University of Edinburgh, 1929-1973
Scope and Contents
The material in this sub-series is divided broadly into four sections: I Coll-32/B.1 - B.36. The development of neuro-surgery in Edinburgh and Dott’s part in establishing it as a recognised discipline 1929-38 (Coll-32/B.1-B.10); including papers relating to the work of Dott and his Brain Injuries Unit during the Second World War (Coll-32/B.11-B.16), and his service on The Brain Injuries Committee and other war service (Coll-32/B.17-B.36). See also Coll-32/H.34. II Coll-32/B.37 - B.48. University of Edinburgh Faculty of Medicine; committees on medical education, staffing ratios, curriculum, etc. 1955-1965. (Dott’s lectures given for the Faculty of Medicine appear in Section Coll-32/C.) III Coll-32/B.49 - B.62. Planning and building of the new Royal Infirmary and especially the Department of Surgical Neurology, 1955-61. Because of the academic and administrative links between the University, the Hospital and Regional Boards there is of necessity some overlap between II and III. IV Coll-32/B.63 - B.67. Miscellaneous University of Edinburgh Committee and offices served by Dott.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1973
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available to researchers on application, but some restrictions apply due to Data Protection legislation. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
From the Fonds: 28 boxes
Previous reference / location
Gen. 2085/3-5
Subject
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Person)
Repository Details
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