John A. Lewis papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- John A. Lewis papers
- Date
- 1811-1910 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 1.3 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Lectures and lecturing--Kentucky.
- Medicine--Practice--Kentucky.
- Medicine--Study and teaching.
- Arrangement
- The collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 60m88: [identification of item], John A. Lewis papers, 1811-1910, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- John A. Lewis was a medical doctor that lived in Georgetown, KY. He gave many lectures and presentations to the Kentucky State Medical Association on diseases and treatments such as anesthesia, and rectal diseases. He also accepted private students to study under him over the course of his career.
- Scope and Content
- The John A. Lewis papers document his medical writings, speeches and lectures. Included with the collection are pamphlets, general correspondence and newspaper clippings about various Confederate veterans.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
General Papers, 1811-1857
New Haven School Prospectus, 1828 May 1
Woodford Female Institute Brochure, 1846
General Correspondence, circa 1848
Lecture Notes, circa 1852
Medical Speeches, 1868-1906
Newspaper Clippings, 1884-1910
Pamphlets, circa 1892
Lectures on Disease Treatments, 1892 May-1907 March
Anesthesia Handbooks, 1903 April
Confederate Veteran Issues, 1908 March
Confederate Veteran Issues, 1909 April
School Note Books, undated
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