library reading room in either Hanes House or Baker House. The nursing library was part of the Duke Hospital library until it was moved to the second floor of the Baker House in April 1944....
Phyllis Jane Mertz was president of the preclinical class and a member of the School of Nursing class of 1952. The dean at this time was Margaret Pinkerton (1939-1946).