Elizabeth Hughes Papers. 1907-1951 (bulk 1921-1923)

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Elizabeth Hughes Papers. 1907-1951 (bulk 1921-1923)

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The collection largely consists of letters written by Hughes to her mother describing her activities and giving information about her health and diabetic condition. The letters dating from August to November 1922 describe Hughes' experiences in Toronto where she was treated with insulin by F.G. Banting. The collection also contains photographs of Hughes and her family, dating from 1907 to 1951.

3 boxes.

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7065040

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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Banting, Frederick Grant, sir, 1891-1941

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Frederick Banting was a Canadian physician and medical researcher who was best-known as the co-discoverer of insulin. He was also an artist. From the description of Frederick Banting papers. 1908-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 221505129 ...

Hughes, Elizabeth, 1907-1981.

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Elizabeth Hughes was born in 1907. Her father, Charles E. Hughes, was U.S. Secretary of State (1921-1925) and later Chief Justice of the United States (1930-1941). She contacted severe diabetes in 1919 at age 11, and by the winter of 1921/22, her health was deteriorating seriously. In 1922, her mother contacted F.G. Banting in Toronto and managed to have Elizabeth accepted as one of his private patients. When she came to Toronto in August of that year, she began receiving insulin from Dr. Bantin...