Duke Medical Center Archives November 2025 Archive
November 17, 1975: Opening day at the Duke University Medical Center Library
Posted On: November 17, 2025 by Rebecca Williams
Fifty years ago today, the ribbon was cut in the doorway of the new Medical Center Library space in the Seeley G. Mudd Building. Prior to this date, the library was housed in the basement of the Duke Hospital. The interiors of the building have changed since 1975 as well as the area that surrounds the library. To celebrate the 50th birthday of our building, we are sharing some photos of our library from 1975 and from today in 2025!
Then and Now: Entrance to the Library
Then and Now: 1st floor
Then and Now: 1st Floor Reading Room
Then and Now: Lobby Area
Then and Now: Stairs to Second Floor
Then and Now:… MORE
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At Your Service Exhibit Now on Display!
Posted On: November 5, 2025 by Rebecca Williams
At Your Service: Duke's Civilian Public Service Camp #61
The Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Room
On Display October 21, 2025 – May 3, 2026
On October 16, 1940, the Civilian Public Service (CPS) was established as an alternative to military conscription for conscientious objectors. These men who declined military service due to religious beliefs were placed in CPS camps, or units, across the United States and given jobs on the home front to help support the war effort. They worked in soil conservation, forestry, firefighting, agriculture, social services, and mental health. In all, there were 152… MORE
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Remembering Dr. E. Harvey Estes
Posted On: November 3, 2025 by Rebecca Williams
The Duke Community was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. E. Harvey Estes. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to care.
Dr. Edward Harvey Estes Jr., MD was born May 1, 1925 in Gay, Georgia. He graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia (1944, BA; 1947, MD). He began his medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta and completed it at Duke University Hospital. Prior to joining Duke's staff in 1953, Estes served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1952. He became chief of the cardiology service at Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital from 1953 to 1954 and chief of the medical service at the Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital from 1956 to 1962. In 1966, Estes was appointed Chair of the newly created… MORE
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