GB 0114 MS0044 - American College of Surgeons

2 volumes

GB 0114 MS0044 1947-1955 Collection (fonds) 2 volumes American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons was initiated in 1913 by Chicago Surgeon, Franklin Martin, following a series of successful clinical congresses attended by American surgeons in 1911 (Philedelphia) and 1912 (New York). The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that aims to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

One volume was donated by Mrs J H Smith, the niece of Sir Arthur Keith, in 1955. The other volume was transferred from the College office in 1956.

Papers of the American College of Surgeons, 1947-1955, comprising 2 volumes containing a list of Fellows of the American College of Surgeons who subscribed to a fund for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, to replace buildings damaged during World War Two, 1947; and a formal letter of condolence on the death of Sir Arthur Keith, 1955.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

By written appointment only.

English

Additional manuscripts list.

Compiled by Anya Turner.

Source: Information from the American College of Surgeons website www.facs.org/index.html

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Aug 2008 Wars (events) Air raid damage American College of Surgeons Budget contributions Death Fees Finance Financing Fundraising International conflicts Keith , Sir , Arthur , 1866-1955 , Knight , museum curator and palaeoanthropologist Life cycle Royal College of Surgeons of England Subscriptions War War damage World wars (events) World War Two (1939-1945)

One volume was donated by Mrs J H Smith, the niece of Sir Arthur Keith, in 1955. The other volume was transferred from the College office in 1956.

Papers of the American College of Surgeons, 1947-1955, comprising 2 volumes containing a list of Fellows of the American College of Surgeons who subscribed to a fund for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, to replace buildings damaged during World War Two, 1947; and a formal letter of condolence on the death of Sir Arthur Keith, 1955.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

By written appointment only.

• anglais

• latin

English

Additional manuscripts list.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• anglais