Robert Battey papers, 1810-1894.

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Robert Battey papers, 1810-1894.

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The collection consists of papers of Robert Battey from 1810-1894. Correspondence (1846-1894) is Dr. Robert Battey's (with his wife Martha, his aunt Mary Halsey, and other family members), his wife Martha's, his brother George's, and his granddaughter, actress Adrienne Battey's; photographs are of Robert Battey, Adrienne Battey, and other Battey family members; the manuscript is of a speech given by Battey at Jefferson Memorial College (Philadelphia); clippings concern Adrienne Battey; articles are by Robert Battey describing medical procedures, and by Adrienne Battey; wills are of Adrienne Battey and other Battey family members; the photocopies are of a manuscript by Battey describing operations and of an article from the BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL describing "Battey's Operation."

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes and 1 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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