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A notebook containing notes on the topic of Veterinary Surgery at the R(D)SVS for the 1892-1893 session. The notes were written down by Peter Wilson and the lecture was given by Professor Dewar. Dewar was Professor of surgery at the R(D)SVS from 1892 until 1895 when he became principal of the college.

Scope and Contents The collection is composed of an imposing photograph of John A. W. Dollar, circa 1904-1905, in his presidential robes - President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - and a bill with engraved bill-head of the Dollar veterinary practice on New Bond Street, London, with a fine engraved bill-head, a rare survival.The portrait was taken by the firm Elliott and Fry, 55 Baker Street, London W, and is numbered in pencil as No.206440D.The bill with engraved bill-head...

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Notes taken by William Ian Mackay McIntyre in the subject of surgery when he was studying at the R(D)SVS in 1941. By 1945 he had begun teaching at the R(D)SVS as House Surgeon.

Includes inserts which contain details of his career and custodial history.

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Griffiths writes that the letter Ewart sent to the meeting of veterinary surgeons was very useful and makes some observations regarding horse breeding.

The photograph depicts a man and a horse, labelled a Red Buck Martinet, outside some stable doors.

Scope and Contents R. du Bois-Reymond thanks Ewart for sending a copy of his Penycuik Experiments. He discusses the position of veterinary surgeons in Germany and the qualifications that they can take. The writer cites the views of a Professor Mank, his superior, that the standing of the veterinarian is not viewed as being at the same level as that of a doctor, and in order for this to change their preparatory training would have to be the same. The major obstacle to this happening...

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Bloye, a member of the Examining Body of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, writes regarding Ewart's suggestion that a University degree for veterinary surgeons be introduced at the University of Edinburgh. Bloye believes that the younger generation would welcome the opportunity. He discusses the merits and drawbacks of introducing various types of veterinary degrees.

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Bloye discusses the merits and drawbacks of introducing various types of veterinary degrees.

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Papers relating to Charles Weighton's veterinary career, including a trocar and canula (instruments designed to treat bloat in cattle) and related papers and leaflets; and various documents and correspondence (1952-1977).

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The material is composed of:

- 2 x scrolls or certificates, being: 17 December 1888 - Member of the College of Veterinary Surgery - signed by various individuals; and, 1888-1889 - Edinburgh Veterinary Medical Association - signed by the President, Thomas Wally, the Vice President, J. McFadyean, the Hon. Vice President, A? Baird, the Secretary, C. D. Watkins, and Charles Stevenson the Librarian.

- 1 x notebook of treatments and costs for clients, 1920s to early-1930s.

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The papers are composed of: an Edinburgh Veterinary College document, being a 'Statement on behalf of ... petitioners for a Veterinary College for Scotland', dated November 1867; a copy of the Pharmacy Act (1868) Amendment; miscellaneous letters to Aitken from 1866 to 1889; newspaper cutting; and, photograph.