Inventory of the Ray E. Brown Papers, 1926 - 1974
Abstract:
Contains papers and records of Ray Everett Brown, hospital administrator and educator on hospital administration at several institutions, including the University of Chicago, Duke University, Harvard, and Northwestern University. Types of materials include correspondence, conference brochures, publications, speeches, clippings, photographs, ephemera, and general administrative paperwork. Major subjects include hospital administration and administrative education. Materials range in date from 1926 to 1974.
- 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
- Title
- Ray E. Brown Papers, 1926 - 1974
- Creator
- Brown, Ray E.
- Extent
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- 7.5 linear feet
- 5 records storage boxes
- Repository
- Duke University Medical Center Archives
- Call Number
- MC0050
- Location
- Archives Stacks: 16c
Administrative Information
- Access Restrictions
- This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals or IRB approval may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Duke University assumes no responsibility.
- Materials in boxes 1 and 4 must be screened for sensitive or confidential materials before they can be accessed.
- 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], Ray E. Brown Papers, Duke University Medical Center Archives.
- Processing Information
- Processed by Cate Putirskis, completed February 2007
- Encoded by Cate Putirskis, February 2007
Biographical Note
Ray Everett Brown was a hospital administrator and educator in the field of hospital administration. Brown started his career in this field in 1940 as Superintendent of the Shelby (North Carolina) Hospital, before earning his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1943. Brown returned briefly to North Carolina in 1943, taking concurrent positions at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem as Superintendent, and as a Professor in Hospital Administration at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest College (University). Brown returned to the University of Chicago in 1945 to become the Superintendent of Clinics and Hospitals, a position he held until 1961. In 1961, Brown became the Vice President for Administration at the university, a position he held until 1964. From 1947-1964 Brown was also a professor in various schools for the University of Chicago, and was director of the graduate program in Hospital Administration from 1951-1962.
In 1964, Brown moved to Duke University to head the newly-created graduate program in Hospital Administration (and also taught courses in the program). In 1967 he moved again, this time to become both Professor in Administration at Harvard as well as to serve as the Executive Vice President of Affiliated Hospitals Center in Boston. Brown made a final career move in 1970, returning to Chicago to serve as both the Executive Vice President of McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University and as Professor of Management.
In addition to his positions with these universities, Brown held affiliations and positions with many hospital administration organizations during his career. Always active in the American Hospital Association (AHA), Brown served as their president during the 1955-1956 term and received their Distinguished Service Award in 1963. Also active in the American College of Hospital Administrators (ACHA), Brown served as president of the organization during 1959-1960. Brown also acted as a consultant to several corporations and hospitals as they worked to develop better administrative policies, and was a member of several research projects, including the White House Conference on Health in 1965. Brown frequently spoke at medical conventions and was acknowledged by his peers to offer progressive ideas and sound advice about the current and future states of hospital administration. In addition to serving as an editor for several medical publications, Brown was also a frequent! contributor and ultimately wrote one book, Judgment In Administration, which was published in 1966. Brown also created the National Forum on Hospital and Health Affairs seminar while at Duke, which continues to meet semi-annually.
Collection Overview
Organized into the following series: Administrative, Speaking Engagements, Publications, Personal, Miscellaneous, and Photographs.
Online Catalog Headings
- Brown, Ray E.
- American College of Hospital Administrators.
- American Hospital Association.
- Illinois Hospital Association.
- American Protestant Hospital Association.
- Association of University Programs in Hospital Administration.
- Bowman Gray School of Medicine --Faculty.
- University of Chicago -- Faculty.
- Duke University -- Faculty.
- Affiliated Hospitals Center (Boston, Mass.) -- Faculty.
- Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) -- Faculty.
- National Forum on Hospital and Health Affairs.
- Hospital Administration.
- Hospital Management.
- Hospital Administration Education.
Collection Series
Container List
Contains correspondence, general administrative paperwork, and files relating to specific administrative duties.
Contains correspondence, conference brochures, schedules and advertisements for speaking appearances, as well as notes, outlines and drafts of speeches.
Contains correspondence regarding publications as well as listings of the publications and some drafts and final copies.
Contains personal items and correspondence as well as congratulatory correspondence regarding various career achievements.
Contains news releases, invitations, clippings, ephemera, and items related to the formation of the American College of Hospital Administrators (ACHA)'s Ray E. Brown Management Collection.