Papers of Clarence John Blake, 1865-1869 (inclusive), 1865-1866 (bulk).

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Papers of Clarence John Blake, 1865-1869 (inclusive), 1865-1866 (bulk).

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Contains 113 original letters of Clarence Blake to his father, John Harrison Blake, written while residing in Europe. Letters document Blake's travels and activities as a student. They discuss medical education and his specialization in otology; report on the Austro-Prussian War and Blake's efforts to arrange the sale of arms to Austria through his father's firm, the Connecticut Arms Company; and mention many students and professors with whom he was acquainted. Other papers include a letter addressed to Blake about an order for American muskets; letter of his father about the son's studies; essay and poem; and autographs.

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Blake, John H. (John Harrison), 1808-1899

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Blake, Clarence J. (Clarence John), -1919

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Blake (Harvard, M.D. 1865) was Walter Augustus Lecompte Professor of Otology at Harvard Medical School from 1907 to 1913. He studied at the University of Vienna in 1866, returning to Boston to practice. He began teaching in 1870 and was aural surgeon to the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary from 1871 throughout his career; he was also, at different times, president of the Infants' Hospital, manager of Children's Hospital, editor of the American Journal of Otology, and author of a st...

Connecticut Arms Company.

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Blake, Clarence J. (Clarence John), -1919

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Blake (Harvard, M.D. 1865) was Walter Augustus Lecompte Professor of Otology at Harvard Medical School from 1907 to 1913. He studied at the University of Vienna in 1866, returning to Boston to practice. He began teaching in 1870 and was aural surgeon to the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary from 1871 throughout his career; he was also, at different times, president of the Infants' Hospital, manager of Children's Hospital, editor of the American Journal of Otology, and author of a st...