Chapter Four: EWG VU arrival, departure and return, 1920 - 2002

 File — Box: 1b, Folder: 14
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents note

Chapter Four: EWG arriving at VU: Robinson to Kirkland, 1920 mentioning recommendation of EWG by Max Souby; Robinson to Kirkland, May,1923 mentioning Terry and second choice EWG. Robinson to Kirkland Feb, 1924 describing interview with EWG in Pittsburgh. Robinson to EWG Feb, 1924 stipulating conditions of appointment at VU. Robinson to Kirkland April, 1924 describing conversations with EWG about Terry. Robinson to Kirkland April, 1924 recommending EWG as Professor of Path. Robinson to EWG April, 1924 notifying him of recommendation. EWG to Robinson May, 1924 acknowleding receipt of letter. Robinson to EWG May, 1924 about Path Dept staffing; obinson to EWG May, 1924, about clearing of appointment; EWG to Kirkland June, 1924 accepting appointment; Robinson to EWG June, 1924 describing review of plans for dept, difficulty in selling house in Pittsburgh; Robinson to EWG April, 1925 describing duties and enclosing class schedule; Bulletin, School of Medicine, 1925; EWG departing VU: EWG to Youmans, Nov, 1951 about reaching mandatory retirement age of 65; Youmans to EWG Nov, 1951,acknowledging receipt of letter; Branscomb to EWG Jan, 1952, requesting a letter about extension of appointment; EWG to Branscomb Jan, 1952 requesting extension; Youmans to Branscomb April, 1955 not approving Branscomb's suggestion of extending EWG appointment for two years; WG to Branscomb April, 1955, notifying him that EWG was going to AFIP; Branscomb to EWG May, 1955 noting appreciation and concern "that Dean let you resign." EWG to Branscomb May, 1955 thanking the Chancellor for support. Branscomb to EWG May, 1955 expressing indignation about EWG's resignation; Youmans to EWG may, 1955 thanking him for (last) annual report and note of appreciation for EWG's services; Youmans to EWG June, 1955 x2 serving formal notice of retirement. Branscomb to EWG July, 1955 expressing regrets at missing departing Goodpastures. Goodpasture calling cards left at Branscombs. EWG to Branscomb July, 1955 thanking him for July letter. EWG to Branscomb Aug, 1955 about retirement benefits. Chapman to Collins Oct, 1999 interpreting Branscomb and Goodpasture correspondence. EWG returning to VU:Clark to EWG Nov, 1957 inviting him to use Anatomy space; EWG to Clark Nov, 1957 thanking him for offer, indicating departure from AFIP might be delayed. Shapiro to EWG Nov, 1957 offering Path space; EWG to Shapiro Nov 1957 thanking for offer, and stating they were staying in DC until 1958; Branscomb to EWG Sept, 1959 offering lab space and discussing retirement package (or lack therof). Patterson to Branscomb Oct, 1959 offering space and position to EWG

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 - 2002

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From the Collection: 12.94 Cubic Feet (24 Hollinger boxes, 1 half Hollinger box, and 3 Paige boxes.)

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From the Collection: English

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