Z, 1920
File
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This small collection of Astley P. C. Ashhurst's correspondence, 1902
(1920-1932), documents his association with the American Surgical
Association and the Interurban Surgical Society as well as his friendship
with noted physicians and surgeons, including Harvey Cushing and D'Arcy
Power. Most items contain little substantial information and were probably
retained for their autograph value.
Series 1.1 contains general correspondence, 1902-1932, filed alphabetically by author. Occasional drafts or copies of Ashhurst's replies are included. Most items thank Ashhurst for sending reprints or respond to invitations. Items of note include: W. Bernard Kinlaw's report on congenital absence of gall bladder, 1925; William Pepper's historical research on the positions of John Ashhurst, Jr., in the Medical Department at the University of Pennsylvania, 1909; and W. Harold Storm's description of his experiences in Kuwait and four photographs, circa 1928.
Ashhurst's correspondence with John W. Churchman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Interurban Surgical Society, 1915-1917, is contained in Series 1.2. These letters concern the nomination of new members to the society.
Series 2 contains correspondence received, 1921-1931, from fellows of the American Surgical Association. These letters respond to Ashhurst's request for photographs for inclusion in the Roberts Collection at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. After the death of John B. Roberts in 1924, Astley P. C. Ashhurst assumed responsibility for the collection's growth.
An Ashhurst signature cutting, dated October 1928, is contained in Series 3.
Series 1.1 contains general correspondence, 1902-1932, filed alphabetically by author. Occasional drafts or copies of Ashhurst's replies are included. Most items thank Ashhurst for sending reprints or respond to invitations. Items of note include: W. Bernard Kinlaw's report on congenital absence of gall bladder, 1925; William Pepper's historical research on the positions of John Ashhurst, Jr., in the Medical Department at the University of Pennsylvania, 1909; and W. Harold Storm's description of his experiences in Kuwait and four photographs, circa 1928.
Ashhurst's correspondence with John W. Churchman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Interurban Surgical Society, 1915-1917, is contained in Series 1.2. These letters concern the nomination of new members to the society.
Series 2 contains correspondence received, 1921-1931, from fellows of the American Surgical Association. These letters respond to Ashhurst's request for photographs for inclusion in the Roberts Collection at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. After the death of John B. Roberts in 1924, Astley P. C. Ashhurst assumed responsibility for the collection's growth.
An Ashhurst signature cutting, dated October 1928, is contained in Series 3.
Dates
- 1920
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear feet (28 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Ashhurst, Astley Paston Cooper (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
