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Medicine and Health

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Valentine McGillycuddy diary

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 139
Scope and Contents Materials contain handwritten record of McGillycuddy's duties as a surgeon with General George Crook during the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition of 1876. They also include a description of the Battle of Slim Buttes on September 9, 1876, and the death of the Oglala chief, American Horse. The diary continues, beginning December 14, 1876, in the hand of McGillycuddy's wife, Fanny, and describes garrison life at Camp Robinson, Nebraska. Also contains a transcription of the diary. Dated from...
Dates: 1876-1877
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Valentine McGillycuddy diary

Alonzo J. Morley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2069
Abstract

Papers, audiotapes, lantern slides, and artifacts, including hearing and recording devices, relating to his work in speech and hearing at BYU.

Dates: approximately 1930-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alonzo J. Morley papers

James Adams Ollerton biography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315209]
Identifier: MSS SC 1719
Scope and Contents

Typescript of a biography of James Adams Ollerton, who was the first Mormon doctor on the staff at the largest hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dates: approximately 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Adams Ollerton biography

Priesthood blessing upon Lucy P. Russel

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2900
Scope and Contents

A blessing given by Joseph F. Smith to Lucy P. Russel, with Daniel H. Wells assisting, setting her apart for calling as a midwife in Utah. Smith was the 2nd Counselor in the Mormon Church's First Presidencey at the time of the blessing.

Dates: 1881
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Priesthood blessing upon Lucy P. Russel

Burtis F. and Edythe Christenson Robbins papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7405
Abstract

Materials include letters, books, photographs, and other items of memorabilia. Materials span 1890-2008.

Dates: 1890-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Burtis F. and Edythe Christenson Robbins papers

Secondary sources on John M. Bernhisel, circa 1909-1964

 Series
Identifier: MSS SC 331 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains bibliographies, letters, genealogies, papers, obituaries, medical diplomas, certificates, and other materials.

Dates: Other: circa 1909-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS SC 331, John M. Bernhisel papers

Marcus J. and Carol K. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1545
Abstract This collection consists of personal correspondence, background and research materials relating to Dr. Smith's books, articles, histories, and miscellaneous items. The correspondence is primarily between Dr. Smith and his wife, Carol Kander Smith who was also a physician, and spans the years 1943-1954. The letters written during the war years later became the foundation sources for his book on Dachau. The research materials include documentation for Dr. Smith's book ...
Dates: 1859-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Marcus J. and Carol K. Smith papers

Standardville Hospital records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 425
Scope and Contents

Medical records produced by the Standardville Hospital and participating physicians. The records are physicians' medical reports, medical reports of individual patients, statements, correspondence of physicians, and registers of births and deaths.

Dates: 1930-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Standardville Hospital records

Ralph Sudlow medical prescription

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310754]
Identifier: MSS SC 1287
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed prescription. The item was written at Chester, England and is dated Sept. 12, 1712.

Dates: 1712
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ralph Sudlow medical prescription

This is my life

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230307941]
Identifier: MSS SC 980
Dates: 1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / This is my life

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