Papers of Francis Minot Rackemann, 1909-1969 (bulk).

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Papers of Francis Minot Rackemann, 1909-1969 (bulk).

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Papers pertain to Rackemann's activities in the Harvard Medical School Alumni Association, especially his work on the Dormitory Committee; to his biography of George Richards Minot; and to his involvement in the Massachusetts Society for Mental Health. Also includes correspondence about the Boston Medical Library and the possibilities of forming an Academy of Medicine in Boston; statistics on Harvard Medical School graduates; Rackemann's student notebooks, 1909-1911; personal financial ledgers; correspondence concerning his allergy research and with a patient about an allergy condition; and other miscellaneous notes and notebooks. Alumni Association material contains correspondence, minutes of committee meetings, clippings, fund raising papers, and manuscript about history of the association. G. R. Minot papers contained in the Rackemann collection include letters from Minot; typescripts, galley, research notes, and correspondence relating to the biography; and reviews of the book.

2 boxes and ca. 12 v.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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