Inventory of the Alpha Omega Alpha records, 1931 - 2002
Abstract:
This collection documents the administration and activities of the Alpha chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha at Duke University, installed locally in 1932. Duke members have included faculty, house staff and students. AOA was a honorary medical society. The collection contains lists of member names; banquet planning correspondence and programs; symposia abstracts, presentations materials, and papers. Types of materials include brochures, correspondence, lists, programs, and booklets. Major subjects include Duke University School of Medicine and medical students. Materials range in date from 1931 to 2002.
- Contact Information:
- Duke University Medical Center
Archives and Memorabilia
DUMC 3702
Durham, North Carolina
27710 USA
Phone: (919) 383-2653
Fax: (919) 383-1649
Email: dumc.archives@mc.duke.edu
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- Duke University Medical Center Library
- Creator
- Alpha Omega Alpha. Alpha Chapter (Duke University)
- Title
- Alpha Omega Alpha records, 1931 - 2002
- Extent
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- 100 items,
- 1.5 linear feet
- 3 record storage boxes
- Call Number
- AR0067
- Location
- Archives Stacks: 9b
Administrative Information
- Copyright Notice
- Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
- Preferred Citation
- [Identification of item], Alpha Omega Alpha records, Duke University Medical Center Archives.
- Acquisitions Information
- Acquired; A2003-060, 2003.
- Transfer; A2004-006, 2004.
- Transfer; A2006-043, 2006.
Historical Note
The Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Fraternity was organized at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois on August 25, 1902. The name of the society was changed to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in 1934. The society's motto is "Worthy to serve the suffering." The society's primary goal is to recognize and perpetuate excellence in the medical profession.
The Duke University chapter, the Alpha chapter, was installed on April 29, 1931 with three members: Jay M. Arena, George W. Heinitsh, and John Fletcher Lovejoy. All were members of the 1932 class of the School of Medicine. The chapter has been continually active at Duke, with new members from the School of Medicine and hospital initiated each spring. Students are elected for membership by chapter members during their junior and senior years based on academic performance and personal qualities.
The Duke chapter activities include administration of a student-taught supplement to the second-year Physical Diagnosis course. During the annual Alpha Omega Alpha Original Studies Symposium, a one-day symposium during which medical students present their third-year research findings via either poster or platform presentations. The chapter also elects house staff, faculty and alumni whose academic and personal qualities demonstrate excellence in the profession. Ed Halperin, M.D. currently serves as councilor for the Duke Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha. Previous councilors have included James F. Glenn and Edward S. Orgain.
Collection Overview
This collection documents the activities, administration, and membership of the Alpha chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha at Duke University, installed locally in 1932. Duke members have included faculty, house staff and students. The collection contains lists of member names; banquet planning correspondence and programs; symposia abstracts, presentations materials, and papers. Types of materials include brochures, correspondence, lists, programs, and booklets. Major subjects include Duke University faculty and medical students.
Items are arranged in approximately chronological order. Folders are numbered.
Online Catalog Headings
- Students, Medical
- Duke University. School of Medicine.