Gibson, William Carleton

Born in Ottawa, William Gibson graduated in the University of British Columbia's first Commerce class (1933). He earned degrees from McGill (M.Sc. 1936 and M.D.C.M. 1941) and Oxford University (Ph.D. 1938). He specialized in Neurology and Psychiatry which he taught at the University of Sidney and at the University of California prior to coming to UBC in 1950. Gibson was a researcher and clinical Associate Professor when the medical school opened and soon after became Director of the Kinsmen Laboratory for Neurological Research. In the 1950s he was a member of the UBC Senate and also President of the Faculty Association. From 1960 to 1978 he served as a professor and Head of the History of Medicine and Science Dept. Gibson was active in local politics and wrote several articles and books including Wesbrook and His University (1973).

From the description of William C. Gibson fonds. 1950-1984. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606456971