William D. Haggard, Jr.

 Digital Record
Identifier: 32
William D. Haggard, Jr.

Dates

  • 1918 - 1940

Creator

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Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. William D. Haggard, Jr. (1872-1940) was a surgeon, physician, and author. He was the author of many articles and books. He also was a key leader in the American Medical Association, Southern Surgical Association, and American College of Surgery. He was a Professor of Gynecology and Abdominal Surgery at the University of Tennessee from 1901-1912. Then he was Professor of Clinical Surgery at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine from 1912-1940. He also served as President for the Southern Surgical Association (1916), the American Medical Association (1925-1926), and the American College of Surgery (1933.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Acquisition Information

Acquired on Unknown Date

Abstract

Personal papers of surgeon and Vanderbilt professor William D. Haggard, Jr. Materials include: correspondence; biographical material; Senate testimony; clippings; photographs; brochures and pamphlets; reprints; manuscripts; speeches; case studies; awards and certificates; and scrapbooks. Correspondents include: Max Thorek, W. W. Keen, Charles H. Mayo. Dr. Haggard was president of the American Medical Association and the Southern Surgical Association.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Personal papers of surgeon and Vanderbilt professor William D. Haggard, Jr. Materials include: correspondence; biographical material; Senate testimony; clippings; photographs; brochures and pamphlets; reprints; manuscripts; speeches; case studies; awards and certificates; and scrapbooks. Correspondents include: Max Thorek, W. W. Keen, Charles H. Mayo. Dr. Haggard was president of the American Medical Association and the Southern Surgical Association.

Processing History

processed on Unknown Date

Subjects

Linked Records

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Eskind Biomedical Library Manuscripts Collection Repository

https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/history-of-medicine/
Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232

 

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