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John Berrien Lindsley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0041
Abstract Small collection of correspondence that belonged to John Berrien Lindsley (1822-1897), author, educator and professor at the University of Nashville, whose greatest contribution was the advancement of public health, public education, and medical education in Tennessee and the South. The collection includes letters to J.B. Lindsely, his wife, and Louise Lindsley, from various sources; one letter by Dr. Lindsley; eulogy of Dr. Lindsley by D.C. Smith; manuscript on history of Nashville...
Dates: 1860 - 1906

Van Sinderen Lindsley Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0661
Abstract

Biographical file includes photographs and reprints of biographical entries.

Dates: 1878 - 1971

Felix Randolph Robertson Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0828
Abstract

Biographical file includes an article about Dr. Robertson being the first Nashville pediatrician, historical notes, personal bibliography, and medical journal reprints.

Dates: 1836 - 1976

Hugh Wagner Stallworth Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0383
Abstract

File contains photocopies of newspaper articles

Dates: 1968 - 1986

John Brown Thomison Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0896
Abstract

File contains biographical articles and tributes, as well as a compiliation entitled "But I Digress" of some of Dr. Thomison's editorials that appeared in the Southern Medical Journal during his tenure as editor 1977-1992. Also contains published obuturary that appeared in Tennessean Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Dates: 1977 - 12013; Majority of material found in 2013 - 2013

Shirley C. Titus Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-1189
Abstract

File contains photographs, biographical article, and a report prepared by Ms. Titus and submitted to Vanderbilt Chancellor James H. Kirkland in 1933 regarding a ten year plan for the development of the School of Nursing.

Dates: 1940 - 1961

Robert O. Tucker Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0907
Abstract

Photocopy of biographical article published in Tennessee the Volunteer State vol IV 1923, and a copy of an address delivered to the graduating class of the medical department of the University of Tennessee in 1902.

Dates: 1923 - 1923

John M. Watson Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0927
Abstract

File contains biographical sketches including photocopies from The Centennial History of the Tennessee State Medical Association,Southern Practitioner Journal, and Nashville Journal of Medicine and Surgery,

Dates: 1876 - 1930

Dottie West Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0939
Abstract

Several published newspaper articles on the life and death of country music star Dottie West, obituaries.

Dates: 1991 - 1991

Olin West Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0086
Abstract

Personal papers of Vanderbilt alum and epidemiologist Olin West, a primary figure in the development of the Tennessee State Department of Public Health. The collection contains manuscripts on public health and one photograph.

Dates: 1898 - 1922

Olin West, Sr. Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0940
Abstract

File contains letters written to Olin West during the years of 1922,1924, 1947, photographs (including two anatomy lab pictures from when he was as student at Vanderbilt in the late 1800s) , newspaper clippings, and published article and obituary from JAMA.

Dates: 18900 - 1992

Frank E. Whitacre Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0943
Abstract

File contains Nashville Banner article on Dr. Whitacre's appointment to Head of OB/GYN at Nashville General Hospital in 1960, and Nashville Banner article on Dr. Whitacre's being honored by collegues at Hillwood Dinner in 1966.

Dates: 1960 - 1966

Harwell Wilson Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0958
Abstract

Medcom article on surgical chief resident receives Harwell Wilson Award for excellence and biographical sketch

Dates: 1988 - 1988

 

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