James W. Ward
Dates
- 1929 - 1973
Creator
- Ward, James W. (James Wilson) (Person)
Notes about Access to this Collection
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Reproduction Rights
Copyright is retained by Eskind Biomedical Library Special Collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
James W. Ward (1909-1993) was a researcher, author, and professor. He received both his Ph.D. (1935) and M.D. (1940) from Vanderbilt. He held many positions during his career at Vanderbilt including going from Assistant Professor to Professor of Anatomy (1940-1974); Acting Head of the Department of Anatomy (1960-1963); and Professor of Neurology (1970-1974). He was also President of the Southern Society of Electroencephalography from 1955-1956. He was a member of the following: American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Anatomists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Tennessee Academy of Science (President, 1963-1966), and the Southern Society of Anatomists (President, 1965-1966).
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
Acquired on Unknown Date
Abstract
Personal papers of Vanderbilt alumnus, professor, anatomist and neurologist James W. Ward (1909-1993). Materials include: correspondence; biographical material, lecture material; manuscripts and notes; catalogs; subject files on equipment; lab material; and photographs.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Personal papers of Vanderbilt alumnus, professor, anatomist and neurologist James W. Ward (1909-1993). Materials include: correspondence; biographical material, lecture material; manuscripts and notes; catalogs; subject files on equipment; lab material; and photographs.
Processing History
processed on Unknown Date
Repository Details
Part of the Eskind Biomedical Library Manuscripts Collection Repository
Eskind Biomedical Library
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