GB 0098 MS/PD - OPPÉ, Thomas Ernest, (b 1925)

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GB 0098 MS/PD

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OPPÉ, Thomas Ernest, (b 1925)

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  • Created 1960-1984 (Creation)

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1 box

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Biographical history

Born, 1925; educated at University College School, Hampstead; Guy's Hospital Medical School; Lecturer in Child Health, University of Bristol, 1956-1960; Consultant Paediatrician, United Bristol Hospitals, 1960; Assistant Director, 1960-1964 and Director, 1964-1969, Paediatric Unit, St Mary's Hospital Medical School; Consultant Paediatrician, St Mary's Hospital, 1960-1990; Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, 1966; Consultant Adviser in Paediatrics, DHSS, 1971-1986, and member of DHSS committees, 1966-1988; University of London member of Board of Studies in Medicine, 1964-1990, member of Senate, 1981-1989, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, 1984-1986, member of Court, 1984-1989; member, General Medical Council, 1984-1988, British Medical Association, British Paediatric Association, European Society for Paediatric Research.
Publications: Modern Textbook of Paediatrics for Nurses (William Heinemann Medical Books, London, 1961); Neurological examination of children with Richmond Shepard Paine (London, Spastics Society Medical Education and Information Unit in association with Heinemann Medical, 1966); book chapters and papers on paediatrics and child health.

Archival history

Created by Professor Thomas Ernest Oppé as Assistant Director and Director of the Paediatric Unit of St Mary's Hospital Medical School and Consultant Paediatrician at St Mary's Hospital.
GB 0098 MS/PD Created 1960-1984 Subfonds of St Mary's Hospital Medical School 1 box Oppé , Thomas Ernest , b 1925 , paediatrician
Born, 1925; educated at University College School, Hampstead; Guy's Hospital Medical School; Lecturer in Child Health, University of Bristol, 1956-1960; Consultant Paediatrician, United Bristol Hospitals, 1960; Assistant Director, 1960-1964 and Director, 1964-1969, Paediatric Unit, St Mary's Hospital Medical School; Consultant Paediatrician, St Mary's Hospital, 1960-1990; Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, 1966; Consultant Adviser in Paediatrics, DHSS, 1971-1986, and member of DHSS committees, 1966-1988; University of London member of Board of Studies in Medicine, 1964-1990, member of Senate, 1981-1989, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, 1984-1986, member of Court, 1984-1989; member, General Medical Council, 1984-1988, British Medical Association, British Paediatric Association, European Society for Paediatric Research.
Publications: Modern Textbook of Paediatrics for Nurses (William Heinemann Medical Books, London, 1961); Neurological examination of children with Richmond Shepard Paine (London, Spastics Society Medical Education and Information Unit in association with Heinemann Medical, 1966); book chapters and papers on paediatrics and child health.

Created by Professor Thomas Ernest Oppé as Assistant Director and Director of the Paediatric Unit of St Mary's Hospital Medical School and Consultant Paediatrician at St Mary's Hospital.

The papers were deposited by Professor Oppé.

Papers of Professor Thomas Ernest Oppé, 1960-1984, comprising papers relating to Paddington General Hospital (later St Mary's Hospital, Harrow Road), 1960-1972, notably minutes of the Medical Committee, 1960-1961, correspondence concerning the Obstetrics Department, 1961; arrangements for paediatrics, 1963-1964; report into medical care and nursing of children, 1969; closure of the Children's Ward, 1972; papers relating to the redevelopment of St Mary's Hospital and Medical School, 1970-1978; paediatrics in St Mary's Group, 1969-1975; proposed closure of Paddington Green Children's Hospital, 1979-1981; children's services at St Charles' Hospital, 1984.

The papers are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.

Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the Trust Archivist, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, telephone 020 7 886 6528, for an appointment.

A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist, and is dependent on the condition of the original document. Photocopies are supplied for research use only.
English

A catalogue is available in the reading room of the Trust Archives.

Sources: Who's Who 1997 (A & C Black, 1997); British Library On-Line Public Access Catalogue 97. Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. 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. November 2000 Higher science education Medical education Medical sciences Medical treatment Obstetrics Oppé , Thomas Ernest , b 1925 , paediatrician x Oppe , Thomas Ernest Paddington Green Children's Hospital Paediatrics St Charles' Hospital St Mary's Hospital , Paddington x Paddington General Hospital Surgery Therapy

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The papers were deposited by Professor Oppé.

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Papers of Professor Thomas Ernest Oppé, 1960-1984, comprising papers relating to Paddington General Hospital (later St Mary's Hospital, Harrow Road), 1960-1972, notably minutes of the Medical Committee, 1960-1961, correspondence concerning the Obstetrics Department, 1961; arrangements for paediatrics, 1963-1964; report into medical care and nursing of children, 1969; closure of the Children's Ward, 1972; papers relating to the redevelopment of St Mary's Hospital and Medical School, 1970-1978; paediatrics in St Mary's Group, 1969-1975; proposed closure of Paddington Green Children's Hospital, 1979-1981; children's services at St Charles' Hospital, 1984.

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The papers are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.

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Conditions governing access

Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the Trust Archivist, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, telephone 020 7 886 6528, for an appointment.

Conditions governing reproduction

A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist, and is dependent on the condition of the original document. Photocopies are supplied for research use only.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English

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A catalogue is available in the reading room of the Trust Archives.

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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

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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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  • English

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