William J. Morton Papers, 1871-1916.

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Morton, William J. (William James), 1846-1920. William J. Morton Papers, 1871-1916.

William J. Morton Papers, 1871-1916.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78930082

The collection is comprised of scrapbooks of newspaper clippings; a photo album of cancer patients; correspondence; reprints of his published journal articles; and contact lists. The majority of the scrapbooks contain newspaper articles documenting his work with X-rays and the use of trypsin, of which he was a strong proponent, as a cure for cancer. The scrapbooks also contain various other articles relating to Dr. Morton, or that he found of interest, including several on the protection of dogs from vivisection.

.6 linear feet (1 box, 1 oversize container)

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New York Academy of Medicine