Papers of William Aldren Turner, 1884-1937
Sub-Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1142
Identifier: Coll-1937/2
Scope and Contents
This sub-fonds consists of certificates, diplomas, and letters relating to William Aldren Turner and his career, including documents relating to the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in England, and to King Edward VII’s Hospital for Officers.
Papers
- ‘Perpetual Hospital Ticket’ for the Royal infirmary, bearing William A Turner’s name and dated 13 November 1884.
- Envelope entitled ‘Fellowship RCP’ containing a letter, a newspaper cutting and a receipt relating to the awarding of the Fellowship of the RCP of London to William Aldren Turner, dating April-May 1896.
- Documents related to the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in England, including a blank declaration of allegiance, a memorandum of instructions signed by Herbert Jekyll (Secretary General) dated 21 March 1901, another memorandum dated 17th June 1889 and revised 1st December 1902, and a letter informing Turner that he was selected for enrolment as an Honorary Associate dated 26 February 1901.
- List of Honorary medical staff of King Edward VII’s hospital for officers, including Dr William Aldren Turner, c 1906.
- Envelope entitled ‘Hughlings Jackson bust agreement’ containing correspondence and receipt between William Aldren Turner and Hubert Hampton (sculptor) concerning the making of a bust of Dr Hughlings Jackson, 1907.
- Letter from the President of the Hunterian Society, informing William Turner that he has been elected an Honorary Fellow. Dated 30 October 1907.
- Letter to Mrs Turner and commission discharging Turner from his position as Lieutenant-Colonel in the land forces, to become an Officer in the Royal Army medical Corps. December 1914.
- Commission discharging Turner from his position as Lieutenant-Colonel in the land forces, to become an Officer in the Royal Army medical Corps from the 26th May 1915. Document dated 9 June 1915.
- Official documents and letters relating to the award of the dignity of a Companion of the order of the Bath to William A Turner in 1917.
- Two ‘certificates’ certifying that Lt.-Col. W. A. Turner was mentioned in the London Gazette for valuable services in connection with the War of 1914-1919. July 1919.
- Letter from ‘Sister Agnes’ (Agnes Keyser) from the Kind Edward VII’s Hospital for Officers, enclosing an exact copy of a letter from Edward VII, dated January 1909.
- Printed note relating to King Edward VII’s Hospital for Officers.
- Envelope addressed to William Aldren Turner, entitled ‘Army Nursing Board June 1935’, containing letters relating to appointment of Turner as a Member of Queen Alexandra’s Army nursing Board, 1935.
- Two letters of thanks from Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society when Turner retired, dated 2 January 1936.
- Letter/document accompanying medal awarded to W. A. Turner, to be worn in commemoration of the King’s Coronation in 1937, dated 12 May 1937.
Diplomas and certificates (outsize)
- Certificate awarded by the Medico-Psychological Association of Great-Britain and Ireland – examination for the certificate in psychological medicine. No date
- Certificate awarding the diploma of M.B. C.M. to William Aldren Turner 1 August 1887, University of Edinburgh (2 copies)
- Medical registration certificate, 10 October 1887
- Certificate (letters testimonials) awarding the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of London to William Aldren Turner, 25 July 1889.
- Diploma M.D. awarded to William Aldren Turner in 1892, after submitting his thesis entitled Observations on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Nervous System, 1892. + accompanying certificate of additional qualifications from the Scottish branch of general medical council, 1892.
- Certificate awarding the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London to William Aldren Turner on the 14 May 1896
- “Address presented by Students’ Representative Council to Sir William Turner on the occasion of his 80th birthday. 7th January 1912.” (needs conservation’s attention)
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1937
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 folder
7 certificates
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk