Papers, 1886-1973 (inclusive), 1950-1973 (bulk).

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Papers, 1886-1973 (inclusive), 1950-1973 (bulk).

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Papers document White's role in the American Heart Association (AHA), International Society of Cardiology, International Cardiology Foundation, and the National Heart Institute (NHI); introduction of the EKG in Boston and at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH); his clinical work; research and writings on heart disease; and interest in comparative electrocardiography, especially of whales. Significant events which are recorded in the collection include White's consultancy to Dwight Eisenhower after his heart attack; 1946 medical mission to Czechoslovakia and several trips to the U.S.S.R.; and visits with Albert Schweitzer in Gabon, and to China. Reflected throughout the papers is White's philosophy of healthful living, especially his emphasis on good diet, non-smoking, and physical fitness, as well as his extensive travels to promote international friendship and peace through cooperation in medicine. Types of material include general correspondence files; patient records; notes, drafts, and galleys of books and articles; teaching material from MGH; conference proceedings, minutes of meetings, etc. reflecting White's involvement as one of the founders of AHA, fund raising connected with NHI, and other efforts; audio-visual material such as films, sound recordings, and photographs; and scrapbooks, daily calendars and journals, family genealogical papers, student notebooks, and other memorabilia. Also includes three audio cassettes of White's interview conducted in 1972 by Stefan Lorant in which White discusses his career at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and one copy volume of White's proposal for his nomination for the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize.

197 boxes, 1 half document box, 3 audio cassette tapes in . 1 half document box.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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