Series II: Correspondence, 1944-1976 with gaps
Dates
- 1944-1976 with gaps
Scope and Contents
This series consists of letters mostly received (and some sent) by Henry Kessler. It contains handwritten and typed papers, signed and unsigned. In addition to personal correspondence, the letters pertain to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island, CA., the International College of Surgeons, the Academy ofMedicine of New Jersey, and other academic institutions. There are also several postcards and anenvelope of addresses, business cards, labels, and index cards that Kessler kept. Any materials (or copies of them) that were sent with a letter have been kept with that letter (i.e. a photocopied photograph, newsletter, and lecture program).
The letters from New Jersey Congressman Peter W. Rodino (1976) and President Gerald Ford (1976),both signed, are found in this series.
Restrictions on Access
No restrictions on access, under the conditions of the Archives access policy.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The arrangement for this series is chronological.
Creator
- From the Collection: Kessler, Henry H. (Henry Howard), 1896-1978.
- From the Collection: Kessler, Henry H. (Henry Howard), 1896-1978. (Title of work: Knife is not enough..)
- From the Collection: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Part of the RBHS Special Collections in the History of Medicine Repository