Correspondence, Photographs and Clippings
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
Letter from Richard Douglas to WHW, 7-23-1906 Letter from W. S. Leathers to WHW, 6-4-37 Letter from Hugh J. Morgan to WHW, 6-4-37 Letter from Alfred Blalock to WHW, 1945 Folder. History of Vanderbilt Medical Library. August, 1952. Photographs. Dr. John T. McGill and Dr. William H. Witt. News clipping. '60th Anniversary Vanderbilt Woman's Club." Photographs of Dr. and Mrs. Youmans, Dr. Douglas, Dr. Morgan, et al.
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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