World War I Experiences
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Personal papers of Vanderbilt alum, professor, and military physician William H. Witt. Materials include:correspondence; diary (WWI); manuscripts; speeches; clippings, memorial material.
Dates
- Creation: 1898 - 1952
Creator
- From the Collection: Witt, W. H. (William Henry) (Person)
Notes about Access to this Collection
All collections are subject to applicable Vanderbilt University privacy and confidentiality policies. Collection specific restrictions: No Restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.37 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Diary of' Dr. Witt's travels and experiences in the Vanderbilt Medical Unit during World War I "A Day in France," March 1, 1918. "At the Mercy of the French Barber (an incident of the World War)," handwritten copy and typescript. "To the Members of the Old Oak Club from Nevers, France, Nov. 1, 1918," handwritten copy and typescript. Letter from WHW to Owen Wilson, November 10th, 1918. Manuscript of an address to a Vanderbilt War Memorial meeting. News clipping. "Vanderbilt Medical Unit of World War I Recalled," January 17, 1942 Photograph. Vanderbilt Hospital Unit S 1950 meeting.
Repository Details
Part of the History of Medicine Manuscripts Collection Repository
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232
historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu
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