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Robert E. Schlueter Papers

  • PC067
  • Collection
  • 1906-1967

The collection contains three versions of Schlueter’s autobiography, fragmentary incoming correspondence, notes, and drafts. Also included are reprints of Dr. Schlueter’s writings and addresses on medical history and medicine. His autobiography is well-written and revealing of his likes, dislikes, loyalties, the details of his medical practice, travels and post-graduate studies abroad, and his work in various St. Louis hospitals and for Washington University. Also included is the St. Louis Medical Society Library correspondence concerning his estate.

Nu Sigma Nu Records

  • PC017
  • Collection
  • 1906-1969

The record group includes minutes of chapter meetings, chapter membership records and catalogs (directories) and bulletins of the national society which include sections on the Pi chapter. For example, the history of the Pi chapter is in the history of the national fraternity: The first half century of Nu Sigma Nu: 1882-1952, Published by the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity, 1953. The chapter membership books are biographical data sheets organized by the date each member was initiated. Membership data can also be found in the minute books.

Nu Sigma Nu. Pi Chapter

E. Lee Dorsett Photographs and Artifacts

  • VC293
  • Collection
  • 1906

This collection consists of 142 photographs, certificates, and artifacts primarily related to the old City Hospital #1. The majority of the photographs were originally bound into two albums and depict scenes from City Hospital #1 including buildings, equipment, staff, and patients undergoing treatment. This collection also includes two imperial Roman coins, a series of photographs of conjoined twin infants, and two certificates.

Dorsett, E. Lee (Edward Lee)

Justin J. Cordonnier Certificates and Plaques

  • VC119
  • Collection
  • 1907-1980

This collection consists of 32 certificates and plaques from the professional life of Justin J. Cordionner, including diplomas, awards, membership certificates, and Board certifications.

Cordonnier, Justin J.

Saint Louis Society of Internal Medicine Records

  • PC114
  • Collection
  • 1908-2008

The St. Louis Society for Internal Medicine records are comprised of mostly organizational records including meeting minutes, agendas, and member rosters. Another significant part of this collection is made up of correspondence, curriculum vitas of members, and the text of lectures given at meetings. Also noteworthy is a typescript volume of early historical sketches, a volume on officers, membership and attendance records, dues and assessments, and legal documents including the articles of agreement and original by-laws.

Washington University Hospital Photographs and Drawings

  • VC026
  • Collection
  • 1908

This collection consists of 14 photographs and 1 drawing depicting Washington University Hospital scenes from 1908, including views of the men's and women's wards, the Dispensary, and the Surgical Ampitheater. The drawing depicts the exterior of the Missouri Medical College building.

Jacques J. Bronfenbrenner Papers

  • FC023
  • Collection
  • 1909-1971

The collection includes correspondence, legal papers, newspaper clippings, and bound short scientific publications documenting Bronfenbrenner’s career. There is also a file of papers relating to the Bronfenbrenner Memorial Award, established after his death.

Bronfenbrenner, J.,

E. V. Cowdry Papers

  • FC008
  • Collection
  • 1909-1975

The Cowdry papers consist of 74 document series of various lengths, most of which are on paper. The arrangement of the series reflect various phases, locales, and time periods of his long career. In terms of subjects, the collection concerns a variety of basic scientific and clinical areas, among them anatomy, cytology, gerontology, cancers, arteriosclerosis, leprosy, and yellow fever. There is an extensive array of important institutions that figure prominently in this collection: Peking Union Medical College, China Medical Board, Rockefeller Institute, American Society for the Aged, Carnegie Corporation, National Research Council, American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, International Cancer Research Council, International Union Against Cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, City of Hope Medical Center (Los Angeles), Tata Memorial Hospital (Bombay), International Association of Gerontology, International Gerontological Congresses, Gerontological Society, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, and the Institutum Divi Thomae Foundation. Of local interest there is material on Washington University School of Medicine administration, the Department of Anatomy and its Division of Cytology, Barnard Free Skin and Cancer Hospital, and Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. Formats of documents comprising the collection include correspondence, departmental records, notebooks, scrapbooks, manuscripts, certificates, photographs, and press clippings. In addition, certain series represent EVC’s complete short publications – papers on scientific topics for the most part – which were bound together in volumes at his request. EVC’s many monographic works and collaborative volumes under single titles are cataloged and stored separately from the collection, but citations to these works may be found in Series 1.

Cowdry, E. V. (Edmund Vincent)

E.V. Cowdry Certificates and Artifacts

  • VC122
  • Collection
  • 1909-1975

This collection consists of 65 certificates and artifacts documenting the professional accomplishements of E.V. Cowdry, including award certificates, medals, and medallions, membership certificates, diplomas, membership certificates, certificates of appreciation, and plaques.

Cowdry, E. V. (Edmund Vincent)

Philip A. Shaffer Papers

  • FC005
  • Collection
  • 1910-1958

The Shaffer papers include ten document series including correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, short publications, notes, and his Ph.D. dissertation. Major subjects are his research work in biochemistry and the administration of WUSM as dean and head of the Department of Biological Chemistry. His work with Barnes Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, American Society of Biological Chemists and the U. S. Army in World War I are also subjects.

In 2006, this collection contained many deteriorated brittle carbon copies on newsprint and newspaper clippings that chipped or fractured with minimal handling. The acidic newsprint had stained surrounding documents and was losing contrast due to browning. Archives staff made acid-free photocopies to preserve content and contrast for future use and preservation microfilming.

Shaffer, Philip A.

Cell Biology and Physiology Department Records

  • RG056
  • Collection
  • 1910-

This small collection includes student PhD thesis and selected publications from the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology.

Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine

Ernest Sachs Reprints and Instruments

  • FC082
  • Collection
  • 1910-1929

Reprints of 41 scientific articles and 2 case reports authored or co-authored by Ernest Sachs. Subjects include neurosurgery, neuropathology, and neuroanatomy. Also includes three medical artifacts or instrument: .Hemocyctometer case with two glass pipettes for measuring white and red blood cells. Label on case reads “Blutkorperzahlapparat nach Thoma.” Manufactured by C. Zeiss, Jena; Wooden case containing 5 bone chisels manufactured by Louis & H. Loewenstei, Berlin; .

Sachs, Ernest

Vilray P. Blair Certificates and Artifacts

  • VC113
  • Collection
  • 1910-1955

This collection consists of 20 certificates and artifacts from Vilray P. Blair. Certificates include diplomas, membership certificates, Board certifications, and Army appointments. The collection also includes two plaster casts: a cast of Blair's face and a cast of his right hand.

Blair, Vilray Papin, 1871-1955

E.V. Cowdry Cytological Drawings

  • VC188
  • Collection
  • 1911-1932

This collection consists of 70 cytological drawings and 5 sketchbooks drawn by E.V. Cowdry. Many of the drawings were matched to articles written by Cowdry and originally published between 1911 and 1932. See FC008, Series 72 for reprints of the relevant articles.

Cowdry, E. V. (Edmund Vincent)

Valentina Suntzeff Papers

  • FC020
  • Collection
  • 1911-1972

The majority of this collection is comprised of Dr. Suntzeff’s reprints. Also included in this collection are photographs and various items relating to her personal and professional life. Dr. Suntzeff’s autobiography (Series 4) is a particularly interesting piece that is very telling of her experiences as a female doctor both in Russia and the United States.

Suntzeff, Valentina

Gerty T. Cori Papers

  • FC053
  • Collection
  • 1911-1973

The papers consist of three series: 1. General files, 1952-1973; 2. Letters from J.K. Parnas, 1932-1947; and 3. Reprints, 1911-1945. General Files contain bibliographies of Gerty Cori, letters to Herman Kalckar, and selected transcript including “This I believe, 1952”

Cori, Gerty T.

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