Guide to the Foundations of Excellence: An Archival Image Collection, Building Series, 1928 - 1948
Archives Department, Duke University Medical Center. |
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Abstract: Contains materials created by Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital staff documenting early clinical care activities at Duke University Medical Center. Major subjects include buildings, construction, building sites, Duke University Hospital, Duke University School of Medicine, and Durham (N.C.). Types of materials include electronic versions of photographic prints and negatives. Duke University Medical Center Archives DUMC 3702 Durham, North Carolina 27710 USA Phone: (919) 383-2653 | Fax: (919) 383-1649 Email: dumc.archives@mc.duke.edu |
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Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Historical NoteDuke University Medical Center began educating students in the 1930s with the School of Medicine opening for classes on October 2, 1930. School of Nursing classes began January 2, 1931. The foundation for a teaching institution was laid in 1924, when James Buchanan Duke used $40 million to establish the Duke Endowment and directed that $6 million be used to transform Trinity College into Duke University. The next year, upon his death, he made an additional bequest to the Endowment and the University, including $4 million to establish a medical school, hospital and nurses home.
Collection OverviewMaterials are presented in date order using assigned control numbers for each item. Online Catalog Headings
Collection SeriesContainer ListHistorical Images, Building Series, 1928-1948
Title: Duke Hospital under construction. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Trains were used to bring supplies into campus including stones from Duke's own quarry in Hillsborough, N.C. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Construction of the School of Medicine. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: School of Medicine construction. Decade: 1920 Image Description: The School of Medicine under construction. Railroad tracks were placed for steam engine trains to bring building materials to Duke University. Title: Steam engine train brings building materials to Duke University. Decade: 1920 Image Description: A steam engine train brings building materials to the site of Duke University, the School of Medicine, and Duke Hospital. Title: Duke Hospital prior to completion. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Duke Hospital with railroad tracks. Trains were used to bring supplies into campus including stones from Duke's own quarry in Hillsborough, N.C. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Construction of the Duke University School of Medicine and other buildings Decade: 1920 Image Description: The School of Medicine and other Duke University west campus buildings under construction. The original entrance to the School of Medicine is now known as the Davison building (named for the School of Medicine's first dean Wilburt Cornell Davison). Title: Train tracks leading to construction site of the School of Medicine and Duke University's west campus. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Railroad tracks were placed for steam engine trains to bring building materials, including rocks from the nearby quarry, to the site of the future Duke University School of Medicine. The partially-constructed School of Medicine as well as some workers or trustees are visible to the left of the tracks. Construction of the building was completed in 1930. Title: Duke Hospital and School of Medicine under construction. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Construction was started September 1, 1927 and was completed in 1930. Title: Construction of the Duke University School of Medicine. Decade: 1920 Image Description: Railroad tracks were placed for steam engine trains to bring building materials to the School of Medicine, now known as the Davison building. Construction of the School of Medicine was completed in 1930. Some workers or trustees are visible to the left of the tracks. Title: Baker House construction. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Baker House, located on Trent Drive, was constructed in 1931 and renovated in 1968. The building is contiguous with Duke Clinic. It housed the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology administration, clinics, diagnostic, treatment and support services including: Speech and Hearing, Oral Surgery, Pastoral Care and Counseling, departmental offices and NeuroOncology program. The building is named for Bessie Baker, the first Dean of Nursing at Duke Hospital. It was originally constructed to relocate and house graduate and student nurses living in Southgate Dormitory on the campus of the Woman's College and commuting to Duke Hospital. An additional residence, the Nurses' Dormitory, was constructed on Erwin Road to alleviate crowding of the Baker House caused by the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. Title: Duke Hospital public dispensary. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Winter view of Duke Hospital public dispensary on February 11, 1933. Duke Chapel can be seen in the background. Title: Patrons in the reading room of the School of Medicine Library. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Originally serving Duke Hospital and School of Medicine, the library began to build its book collection in 1927, well before students began classes and the Duke Hospital opened for service in 1930. Title: Duke University Quad and Davison building. Decade: 1930 Image Description: West campus Duke University Quad landscaping in process. Davison building, center, was the original entrance to the School of Medicine. Title: Duke Hospital with old cars. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Duke Hospital with old cars parked out front. Title: Original entrance to the School of Medicine. Decade: 1930 Image Description: The original main entrance to the School of Medicine is now known as the Davison building. Title: Aerial view of Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Hospital and Medical Center. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Aerial view of the newly completed Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Nearby residential neighborhoods and west campus buildings are also visible. Title: Duke University Medical Center campus, including the School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Aerial view of Duke University Medical Center campus, School of Medicine, and Duke Hospital. Title: Duke Hospital entrance. Decade: 1930 Image Description: External view of one of the entrances to Duke Hospital. Title: Davison building and Duke Hospital. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Rear view of the Davison building (right), originally the main entrance to the School of Medicine, and the rear of Duke Hospital (left). Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Outpatient Clinic main entrance. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Main entrance to the Outpatient Clinic of Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital during the construction of the Private Diagnostic Clinic. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Aerial view of early Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Construction of the Private Diagnostic Clinic continues toward the rear of the School of Medicine. Title: Original main entrance to Duke Hospital. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Patients or visitors use the main entrance of Duke Hospital. Title: People gathered outside of Duke Hospital. Decade: 1930 Image Description: People gathered outside of the newly constructed Duke Hospital. Title: Duke Hospital scullery/dishwashing area. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Scullery/dishwashing kitchen area of the newly constructed Duke Hospital. Title: Duke Hospital kitchen. Decade: 1930 Image Description: Kitchen area of newly constructed Duke Hospital. Title: Duke Hospital main entrance. Decade: 1940 Image Description: View of the hospital's main entrance from across the parking lot. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Bell building Decade: 1940 Image Description: An aerial view of the first three units of the Bell building and nearby landscaping and cars. The Bell Building was originally constructed in 1947 and underwent renovations in 1958, 1960, 1964 and 1979. The building was home to offices of the Departments of Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry and the Gross Anatomy laboratories. The Bell Building was not named until after the death of William Brown Bell in 1950. Title: Duke Hospital main entrance. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Duke Hospital main entrance and driveway with parked cars. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. Title: Students studying in the Duke University School of Medicine Library. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Students, faculty, or interns study in the reading room of the School of Medicine Library (later known as the Medical Center Library). One student is using the card catalog. Title: Duke Hospital. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Aerial view of Duke Hospital. Title: Duke University Medical Center campus and Duke Hospital Decade: 1940 Image Description: Aerial view of Duke Hospital with the first addition of the Private Diagnostic Clinics completed. Also shows much of undeveloped surrounding area of the city of Durham. Title: Nurses' home. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Dormitory for School of Nursing students, located on Erwin Rd. Title: Duke Chapel with sign for Duke Hospital. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Main entrance to Duke Chapel and parked cars in the driveway. Duke Chapel, located at the heart of the Duke University campus, was built from 1930 to 1935. Title: Duke Hospital, external view. Decade: 1940 Image Description: View of Duke Hospital from across a parking lot. Title: Bell Building. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Side view of the Bell Building. The Bell Building was originally constructed in 1947 and underwent renovations in 1958, 1960, 1964 and 1979. The bulding was home to offices of the Departments of Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, and the Gross Anatomy laboratories. The Bell Building was not named until after the death of William Brown Bell in 1950. Title: Patrons and circulation desk in the reading room of the School of Medicine Library. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Originally serving Duke Hospital and School of Medicine, the library began to build its book collection in 1927, well before students began classes and the Duke Hospital opened for service in 1930. Title: Ambulance backing up to the emergency room entrance of Duke Hospital. Decade: 1940 Image Description: An African-American worker opens the rear end of the ambulance. A guard stands in the emergency room doorway. The original emergency room unloading platform could only accommodate one ambulance. Title: Aerial view of Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Hospital, and west campus. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Aerial view of Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Hospital, and west campus. Title: Aerial view of Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Decade: 1940 Image Description: Aerial view of Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Hospital, and some of Duke University's west campus. 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