GB 0114 MS0286 - Campbell, John Menzies (1887-1974)

Identificatie

referentie code

GB 0114 MS0286

Titel

Campbell, John Menzies (1887-1974)

Datum(s)

  • 1709-1971 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Omvang en medium

5 boxes

Context

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Biografie

John Menzies Campbell was born in Paisley, in 1887. He studied dentistry at St Mungo's College and the Glasgow Dental School. He then became a pupil of J G Angus, LDS. Following his graduation as LDS in 1911, he went to Toronto where he graduated DDS in 1912. He became a dental practitioner in Glasgow, where he practised for 42 years. He developed a great interest in dental history, collecting a unique collection of books, artefacts, pictures and advertisements. He bequeathed his collection of books and historic dental advertisements to the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1964, while he donated the pictures and artefacts to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He died in 1974.

Geschiedenis van het archief

GB 0114 MS0286 1709-1971 Collection (fonds) 5 boxes Campbell , John Menzies , 1887-1974 , dental surgeon and dental historian x Menzies Campbell , John

Campbell , Margaret Williamson Menzies , 1893-1990 , nee Shirlaw , dentist x Menzies Campbell , Margaret Williamson

John Menzies Campbell was born in Paisley, in 1887. He studied dentistry at St Mungo's College and the Glasgow Dental School. He then became a pupil of J G Angus, LDS. Following his graduation as LDS in 1911, he went to Toronto where he graduated DDS in 1912. He became a dental practitioner in Glasgow, where he practised for 42 years. He developed a great interest in dental history, collecting a unique collection of books, artefacts, pictures and advertisements. He bequeathed his collection of books and historic dental advertisements to the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1964, while he donated the pictures and artefacts to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He died in 1974.

It is believed that the catalogue of donated books, the album of press cuttings, the photograph album, and the personal scrapbook were compiled by John Menzies Campbell. The remainder of the papers were compiled by his wife, Margaret Menzies Campbell.

Papers of John Menzies Campbell, 1709-1971, comprising a typescript catalogue of books given to the Royal College of Surgeons of England; an album of press cuttings, 1930-1931; a photograph album; a personal scrap book, 1911-1981; odontological advertisements, 1709-1850; scrap book of historical dental items, 1807-1971; Glasgow directory lists of dentists [missing - May 2008]; Edinburgh directory lists of dentists, 1773-1850 [missing - May 2008]; copy of notes taken at the first known British trial where dental surgeons gave evidence, 1814; and a certifcate awarded to Menzies Campbell on becoming a corresponding member of the Swedish Dentists Society, 1965 [missing - May 2008].

As outlined in Scope and Content.

By written appointment only.

At the discretion of the Librarian.

English

The original notes taken at the first known British trial where dental surgeons gave evidence, in 1814, were given to the Royal College of Surgeons of England upon the centenary of the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School in 1979.

The pictures and artefacts donated to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh now form the Menzies Campbell Dental Museum.

The donated dental books have been catalogued and can be found on the Royal College of Surgeons of England Library Catalogue.

Compiled by Anya Turner.

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 Communications media Administration of justice Albums (documents) Books Campbell , John Menzies , 1887-1974 , dental surgeon and dental historian x Menzies Campbell , John Campbell , Margaret Williamson Menzies , 1893-1990 , nee Shirlaw , dentist x Menzies Campbell , Margaret Williamson Dentistry Documents Edinburgh Europe Glasgow Information sources Lanarkshire Legal procedure Medical records Medical sciences Midlothian Photograph albums Publications Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of England Scotland Scrapbooks Swedish Dentists Society Trial transcripts UK Western Europe Information sciences London England Primary documents

Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging

It is believed that the catalogue of donated books, the album of press cuttings, the photograph album, and the personal scrapbook were compiled by John Menzies Campbell. The remainder of the papers were compiled by his wife, Margaret Menzies Campbell.

Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

Papers of John Menzies Campbell, 1709-1971, comprising a typescript catalogue of books given to the Royal College of Surgeons of England; an album of press cuttings, 1930-1931; a photograph album; a personal scrap book, 1911-1981; odontological advertisements, 1709-1850; scrap book of historical dental items, 1807-1971; Glasgow directory lists of dentists [missing - May 2008]; Edinburgh directory lists of dentists, 1773-1850 [missing - May 2008]; copy of notes taken at the first known British trial where dental surgeons gave evidence, 1814; and a certifcate awarded to Menzies Campbell on becoming a corresponding member of the Swedish Dentists Society, 1965 [missing - May 2008].

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

Aanvullingen

Ordeningstelsel

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik

Voorwaarden voor raadpleging

By written appointment only.

Voorwaarden voor reproductie

At the discretion of the Librarian.

Taal van het materiaal

  • Engels

Schrift van het materiaal

  • Latijn

Taal en schrift aantekeningen

English

Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen

The donated dental books have been catalogued and can be found on the Royal College of Surgeons of England Library Catalogue.

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Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën

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Royal College of Surgeons of England

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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.

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Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming

Taal (talen)

  • Engels

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    Voorwaarden voor raadpleging en gebruik