Henry Swan papers, 1935-1996.

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Swan, Henry, 1913-. Henry Swan papers, 1935-1996.

Henry Swan papers, 1935-1996.

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Operative records, correspondence, reprints, book drafts, speeches, reports, and biographical material (14.65 linear feet; 1935-1996) document Henry Swan's professional career as a cardiac surgeon. This collection includes materials in the following foreign languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian. A significant portion of the collection material was created during Swan's tenure at the University of Colorado from the mid-1940s to the early 1960s. This includes a majority of the operative summary reports and patient files found in Series IV: Surgery Records. Swan performed a wide range of surgeries on hundreds of patients, a large number of which were children. Many patients corresponded with Swan for years following their surgeries, providing updates on their health and personal lives. Their correspondence is interfiled with their medical information. The reprints, book drafts, and other publications in Series VI: Writings document Swan's research in hypothermia and suspended circulation, surgical experience treating various thoracic and cardiovascular ailments, and interest in experimental surgical history. Researchers looking for information on the School of Medicine's Department of Surgery during Swan's time as department chief should refer to Series V: University of Colorado, particularly the annual reports authored by Swan from 1951-1960. Material in Series III: Speeches and Talks describes Swan's thoracic surgery interests as well as his personal interest in wine. Further elements of his personal life are reflected in Series I: Personal and Biographical and Series II: Correspondence. Information on Swan's WWII army experiences may be found in the letters written to his first wife in Series II and the army surgery records in Series IV.

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