Duke University was established in 1924 when James B. Duke, through the Indenture of Trust, designated a gift that transformed Trinity College into a comprehensive research university. The entire university is celebrating Duke’s centennial throughout the entire year of 2024. As part of the centennial celebrations, Duke is spotlighting important individuals from the past 100 years. Below are the Duke Health individuals featured in January-March 2024 along with the archival collections and resources from our collections where you can further research these individuals.
Bessie Baker
First Dean of the Duke School of Nursing
Her professional papers: Bessie B. Baker Papers, 1930-1941
Wilburt C. Davison
First Dean of the Duke School of Medicine
His professional papers: Wilburt Cornell Davison Papers, 1881-1979
David Sabiston
Surgeon and former chair of the Department of Surgery
His professional papers: David C. Sabiston Papers, 1887-2010
Collection of oral history interviews: David C. Sabiston Oral History Project
Brenda Armstrong
Pediatric cardiologist and former SOM Senior Associate Dean
Archives Blog Post
Transcript of talk given at "Tea with Trailblazers" event, 2008
Robert Califf
Cardiologist and former Director of the Cardiac Care Unit
Robert M. Califf Oral History Interview, 2007-2007
Transcript, 2007
Transcript, 2019
Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans
Philanthropic leader in health care at Duke and Durham
Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Oral History Interviews, 2006-2007
Transcript, 2006
Transcript, 2007
William J. Fulkerson
Former Executive Vice President for Duke University Health System (DUHS)
William J. Fulkerson Oral History Interview, 2019
Transcript
Wilhelm Delano “Del” Meriwether
First African-American to graduate from the Duke University School of Medicine
Wilhelm Delano Meriwether Oral History Interview, March 7, 2008
Transcript, 2008
To peruse all of the DUMCA’s holdings, visit our Collections Listing. For more information about the DUMCA email us at dumc.archives@mc.duke.edu or contact us online.