Box 4
Container
Contains 58 Results:
Photograph of Col. John C. Burch, with his sons John and Lucius, at Ft. Sam Houston (January 1, 1945)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 02
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Newspaper clipping: "Vanderbilt Medical Professors [Drs. Hugh J. Morgan and John C. Burch] Decorated for Army Services" (undated, but post-July, 1945). Another clipping on this subject entitled, "The Doctors' Part"
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 03
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Letter from William Waller to Lucius Burch, Jr. (February 2, 1945), passing on compliments about his legal ability. Letter sent to Mrs. Lucius Burch, Sr.
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 04
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Letter from Dr. Burch to Dr. Ernest Goodpasture of Vanderbilt, declining with thanks the offer to establish a fellow ship in his memory (June 14, 1945). Dr. Goodpasture’s reply (June 22, 1945) is also present
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 05
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Letter of appreciation from Chancellor O.C. Carmichael on the occasion of Dr. Burch's retirement (June 30, 1945)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 06
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Three newspaper clippings: "Vanderbilt Medical School Department Chairman Retires," "41 Years of Service" (both ca. July 1, 1945), and "Tributes Paid Dr. Burch, Dr. Leathers" (October 31, 1945).
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 07
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Copy of statement placed in minutes of Vanderbilt Executive Faculty eulogizing Dr. Burch (see diary, October 28, 1945). Cover letter from Dr. Sam Clark dated October 22, 1945
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 08
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Cards, letters, report cards, and school pictures by the Burch grandchildren
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 02, item: 09
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1880 - 1945
Editorial from Nashville Tennessean praising the work of a Nashville Academy of Medicine committee on hospital needs (April 18, 194[6]). The committee was chaired by Dr. John C. Burch
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03, item: 01
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1946 - 1946
Letter to Mrs. John C. Burch of Memphis (widow of Dr. Burch's brother) from (Rev.?) Theodore J. Barth (October 8. 1946)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03, item: 02
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1946 - 1946
Copies of a memorial poem dedicated to Mr. John C. Burch
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03, item: 03
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1946 - 1946
Copies of "Morituri Salutamus," a poem by Longfellow, distributed at the 50th anniversary reunion of the Vanderbilt Class of 1896. Also a copy of Dr. Burch's name tag
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03, item: 04
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1946 - 1946
Letters from Sarah and Elsie Burch, Dr. Burch's grand daughters, and one of Elsie's report cards
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 03, item: 05
Identifier: 01
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
Personal papers of Lucius Burch, Vanderbilt alum, Dean of the Medical School and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This collection consists primarily of Burch's diaries covering the period 1921-1959, also includes some family correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are typescripts and notes on letters of the maternal grandparents of Sarah Polk Cooper Burch and the family letters of the paternal grandfather of Lucius E. Burch. Dates on these...
Dates:
1946 - 1946
Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 01
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 02
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up"
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 03
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 04
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Inspirational quotation by Charles Kingsley (typed), with another in Dr. Burch's hand. Undated
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 05
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Memorandum (presumably by Lucius Burch, Jr.) on "Whether the Tennessee legislature may authorize a particular county to levy a local sales tax…" (undated)
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, item: 06
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
Letters from the Burches' granddaughter Sarah and her sisters, along with report cards, greeting cards, etc. Of particular interest is a story about the Burches and Buffalo Bill
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 04, oversize: 07
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents note
From the File:
1947 Folder, including: 1. Memorial resolution by Calvary Church in honor of John C. Burch, Dr. Burch's brother (January 28, 1947). 2. Letter from Dr. William Witt and others to Mrs. Lucius E. Burch regarding her role as "Quinq Queen" at the class reunion of Vanderbilt Class of 1896 (undated, but pre-June 4, 1947). 3. Message to Dr. and Mrs. Burch at Beersheba (July 16, 1947): "Mr. & Mrs. P[aul] Davis cannot come up." 4. Daily cash report for the Burch Clinic, October 22, 1947. 5....
Dates:
1947 - 1947
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