Metzger papers, ca. 1921-1955 (bulk 1932-1945).

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Metzger papers, ca. 1921-1955 (bulk 1932-1945).

Summary: Primarily correspondence concerning Dr. Metzger's work with Tucson medical facilities treating tuberculosis, in particular the operations of the Southern Methodist Hospital managed by Metzger. There is also correspondence concerning the operations of the Arizona State Hospital, 1941 to 1955, and board of director meetings of the Alum Rock Sanatorium in California from 1932 to 1941.

2.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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Southern Methodist Hospital (Tucson, Ariz.)

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Metzger, Jeremiah, 1876-1958.

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Biographical note: Physician; Dr. Jeremiah Metzger came to Arizona in 1911 and worked in the treatment of tuberculosis, psychiatry and psychology with hospitals in the Tucson area. Born in Ohio in 1876, he came to California, then Arizona, for health reasons. He re-opened the Whitwell Hospital, later named the Southern Methodist Hospital, which became Tucson's first tuberculosis sanatorium. Dr. Metzger also worked with the Arizona State Hospital and was superitendent of that institution three ti...

Arizona State Hospital

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Alum Rock Sanatorium.

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Tucson Country Club (Ariz.)

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