John N. English Papers

Description

Reference code

PC171

Level of description

Collection

Title

John N. English Papers

Date(s)

  • 1890-1950, undated; bulk 1890-1893 (Creation)

Extent

0.2 cubic feet (1 box)

Name of creator

(1866-1948)

Biographical history

John N. English was an 1893 graduate of Missouri Medical College. He later operated a medical practice in Gillespie, IL.

Scope and content

This small collection comprises records from Dr. English's time as a medical student at Missouri Medical College, including lecture tickets, lecture schedules, and correspondence. The collection also includes photographs of a classmate, Charles E. Riseling, and a notice of certification for the practice of medicine in Illinois.

System of arrangement

Conditions governing access

The collection is open and accessible for research.

Technical access

Conditions governing reproduction

Users of the collection should read and abide by the Rights and Permissions guidelines at the Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives.

Users of the collection who wish to cite items from this collection, in whole or in part, in any form of publication must request, sign, and return a Statement of Use form to the Archives.

For detailed information regarding use of this collection, contact the Archives and Rare Book Department of the Becker Library (arb@wusm.wustl.edu).

Preferred Citation:

Item description, Reference Code, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Finding aids

Custodial history

John N. English's collection of papers were passed down to his son, Thomas H. English, and later came into the possession of a relative, who donated them to the Bernard Becker Medical Library.

Immediate source of acquisition

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

Accruals

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

Related archival materials

Related descriptions

Specialized notes

Alternative identifier(s)

Rules or conventions

"Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS), 2013."

Sources used

Archivist's note

© Copyright 2021 Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives. All rights reserved.

Subject access points

Place access points

Name access points

Genre access points

Accession area

Related subjects

Related people and organizations

Related genres

Related places