George E. Burch papers, 1882-1986 (bulk 1920-1986).

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George E. Burch papers, 1882-1986 (bulk 1920-1986).

Consists of correspondence, data relating to meetings, conferences, organizations, and journal publications, photographs, clippings, reprints, certificates and diplomas. Correspondence contains family, personal, and general files. Collection includes extensive material on the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Journal, and other organizations relating to cardiology and cardiovascular diseases.

50.5 linear ft. (43 boxes + oversize)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6825484

National Library of Medicine

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Tulane University. School of Medicine

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Burch, George E. (George Edward), 1910-1986

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George E. Burch (1910-1986) was born in Edgard, LA. and was an internationally known cardiologist. He received his bachelor (1927) and medical degrees (1933) from Tulane University. He joined the Tulane medical faculty after graduation, advancing rapidly to become Henderson Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine in 1947. He became Professor Emeritus in 1975. Burch was especially interested in the venous system, which led him to develop a phlebomanometer for measuring venous and tis...

American college of cardiology

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