James P. Hutchinson papers [manuscript], 1915-1918.

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James P. Hutchinson papers [manuscript], 1915-1918.

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The collection contains correspondence, orders, memoranda and miscellaneous items pertaining to Dr. Hutchinson's service with the American Ambulance Service in France and the American Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1. Of special interest are his letters to Mrs. K. W. Vanderbilt describing the staff, administrative problems, general work, a patient train, and the arrangment of hospitals benefiting from Mr. Vanderbilt's fund. Topics in other letters and documents include dental care, care of Belgian children, Base Hospital No. 21 from Washington University Medical School, a formula for "Bipp" paste (Bismuth Iodoform Paraffin Paste), training for medical officers at Fort Riley, Kansas, conservation of gas and electricity, and Wasserman tests. The collection also contains a list of officers in the Medical Reserve Corps called to active service and assigned to Military Hospital No. 1, and lists of officers who attended surgical conferences, 1917 and 1918.

circa 50 items.

University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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