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Dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine: 1952-1953, 1993 November 30

 Item — Box: 15
Identifier: Part 12

Scope and Contents

Hunter was invited by Dr. Parsons in 1952 for job as the Dean of Medicine; though the School of Medicine was very small and poor, but had an excellent reputation for turning out reputable graduates. Hunter found the budget situation impossible to work with; was invited back to U.Va. after all candidates had been interviewed. Colgate Darden was the current president and was persuasive in convincing Hunter to come to U.Va. Hunter was attracted by the fact that the University was an old school with great assets. He viewed U.Va. as a relatively small, manageable, high quality academic setting not requiring a big administrative machine. Hunter’s agenda included gaining financial support from the State Assembly, turning out more graduates on a slightly larger scale, accepting the cream-of-the-crop applicants, and providing better jobs and training. Hunter’s first years were spent working with students, teaching, and being with patients. He did not come to U.Va. with aggressive ideas for building and growth.

Dates

  • Creation: 1993 November 30

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet

Physical Description

1 master videocassette, 1 preservation DVD

Repository Details

Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository

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