Guide to the Myrtle Irene Brown papers, 1946-1975


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Abstract:
Contains the professional papers of Myrtle Irene Brown, faculty member and dean (1968-1970) of the Duke University School of Nursing. Types of materials include correspondence, minutes, reports, building plans, evaluations, teaching materials and committee materials. Forms part of the Duke University School of Nursing Records. Major subjects include Duke University School of Nursing and nursing education. Materials range in date from 1946 to 1975.
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
Processed by
Emily Glenn
Date Completed
December 2003
Encoded by
Emily Glenn
Date Encoded
January 2004

Descriptive Summary

Title
Myrtle Irene Brown papers, 1946-1975
Creator
Brown, Myrtle Irene
Extent
2 record storage boxes,
2,000 items,
3.0 linear feet
Repository
Duke University Medical Center Archives.
Call Number
AR0020
Location
Archives Stacks: 15e

Information for Users

Access Restrictions
No restriction.
Usage Restrictions
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], Myrtle Irene Brown Papers, Duke University Medical Center Archives.
Provenance
Acquisition unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn
Completed December 2003

Biographical Note

Myrtle Irene Brown was born in 1915 and educated at New York University (Ph.D., 1961). She served Duke University as Professor of Nursing, Director of Patient Care, and Dean of the School of Nursing (1968-1970) and was later a Professor of Nursing at University of South Carolina (Columbia). Brown conducted research for the American Nurses' Foundation and the Bureau of State Services, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. She authoredChanging Maternity Care Patterns in Migrant Puerto Ricans (1961)Nursing Care of the Aged: An Annotated Bibliography for Nurses(1967), Working with Older People: A Guide to Practice (1969/1971), and was a contributor to Nursing Research Conference (1970). The Myrtle Irene Brown Award for Excellence in Nursing Research was created in her honor by the Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Columbia, South Carolina).

Collection Overview

Contains correspondence, minutes, reports, building plans, evaluations, teaching and committee materials of Myrtle Irene Brown, faculty member and dean (1968-1970) of the Duke University School of Nursing. Forms part of the Duke University School of Nursing records. Materials range in date from 1946 to 1975.

Online Catalog Headings

Brown, Myrtle Irene
Duke University. Dept. of Nursing.
Duke University. School of Nursing.
Duke University -- Faculty.
Education, Nursing.

Collection Series

Detailed Description of the Collection

Papers, 1946-1975
Box 1
Annual lecture series, 1963-1965
Committee on Nursing Education
Graduate Curriculum Committee, 1963-1966
Graduate Curriculum Committee, 1966-1967
Graduate Curriculum Committee, 1968
Honors Committee
Faculty Development, 1969-1970
Rehabilitation Committee, 1967-1968
Vice Provost's Advisory Committee
Conferences, Distributive Nursing and Child Health, 1973-1974
Nursing Education Committee Minutes, 1965-1967
Committee on Nursing Education University, 1967-1968
Maternity Faculty Minutes, 1968-1969
Graduate Studies Committee, 1968-1969
Rosters of Doctoral Candidates, National League for Nurses/PHS Fellowships
Undergraduate financial aid
Freshman Promotions and Welfare Committee, Graduating Class of 1967
Graduate Committee, 1965-1966
Graduate Faculty Committee
Curriculum Committee, 1953-1960
Curriculum Committee, 1961-1962
Curriculum Committee, 1960-1961
Vice Provosts Advisory Council, 1963-1964
Curriculum Committee (Department of Undergraduate Studies), 1965-1968, 5 folders
Admissions Committee, 1964-1965
University Council Summaries, 1957-1962
Summary of Work of Curriculum Committee
Council Meeting, May 16, 1961
Wilson, Florence K., Report on the School of Nursing, 1946-1954
Co-Curricular Activities, 1969-1970
Committee on Community Facilities and Resources
Graduate Studies Committee, 1967-1968
Subcommittee on Senior Year Curriculum
Social Committee, 1967-1970
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 1968-1969
Undergraduate Advisement Committee, 1969-1970
Undergraduate Curriculum Policies Committee, 1967-1968
Undergraduate Faculty Council, 1968-1969
University Undergraduate Faculty Council, 1967-1968
Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Undergraduate Instruction, 1968-1969, University
Health Affairs Committee
Committee On Undergraduate Instruction, Undergraduate Faculty Council, 1967-1968
Student-Faculty Advisory Committee, 1968-1969
Miscellaneous Committees, 1968-1969
Annual Lecture Series Committee, 1964-1966
Library Committee, 1966
Box 2
APAC (Associate Provosts Advisory Committee)
Curriculum materials, 1968, 2 folders
Hospital Advisory Committee
Admissions Committee, 1966-1967
Committee on Undergraduate Studies, 1967-1968
Undergraduate Curriculum Minutes, 1966-1967
Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Undergraduate Instruction, 1968-1969
Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Undergraduate Instruction, 1967-1968
Assistant Directors & Supervisors Committee
Academic Standards, 1968-1969
Administrative Structure, 1969-1970
Advisory Committee on Admissions, 1967-1969
Faculty Supervisor’s Committee
VA Dean's Committee, 1967-1968
Committee on By-Laws and Organization, 1968-1969
Committee Memberships, School of Nursing, 1967-1968
Faculty Organization and By-Laws Committee, School of Nursing, 1968-1969
Faculty Social Committee
Faculty Meeting, Spring,1975
Ad Hoc Continuing Education Committee, 1966
Faculty Committee Organization, 1968-1969
Facilities Committee, Medical Center Minutes, 1964-1966
Supply list
Elizabeth Hanes House for nurses, blueprint
Programming Committee for new Medical Center
Nursing education buildings
Facilities, committees and plans, 1964-1969, 7 folders
Duke-North Carolina Central University Joint Committee, 1968-1970, 5 folders
Report of the Duke University School of Nursing, September 1, 1967 - February 1, 1970, 1970
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