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  • Susan R. Chapin to Wilburt C. Davison

    Description/Abstract: November 5, 1950 letter from Susan R. Chapin to Wilburt Davison thanking him for a copy of his "Thumbnail Sketch" and "Reminisces" of Sir William and Lady Grace Osler.
    Date: November 5, 1950

  • Miss Farrar, Mrs. Trent, and Mrs. Farrar in Old Hosptial Library

    Description/Abstract: Black and white photo of early library staff and Mrs. Trent in original library reading room.
    Date: 1950s

  • Apothecary jar. Label: Raiz Colch

    Description/Abstract: Apothecary jar. Late 19th century. Ceramic. Label: Raiz Colch. Decorated in gold and black with pink roses. 10" tall.
    Date: late 19th Century

  • In honor of...died in service WWII

    Description/Abstract: Bronze plaque honoring Duke School of Medicine graduates who died in service during WWII.
    Date: 1951

  • Kuntscher Nail

    Description/Abstract: The Küntscher nail is an internal fixation device used to maintain the position of the fracture fragments during healing. Dr. Gerhard Küntscher pioneered this method in 1939 and it was used during WWII to quickly heal soldiers. This particular...
    Date: 1951

  • Ophthalmoscope

    Description/Abstract: Ophthalmoscope donated by David C. Sabiston, Jr., MD
    Date: 20th Century

  • Apothecary jar. Label: Extr: Achic

    Description/Abstract: Apothecary jar. Late 19th century. Ceramic. Label: Extr: Achic. Decorated in gold and black with pink roses. 10" tall.
    Date: late 19th Century

  • Kymograph

    Description/Abstract: Kymograph. Electric. 1950s. Brass drums mounted on teak base. Instrument used to measure and graphically record physiological responses: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, muscle contraction, nerve impulses, etc.
    Date: 1950s

  • Medicine Bottle

    Description/Abstract: Medicine Bottle, Owens-Illinois Glass Company
    Date: 20th century

  • Apothecary jar. Label: Ext: De Coloq

    Description/Abstract: Apothecary jar. Late 19th century. Ceramic. Label: Ext. De Coloq. Surrounded by a semi-circle of golden leaves. 10.75" tall.
    Date: late 19th Century