Crawford W. Long family papers, 1842-1939.

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Crawford W. Long family papers, 1842-1939.

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The collection consists of papers of Crawford W. Long and the Long family of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia from 1842-1939. Includes correspondence, bills, receipts, notes, scrapbooks, and clippings. Early correspondence (1842-1879) is between Long, his wife Caroline, and daughter Frances. From 1897-1929, the correspondence details efforts of Frances Long Taylor to establish her father's claim to the first successful use of ether as an anesthetic, including correspondence with Irish physician George Foy and Allen Smith of the University of Pennsylvania; and memorials to Long. The scrapbooks contain copies of affidavits, letters, and notes copied by Florence Long Bartow concerning her father's use of ether; genealogical material on the Long, Swain, and allied families; photographs; and clippings on Long's career and memorials. The collection also contains bills, receipts, and legal documents for Emma M. Long and the estate of Frances Long Taylor.

1 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Long family.

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Crawford Williamson Long (1815-1878), physician, first to use ether as an anesthetic, born in Madison County, Georgia. Married Caroline Swain (1842), children Edward Crawford, Arthur B., Frances (Taylor), Florence (Bartow), Eugenia, and Emma M. From the description of Crawford W. Long family papers, 1842-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478224 ...

Long, Crawford Williamson, 1815-1878

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Crawford Long, a Georgia native, received his education at Franklin College (University of Georgia). He completed his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania in 1839. After a short time in New York, Dr. Long returned to Georgia and spent his entire career there as a physician and surgeon. He is credited with performing the first operation with ether anesthesia on Mar. 30, 1842. From the guide to the The first patient to whom Crawford Williamson Long administered s[ulphuric...

Bartow, Florence Long, 1853-1919

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Swain family.

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Taylor, Francis Long.

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Long, Emma M.

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Smith, Allen, fl. 1897.

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Long, Caroline Swain.

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Foy, George, fl. 1897.

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