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Register of the David Russell Perry Alphabetical Files, 1917-1976

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Descriptive Summary

Title
David Russell Perry Alphabetical Files, 1917-1976, (Bulk 1955-1970)
Creator
Perry, David Russell
Repository
Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185
Language
English.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information please consult the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], David Russell Perry Papers, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Processing Information
Encoded by Alvin Pollock
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note

David Russell Perry is a physician at Watts Hospital (Durham, N.C.) and Coroner of Durham County. He is also an alumnus of Wake Forest University and Jefferson Medical College.

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Collection Overview

Pertains to Perry's career as a general practitioner on the staff of Watts hospital (Durham, N.C.), Coroner of Durham County, and his affiliations with several service organizations. They include the American Legion (Durham, N.C.), Temple Baptist Church (Durham, N.C.), Baptist Hospitals, Inc., Yates Baptist Association, and the alumni associations of Campbell College, Wake Forest University, and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Perry was also a member of the Durham Sports and Recreation Committee.
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Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
List of Series in Collection
Alphabetical Files Series
Oversize Material
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Detailed Description of Collection

Alphabetical Files Series

Box 1
American Legion, 1936-1976
Campbell College, 1912-1975   (3 folders)
Coroners and Medical Examiners of N.C., 1953-1972
Correspondence, Financial Papers, Family Clippings, 1937-1976, undated
Durham and Durham County, 1953-1974
Durham Chamber of Commerce Sports and Recreation Committee, 1955-1975
Durham Sports Enterprises, Inc., 1937-1967
Box 2
Durham-Orange County Medical Society and N.C. State Medical Society, 1930-1973
Jefferson Medical College, 1930-1976
Lincoln Hospital, 1948-1967
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Inc., 1950-1969   (7 folders)
Box 3
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Inc., 1970-1973   (3 folders)
North Carolina Baptist State Convention, 1946-1975   (2 folders)
Temple Baptist Church, Durham, NC 1953-1973   (2 folders)
Wake Forest College, 1942-1952   (2 folders)
Box 4
Wake Forest College/University, 1953-1975, undated   (2 folders)
Watts Hospital, 1933-1975
Yates Baptist Association, 1958-1974   (4 folders)
Miscellaneous, 1977-1980

Oversize Material

Ovsz. Box 103
Correspondence, Financial Papers, Family Clippings, 1937-1976, undated