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 the third and final post of our series rounding up the Duke Health individuals featured. You can find Part 1 and Part 2 here.
Onyekwere E. Akwari
First African American surgeon on the faculty of Duke University Hospital
His personal papers: Onyekwere E. Akwari Papers, 1914-2021
Eugene Stead
Former Chair of the Department of Medicine, Founder of the PA profession
His personal papers: Eugene A. Stead Papers, 1920-2000
Eugene A. Stead Oral History Interviews, 1966-2005
PAHx Digital Repository: https://medspace.mc.duke.edu/collections/st74cq459?locale=en
Charles Johnson
First Black faculty member in the School of Medicine
Oral history interview with his son: Charles D. Johnson Oral History Interview, 2024
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