William Henry Welch correspondence, 1887-1933
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Summary
- Creator:
- Welch, William Henry, 1850-1934
- Abstract:
- A group of letters spanning Welch's career, chiefly written to him, but including one early 1887 letter returning a revised manuscript to Dr. Canfield. One notable letter introducing Welch, then at Johns Hopdkins, to Congressman Robert Bremner, is signed by Woodrow Wilson from the White House in 1913. Includes many pieces of correspondence to and from Wilburt C. Davison of the Duke University School of Medicine, including a 1933 telegram to Welch on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary.
- Extent:
- 24 items
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.10963
Background
- Scope and content:
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A group of letters spanning Welch's career, chiefly written to him, but including one early 1887 letter returning a revised manuscript to Dr. Canfield. One notable letter introducing Welch, then at Johns Hopdkins, to Congressman Robert Bremner, is signed by Woodrow Wilson from the White House in 1913. Includes many pieces of correspondence to and from Wilburt C. Davison of the Duke University School of Medicine, including a 1933 telegram to Welch on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary.
- Biographical / historical:
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U.S. physician, scientist, and educator.
- Processing information:
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Processed by: Rubenstein Staff
Finding aid derived from MARC record using DukeMARC2EAD-HOMproject.xsl, December 2014
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- General note:
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Forms part of the Trent Manuscripts Collection.
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Physicians -- Correspondence
- Format:
- Records and correspondence
History - Names:
- History of Medicine Collections (Duke University)
Duke University. School of Medicine -- Faculty
Duke University. School of Medicine -- History
Davison, Wilburt Cornell, 1892-1972
Welch, William Henry, 1850-1934
Welch, William Henry, 1850-1934
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William Henry Welch correspondence, 1887-1933, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.