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- c1934-1978 (Creation)
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2 linear metres
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Jack Piercy (1899-1986) was a Canadian by birth who had come to Britain after World War One . He was appointed Surgeon-Superintendent at New End Hospital, Hampstead in 1932. He became eminent for his research and pioneering treatment into diseases of the thyroid, establishing New End as a world-renowned centre for endocrinology, especially after the opening of the Endocrinology Department in 1955. He was awarded the CBE on his retirement from New End in 1966.
Archival history
The papers in this collection are believed to have been donated to the Archives Centre by Jack Piercy's daughter, Mary Piercy Miller, after his death in 1986. Attempts were made to catalogue the papers shortly afterwards, and this description therefore reflects the arrangement and, numbering system used at the time.
GB 1530 D6 c1934-1978 Sub-Fonds of New End Hospital (NEH) 2 linear metres Piercy , John E (Jack) , 1899-1986 , surgeon
Jack Piercy (1899-1986) was a Canadian by birth who had come to Britain after World War One . He was appointed Surgeon-Superintendent at New End Hospital, Hampstead in 1932. He became eminent for his research and pioneering treatment into diseases of the thyroid, establishing New End as a world-renowned centre for endocrinology, especially after the opening of the Endocrinology Department in 1955. He was awarded the CBE on his retirement from New End in 1966.
The papers in this collection are believed to have been donated to the Archives Centre by Jack Piercy's daughter, Mary Piercy Miller, after his death in 1986. Attempts were made to catalogue the papers shortly afterwards, and this description therefore reflects the arrangement and, numbering system used at the time.
Papers of John E (Jack) Piercy, Surgeon Superintendent at New End Hospital 1932-1965, comprising lecture notes on the history of New End Hospital [1934] and diseases of the thyroid [c1937], correspondence, photographs and papers on the official opening of the Thyroid Clinic and Department of Endocrinology at New End by the Duke of Edinburgh, 1955; photographs and press cuttings on Piercy's retirement as Surgeon-Superintendent of New End, 1965; photopraphs and press cuttings on the opening of Piercy Ward at New End, 1978; photographs of prizegivings at New End School of Nursing, 1950 and undated.
Attempts were made to catalogue the papers shortly after Piercy's death in 1986, and this description therefore reflects the arrangement and, numbering system used at the time.
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the Archivist, Royal Free Hospital Archives Centre, 'The Hoo', 17 Lyndhurst Gardens, London NW3 5NU, for an appointment.
Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be provided for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
English
Catalogue available in the Reading Room.
New End Hospital Collection (Ref GB 1530 NEH).
Compiled Mar 2001, revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. 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. Created 21 Mar 2001, modified Nov 2001 Endocrinology Health services Hospitals Medical institutions Medical personnel Medical profession Medical sciences Medical treatment New End Hospital Personnel Photographs Physicians Piercy , John E , 1899-1986 , surgeon x Piercy , Jack Social sciences Social welfare Surgery Therapy Visual materials People by occupation People
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Scope and content
Papers of John E (Jack) Piercy, Surgeon Superintendent at New End Hospital 1932-1965, comprising lecture notes on the history of New End Hospital [1934] and diseases of the thyroid [c1937], correspondence, photographs and papers on the official opening of the Thyroid Clinic and Department of Endocrinology at New End by the Duke of Edinburgh, 1955; photographs and press cuttings on Piercy's retirement as Surgeon-Superintendent of New End, 1965; photopraphs and press cuttings on the opening of Piercy Ward at New End, 1978; photographs of prizegivings at New End School of Nursing, 1950 and undated.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Attempts were made to catalogue the papers shortly after Piercy's death in 1986, and this description therefore reflects the arrangement and, numbering system used at the time.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the Archivist, Royal Free Hospital Archives Centre, 'The Hoo', 17 Lyndhurst Gardens, London NW3 5NU, for an appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be provided for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
New End Hospital Collection (Ref GB 1530 NEH).
Finding aids
Catalogue available in the Reading Room.
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- Medical sciences » Endocrinology
- Health services
- Health services » Hospitals
- Medical profession » Medical personnel
- Medical profession
- Medical sciences
- Therapy » Medical treatment
- Personnel
- Visual materials » Photographs
- Medical profession » Medical personnel » Physicians
- Social sciences
- Social welfare
- Medical sciences » Surgery
- Therapy
- Visual materials
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Rules and/or conventions used
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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Language(s)
- English