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. This is Part 2 of our series rounding up the Duke Health individuals featured. You can find Part 1 here.
J. Deryl Hart
First Chair of the Department of Surgery and University President
His professional papers: J. Deryl Hart Papers and Records, 1916-1987
Digitized materials on MEDSpace
Keith Brodie 
Former Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and University President
H. Keith H. Brodie Oral History Interview, June 17, 2004
Transcript
Jean Gaillard Spaulding
Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and first Black woman SOM graduate
Jean Spaulding Oral History Interview, October 3, 2006
Women in Duke Health online exhibit
William Anlyan 
Former Medical School Dean and Vice President & Chancellor for Health Affairs
His professional papers: William G. Anlyan Papers, 1930-2015
William G. Anlyan Oral History Interviews, 1978-2007
Transcript, 2007
MaryAnn Black
Associate Vice President for Community Relations for Duke Health
MaryAnn E. Black Oral History Interview, January 22, 2004
Transcript of talk given at "Tea with Trailblazers" event, 2010
Women in Duke Health online exhibit
Ralph Snyderman 
Former Chancellor for Health Affairs, President and CEO of Duke University Health System
His personal papers: Ralph Snyderman (Personal) Papers, 1899, 1968-2006
His Chief papers: Ralph Snyderman (Chief) Papers, 1951-1990
His Chancellor records: Ralph Snyderman (Chancellor) Records, 1899-2015
Ralph Snyderman Oral History Interviews, 1990-2019
Transcript, 1995
Transcript, 2019
Donald Love
One of Duke Hospital’s first Black employees