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Thomas R. Wright papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-018

Scope and Contents

1) Copy of "Remarks upon penetrating wounds of the abdomen with the suggestion of a change of practice in such cases" by L.A. Dugas, MD., 1876

2) Operative Surgery, Oct. 5, 1896

3) Joseph Atkinson, March 19, 1897 (maybe an exam paper)

4) Physician's bill for J. Thaddeus Smith, 1878

5) The envelopes that the papers were originally housed in. Title of paper with Drs. Wright's and Goodwin's signatures are on outside of envelopes.

Dates

  • 1876-1898, scattered

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for reproductions are subject to copyright law of the United States and departmental guidelines regarding reproduction.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Thomas R. Wright received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1876. He taught at MCG for 47 years, first as professor of anatomy and later as professor of surgery. He was known as a skillful surgeon. Dr. Wright served as dean of the Medical College of Georgia from 1894-1896.

Extent

1 box (15.5" x 10.5" x 3.25" )

Language

English

Overview

Dr. Thomas R. Wright received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1876. He taught at MCG for 47 years, first as professor of anatomy and later as professor of surgery. He was known as a skillful surgeon. Dr. Wright served as dean of the Medical College of Georgia from 1894-1896.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were donated by Thomas R. Wright's grandson, Dr. Thomas W. Goodwin.

Title
Guide to the Thomas R. Wright papers
Author
Renée A. Sharrock
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Greenblatt Historical Collections and Archives Repository

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