Correspondence between Norman Dott and Wilder Graves Penfield O. M., 1959-1960
File
Identifier: Coll-32/H.15
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Norman Dott and Wilder Graves Penfield O. M., 1959-1960. Penfield attended the combined British Medical Association and Canadian Medical Association meeting in Edinburgh in July 1959 and addressed the meeting in collaboration with Lord Adrian. At the same time he received the Honorary Doctorate of Law from Edinburgh University and Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dott corresponded with Penfield about the visit, acted as his host, and made introductory and presentation speeches in his honour. The material includes correspondence with Penfield (with biographical
reminiscences of the 1922 British Medical meeting, and some scientific material), biographical notes and articles on Penfield
collected by Dott, autograph and typed versions of speeches in Penfield's honour, invitations, order of ceremony, and some related offprints by or about Penfield.
Dates
- 1959-1960
Creator
- Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Author, Person)
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
Creator
- Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Author, Person)
- Penfield, Wilder Graves, 1891-1976 (American-Canadian Neurosurgeon) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Edinburgh University Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
special.collections.library@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
special.collections.library@ed.ac.uk