Correspondence with Norman Dott relating to 'The Edinburgh self-retaining brain retractor', 1959-1964
File
Identifier: Coll-32/H.16
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Norman Dott relating to 'The Edinburgh self-retaining brain retractor', dated 1959-1964. Dott had considerable difficulty in having these precision instruments accurately made. The correspondence is mainly with the suppliers of surgical instruments regarding the retractors, a drum holder for them, a neurosurgical operating table, etc. and also supply of instruments to colleagues abroad.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-1964
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.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 28 boxes
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk