Thom, Robert A

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This collection of prints pays tribute to famous physicians, and gives a brief look at the history of medicine. There are also prints that dramatize the emotional impact of health problems and the stress handled by physicians. This is seen in the six Rockwell Kent prints.

From the description of Print collection [graphic]. 1874-1964. (Wright State University). WorldCat record id: 22153057

A History of Michigan in Paintings was a series of paintings commissioned by Michigan Bell Telephone Company to advance the knowledge of the State of Michigan's "colorful and exciting development." Robert Thom was the artist. F. Clever Bald wrote the accompanying text for the graphic reproductions of the paintings.

From the guide to the A History of Michigan in Paintings, ca. 1964-1967, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

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creatorOf A History of Michigan in Paintings, ca. 1964-1967 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf [Robert A. Thom, biographical materials] University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
referencedIn Michigan Bell Telephone Company Photographs, 1949-1983 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Thom, Robert A.,. Print collection [graphic]. Wright State University, Paul Laurence Dunbar Medical Collection
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Sault Sainte Marie (Mich.)
Detroit (Mich.)
Lansing (Mich.)
United States
Michigan
Marquette (Mich.)
Pictured Rocks (Mich.)
Fort Michilimackinac (Mackinaw City, Mich.)
Fort Mackinac (Mackinac Island, Mich.)
Sault Sainte Marie Canal (Mich.)
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
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Automobiles
Ships
Fur trade
History of Medicine
History of Medicine, Ancient
History of medicine, Medieval
Indians of North America
Interiors
Lumber industry
Medicine in art
Physicians
Railroads
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Artists
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