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 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-18. Description is written in: English, Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries George N. Aagaard papers Aagaard, George N 6667 1.36 cubic feet 1 box and 1 oversize folder 1954-2003 Photographs, correspondence, ephemera, article reprints, Aagaard Lecture Series records, and School of Medicine Faculty Auxiliary records related to the second dean of the UW School of Medicine English .

Dr. George N. Aagaard (1913-1997) served as the second dean of the University of Washington School of Medicine from 1954 to 1964. Afterwards, he continued as a distinguished faculty member at the UW medical school for the rest of his career and officially retired in 1984.

Source: https://www.washington.edu/news/1997/05/08/dr-george-n-aagaard-former-dean-and-long-time-medical-school-faculty-member-dies-in-seattle/ (accessed 12 February 2026)

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Series 1, George and Lorna Aagaard Lectures Series 2, Papers and Photographs Series 3, Oversize Files

Photographs, correspondence, ephemera, article reprints, Aagaard Lecture Series records, and School of Medicine Faculty Auxiliary records related to the second dean of the UW School of Medicine.

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University of Washington School of Medicine, Office of the Dean Records

Series 1, George and Lorna Aagaard Lectures 1st Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1965 6667-001 Box 1

Jacob Bronowski, "Impact of the New Biology"

 2nd Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1966 6667-001 Box 1

Roger Revelle, "Food, Fertility, and Man's Fate"

 3rd Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1968 6667-001 Box 1

Constantinos A. Doxiadis, "Cities for Human Development

 4th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1969 6667-001 Box 1

Philip R. Lee, "Prescription Drugs, Public Policy, and the Medical Profession"

 5th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1971 6667-001 Box 1

Roger O. Egeberg, Asst. Sec. Health, Education & Welfare in Nixon Admin

 6th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1973 6667-001 Box 1

Bror A. Rexed, Director General, Swedish National Health Board

 Cancelled George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1975 6667-001 Box 1

Lewis Thomas, "The Future Role of Science in Medicine"

 7th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1977 6667-001 Box 1

Albert R. Jonsen, "The Rights of Physicians and the Public Good"

 8th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1978 6667-001 Box 1

Franz J. Ingelfinger, "Medical Arrogance: Myth or Fact?"

 9th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1979 6667-001 Box 1

Eli Ginzberg, "The Changing Health Care Scene"

 10th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1980 6667-001 Box 1

Alan Dundes, "Life is Like a Chicken Coop Ladder: A Study of German National Character through Folklore"

 11th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1983 6667-001 Box 1

Frederick C. Robbins, "Medical Education: Is it Meeting Society's Needs?"

 12th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1985 6667-001 Box 1

Alexander M. Capron, "Moral Choices and Public Challenges Facing Medicine"

 13th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1986 6667-001 Box 1

Samuel P. Asper, "Opportunities in Third World Health"

 14th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1987 6667-001 Box 1

Donald A. Henderson, "The Child Survival Revolution"

 15th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1989 6667-001 Box 1

Abrahamson, Steve; Petersdorf, Robert; Schwarz, M. Roy, "Future Directions in Medical Education"

 16th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1992 6667-001 Box 1

Arnold S. Relman, "Reforming the American Health Care System"

 17th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1996 6667-001 Box 1

Daniel D. Federman, "The Physician as the Patient's Advocate: Apostrophic Guidelines"

 18th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 1999 6667-001 Box 1

June E. Osborn, "Where Do We Stand with the Twin Epidemics of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse?" with remarks from Paul G. Ramsey and David C. Dale at the dedication of the Aagaard Tower

 19th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 2001 6667-001 Box 1

Christine K. Cassel, "The End of Life: The Beginning of Medicine"

 20th Annual George and Lorna Aagaard Lecture on Medicine and Society 2003 6667-001 Box 1

Rosemary A. Stevens, "The Realpolitik of Medical Professionalism"

 Series 2, Papers and Photographs Manuscripts and Publications 1983-1991 6667-001 Box 1 Lecture Mailing Lists 1983-1991 6667-001 Box 1 "A Dinner for George and Lorna Aagaard": Program and Correspondence 1994 6667-001 Box 1 Faculty Auxiliary 1993-2001 6667-001 Box 1 Correspondence regarding George Aagaard'sappointment as the dean of the UW School of Medicine 1954 6667-001 Box 1 Correspondence, clippings, booklets, and photographs regarding George Aagaard's time as the dean of the UW School of Medicine 1955-1983 6667-001 Box 1 Miscellaneous Photographs 1985 6667-001 Box 1 Medical Alumni News: Volume 20, No. 2 1997 6667-001 Box 1 Photographs of George and Lorna Aagaard undated 6667-001 Box 1 University of Washington Daily, Special Hospital Dedication Issue 1959 6667-001 Box 1 Series 3, Oversize Files Potraits of Executive Committee of the School of Medicine undated 6667-001 OS Folder 1 Scroll presented to Aagaard from the Executive Committee of the School of Medicine 1964 6667-001 OS Folder 1 Portrait of George Aagaard undated 6667-001 OS Folder 1 NCME Medical TV Guide for: June 21 through July 18, 1971 1971 6667-001 OS Folder 1