Committees and Societies, 1939-1973
Scope and Contents
United Kingdom Societies Coll-32/F.1-F.106
Items in Coll-32/F.1-F.106 reflect Dott's continuing involvement in public health in Scotland, and especially his concern for
the disabled, as well as his activities for his primary professional society, The Society of British Neurological Surgeons: see
note for sub-series Coll-32/F.42-F.106.
Overseas Societies Coll/-32/F.107-F.125
Items Coll-32/F.107-F.125 refer mainly to neurological/neurosurgical societies overseas, from whom Dott received honours, invitations to lecture, advise on new departments, hospital planning etc. Many of the lectures in series Coll-32/D were given for meetings of British or foreign neurological societies, and many of the overseas tours in series Coll-32/E were built round such meetings. Crossreferences have been given where possible.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-1973
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
Custodial History
Gen. 2085/16-24
Creator
- From the Fonds: Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Person)
Repository Details
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