Series IV: Notes, undated, 1952
Dates
- undated, 1952
Scope and Contents
This series is separated into 4 subjects. Kessler-Mack Statistics (1 folder) contains the original typed and carbon copy notes and tables regarding amputations of upper and lower extremities and spinal cordinjuries; the material is not dated. Medical and Cultural Notes (1 folder) contain handwritten information on yellow legal paper about a variety of (international) medical topics, such as low back pain, injuries, and strain. There are also two pencil sketches of bones and joints. Peter Stuyvesant Notes (1 folder)consist of handwritten notes on linear paper, which Kessler glued into a bound scrapbook. The pages have been removed, but appear in their original order. Other materials dealing with Stuyvesant are located in CORRESPONDENCE and CLIPPINGS. Travel Notes and Diaries (1 folder) contains 10 handwritten pages on yellow legal paper that document 5 days of travel in France (April 13-15, 1952). It also contains typed diaries that document Kessler's journey to England and Holland (June 28-July 26,1953) and Mexico (November 9-November 15, 1952). The diaries include personal notes and summaries of conferences.
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 by subject.
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