pi'lfeiiii'. .i'< U' • i '"■■■i,' = :: : •'. IHs«rit>'-!'">i>•■■• '■■.: it |,I ili..'-i'»-: : ' H'»H» h-IH'-Jir'.il'tlh' ! ' V- I'.MiO }hV-'.'■■'.•Ji '■• ■•■ ..t?.' ^'■;;;!i —' if ;M»;1i!'w;;i!v .';?||1 Ui:'i.!'j.!-::v: '■•■■' j!Hliiiii.,:,!!iiii;:-::'':- iklljilij^iiiiiii r.y ' , lihir »!!.''.':■ ''I' ' '.mi 'iv :? ,-,■ 11.; i' i *^H'iiliiii';^i-;;:- ■■■■■■■ uji' il;»;j, i it ■(«.' '. M!lik!toiiiiriii;iirii.ii :'»?fM',R}. / LETTERS from MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SOCIETIES DEANS OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGES OP CLASS A and from EMINENT PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS of tho UNITED STATES MAKJNG AN APPEAL TO CONGRESS for an APPROPRIATION TO BE APPLIED TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPPING OP THE PRCPOSED NEW ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON D.C. MAY 1918. ! ■-■■&:*■■: University of California Medical School Office of the Dean Second and Parnassus Avenues San Francisco, Cal» April 22, 1918* From: Herbert C. Moffitt, Dean University of California Medical School, To^ Ma^or R. W- Shufeldt, M.R.C., U«S,Armyx Subject: Importance of an Army Medical Museum* L A meeting; of our Faculty will be hold next week to pass a formal resolution on the subject mentioned In your letter of March -23rd. 2* Meanwhile, let me express my personal opinion of the great importance of the development of the Army Museum. I have always endeavored to emphasize the importance 6f museum establishment, in Medical Schools, and the great benefits that come to teaching, from the proper" use of museiqj material* Signed; Herbert C, Moffitt Dean. True Copy* \Z^7l '^ t/ *J*.?-^' *"•■<■ 1'** ■" --'"• -. * - «--;■ •." V . jr-fc -.-^fc i'.J ?.''f'J-V - «.✓•■•» - ni _ 7 ... ■.».-. A ■ •■-•-* • • 5 % " ~V ;•--.*>■'• ■■(■ r.u#- . .v i«. - «*v -: -:, .>•■':.?■• i i~ r «.-.-. "r J 'err-*/- UNIVERSITY OF CALIF01NIA MEDICAL SCHOOL Office of the Dear- Second and Parnassus Avenues San Francisco, California. April Twenty-seventh 19 18 From: Herbert C. Moff itt, Dean, University of California Medical School, To: Major R. "7. Shufeldt, M.R.C., U.S.Army. Subject: Resolutions adopted by the Faculty of the University of California Medical School, regarding the importance of an Army Medical Museum. 1. At a meeting of the Faculty of the University of California Medical School, held Friday evening April 26, the following resolution was adopted: 2, Resolved That in the opinion of the Medical Faculty of the University of California it is eminently desirable to carry on vigorous- ly the collection, collation and review of the medical research and of the medical and surgical experience now being acquired in the great war. Timely labors will not only pre- vent a repetition of the delinquency in this respect which characterized the medical history of our American civil con- flict but will be more certain to bestow on Society at large the advantages of advances in medical procedures before or only shortly after the conclusion of peace ana will above all, make such advances more certainly and rapidly available to the Army itself. In view of the magnitude of this task, special and adequate provision should be made therefore be Act of Congress, said provision to be not only for the assembling anJ issuing of written reports but also of material and specimens used for medical instruction and for further study whereby the necessary great enlargement of the facilities of the Army Medical i-.useurn and the Library of the Surgeon General's Office and the detail of medical editorial experts will be made available for-the Surgeon General. (Signed) Herbert C. Moffitt TRUE COPY Dean UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDFR, COLORADO, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Charles H. Meader, A.B., M.D., Dean Corner Thirteenth and Welton Streets, Denver, Colorado March 28,. 1918 R.W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A*. Army Medical Museum, Washington, D*C. Dear Sir:- I have your circular letter of March 23rd and shall be glad to bring this matter to the attention of our Executive Faculty at its next meeting, since I feet sure that they will heartily endorse your plan. Very truly yours, (Signed) Chas. N. Meader Dean. TRUE COPY. •< :■ . i \ i -" i »•■*■ ^ _, t ''- - **.& ■» ' F- <■ ^ UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, COLORADO. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Charles N. Meader, A.B., M.D., Dean Corner Thirteenth and Welton Streets, Denver, Colorado. April 4, 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, M.C. U.S. Army, Army Medical Museum and Library, War Department, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- Your letter of March 26th concerning the establishment of a loan collection of medical historical interest derived from the present war, was read at the last meeting of the Executive Faculty of this school. Your plan was heartily endorsed and the resolution which I enclose herewith passed, and the faculty further endorse the wisdom of making adequate provision for such a collection. I trust that your efforts may be successful, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Chas. N. Meader TRUE COPY. < * UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Charles N. Meader, A.B., M.D., Dean Corner Thirteenth and Helton Streets,, Denver, Colorado. Whereas, the present great war has brought into ' action the utmost genius of many great countries in devising new means for wounding and killing men, and whereas this genius has been opposed by the most in- tensive efforts to combat and mitigate the wounds, and decrease the fatalities produced thereby, it is highly desirable that exhaustive graphic records in the form of specimens and collections, illustrating all phases of this scientific contest be preserved for the instruction of this and future generations,- Therefore, Be it resolved that the Executive Faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine heartily endorses a plan proposed by Major R. W. Shufeldt for the establishment of a great central museum and library pre- senting a detailed medical history of this war, which may be used as an educational center for future instruction. Be it further resolved that this Faculty heartily endorses as eminently desirable and proper the expenditure of such moneys as may be necessary to secure housing, arrangement and care for such a collection, commensurate with its importance. (Signed) Charles N. Meader, Dean. True Copy. au 4* r ^: f. t. s -..r. • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 920 H street N.W. Washington D. C* April 15, 1918, To Major.R. W. Shufeldt, -■■ ■- -■— Medical Ooi'pgy•ffrfrrfrr----- Army Medical Museum, Wafchin£ton t)»C. Dear Bir:-» Your letter of March 23rd relating to the expansion of the Army Medical Museum and the JDrojectfcd Medical and Surgical History Of the present war, was presented 4*0 the - Faculty at a Meeting held on the 11th inst. and inclosed resolutions were adopted* It aay interest you to know thai Professor Virchow in the same address referred to in the flesb'iution also declared '*The the French in the Crimea learned fxbm their experiences little or nothing and -the Americans in their Civil War so much, tfcat from this time dates a new era in military medicilie and aedical science - these re* suits werS brought about not by the magnitude of the heed which the Americans had to suffer - tot this was not greater than that experien- ced by the French in the fcrimea^ but rather by the critical and truly Scientific fepirit, the open mind^ the healthy and practical under*- standing which in America gradually permeated all departments of the army organization1! and w hich under the wonderful cooperation of an entire ^ebjuej freaOhed the point of humane efforts highest ever attained itt fc. gH&t watt*' Wi-shing the ^edical fcortid of the U. S* Army complete success in its noble Work, Irre&alii, Very sincerely yours> (Signed) Geo. M- Kbber, Dean (TRUE COPY) • v' •' * i* \ ■■*"-'. sSS* -•5.. ~_ ' ' .!" "I' ■ ■ ;t 2 v.vV-r% a rH*fi~" '*' ■■'-•:" *; .- -r'i-.- >■ v a-. :--■'■ ' - . ^ ■; y^v-- "•*• ' .3 -4 • .*•"?-> >C %-Uv ?1 --*.**■-'•-''■".. (y>&' GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 920 H Street N.W. Washington D.C. April 15th 1918. RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY AT A MEETING HELD ON APRIL 11th 1918 WHEREAS It is universally conceded that the establishment of the Army Medical Museum and the publication of the Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War has done more than any other factor to advance Medico-Military Service both in this country and abroad - be it RESOLVED That the Faculty of the Medical School of Georgetwon University hails with delight, that the Surgeon General*s Office is engaged in adding to this Valuable collection by the material forwarded here from the various battle fronts of Europe, and expects to utilize said material in the preparation of a medical and surgical history of the present War. RESOLVED That this Faculty fully appreciates the great scientific ,^-nd practical value of this work, and in the interest of higher medical education most heartily commends the plans offthe Surgeon General to the favorable consideration and action of the appropriate Committees in Congress assembled. RESOLVED That the Faculty is fully aware that the execution of the plans of the Surgeon General may involve the expenditure of con- siderable sums of money, but it is confidently believed that in the interest ©radical Science and Humanity, it will be a profitable in- vestment. Inthls connection it may not be amiss to refer to the opinion of Professor R. Virchow, one of Germany's greatest scientists and leaders in Democracy, when in 1872 in speaking of the present status of the doctrine of infectious diseases he declared - "Whoever takes up and reads the extensive publications of the America: Medical Staff will be constantly astonished at the wealth of ex- perie nee therein found. The greatest exactness in detail, careful statistics even about smallest matters, and a scholarly statement embracing all sides of medical experience, are here united in order to preserve and to transmit to contemporaries and posterity in the greatest possible completeness the knowledge purchased at so vast an expense." (Signed) Geo. M. Kober, Dean True Copy. 3 V f ia ♦ i -■ r. t- '-»* '~' HARVARD UalTN^SITY I-JUDICAL SCHOOL Edward H. Bradford, d.D. Dean ..elver Woody, M.!0. Secretary Boston, Massachusetts May 13, 1918. Major R. V>r. Shufeldt. Medical Corps U.S.A. Araar Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Sir:*- At a meeting of the Administrative Board of the Harvard Medical School a resolution was passed which expressed its hearty sy-pathy with the plan for enlarging the Army Medical Museum. Yours very truly, (Signed) Worth Hale. Acting Secretary. (true:copy) A HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE and HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE 2811-17 Cottage Grove Ave, Joseph Pettee Cobb, M.D., Dean Richard H. Street, M.D. Registrar April 4&h, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt Army Medical Museum and Libraryy Washington D„C. Dear Sir:- Your letter of the 29th addressed to Dr. Charles E. Kahlke has been presented to the Faculty of this institution at a regular meeting held April 2nd, 1918. The following resolution was unanimously approved: "Resolved that this work meets our hearty commendation and that M/e shall use every effort to further its successful progress and do ivhat we can to help in obtaining "the proper appropriation." It gives me pleasure to also assure you. that I personally, as well as the other members of the Faculty, recognize the immense value of the work which you are doing and appreciate that t he medical iiuseum when completed can be of the greatest practical assistance in our educational work and that we shall be glad to personally assist in a ny way possible.. Very sincerely, (Signed) Jos. P. Cobb. Dean. True Copy. Ii Hi ii n n '1 •;>- *f £- V: .*?,';_»" UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Congress and Honore Streets CHICAGO,ILLINOIS I7ILLIAM H. BROWNE Secretary March 26„ 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. M dear Mai or: In reply to your letter of March 23, I am enclosing with this, a Resolution to Congress which I trust will be of service to you. I think the object -which you .- wish to attain is a very worthy one and I trust you will be successful. Yours very truly, Signed: William H. Browne. Secretary, True Copy The following is an expression of opinion of the Faculty of the College of Medicine of the Univer- sity of Illinois regarding the establishment of a new Army Medical Museum at Washington. To the Congress of the United States, Members of the Senate, the House of Representatives - The Faculty ot the College of Medicine of the University of Illinois deem it a very worthy purpose that a new Army Medical Museum should be established at Washington, and respectfully petition that sufficient funds be appropriated by the Congress of the United States for the erection and maintenance of such an institution. *hue Copy Office of the Dear* THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE March 26, 1918. Major E. W. Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Sir:- Your letter of March 23, was presented to the Faculty of the College of Medicine at a meeting on March 25, 1918. The Faculty desires me to express to you the opinion that we are in full accord with you in the matter of building an Army Medical Museum. Yours truly, Signed: L. W. Dean True Copy. LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OFFICE OF THE DEAN Sacramento and Webster Streets San Francisco, California April 9, 1918. Major R. n*. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Washington D.C. Dear Doctor:- At the meeting of our Medical Faculty held March 30th the enclosed resolution regarding the enlargement of the Army Medical Museum was passed, which I trust will serve your purpose. Very truly yours, (Signed) W. Ophuls, Dean. INASMUCH AS we believe that the Army Medical Museum is and will continue to be (especially after the present war) of great benefit to the advancement of modern medicine and of in- calculable value to students of medical and surgical history of the present war: Be It Therefore Resolved, that we, the Medical Faculty of Leland Stanford Junior University, heartily endorse the movement for the enlargement of the Museum and for the proper aupport of this institution by adequate appropriation from Congress. W. Ophuls________ Deanr (For the Faculty) TRUE COPY UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Founded in 1837 Office of the Dean. LOUISVILLE, NY. March 26, 1218. The Executive Committee of the Faculty of the Medical De- partment of the University of Louisville, at a meeting helf today, parsed the following resolutions: RESOLVED: That the Medical Department of the University of Louisville heartily favors the progect advocated by the Army Medical Museum, to enlarge the Army Medical Museum, and to prepare a loan-collection of material which is now being forwarded to the United States from the various battle-fronts of Europe, for teach- ing purposes. It is further resolved that Congress be appealed to for the necessary appropriation to carry out the plans advocated by tne Army Medical Museum. (Signed) Henry Enos Tuley Pean. Medical Department, University of Louisville. OFFICERS OF MEDICAL FACULTY Lewis S. McMurtry, M.D* ' LL.D., President Henry Enos Tuley, M.D,, Dean EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE J, Morrison Ray„ M*D.* Chairman C.W.Kelly, M.D., CM, J. Garland Sherrill, A.M., M.D, Irvin Abell, A.M., M.D. F,S. Graves, M.D* LOUISVILLE, KY, March 27, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.Army, Army Medi ca 1 Mus eu m, Washington D.C. Dear Sir^ In reply to your letter of March 23rd, beg to state that the Executive Committee of the Faculty of the Medical De- partment of the University of Louisville, yesterday passed res- olutions favoring the resolutions as outlined in your letter, and I enclose copy in duplicate of the resolutions, Very truly yours, (Signed) Henry Enes Tuley Dean Enclosures • TRUE COPY. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Founded in 1837 OFFICE OF THE DEAN m*~ -*■*&* MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Milwaukee, Wisconsin SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Corner of Fourth St. and Reservoir Ave, Phone Lincoln 237 OFFICE March 29, 1918. R.W.Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington B. C. Dear Dr. Shufeldt:- The Board of Administration of Marquette University School of Medicine, being informed of the introduction in the near future of a bill relating to the Army Medical Museum urges Congress to pass this bill with adequate appropriation for future develop- ment* There is no doubt whatever that a well carried out plan to secure and use the vast amount of medical and surgical material available from the battlefields of Europe will enlarge the scope, enrich the content on Scientific medicine and ultimately enormously benefit the public through more efficient medical service* Of particular concern to medical colleges is the unquestioned teaching value of loan sets from the Museum's collection as contemplated - a value that cannot be overestimated in view of the crying national need for more ?.nd better doctors, that need made more acute by the exigencies ■■ of the present war. On behalf of the Board of Administration. Signed J. Van de Erve Associate Dean True Copy. . f- *. '*■' ' M t ~.r-. ■' ** i a;'-.;:»'>; J.M.K.Rowland, M.D., Dean Address N.E. Corner Lombard and Greene Sts UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF IE DIC If IE AND COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS BALTIMORE, MARYLAND April 10, 1918, R,W.Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical ifuseum, Washington D.C. Dear Sir; At a meeting of the Faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and College of Physicians and Surgeons, held April 2, 1918, the following resolution was adopted:- RESOLVED: That the proposal to request an appropriation from Congress for the building of an Army Medical Museum be endorsed, as the establishment of such a museum will be of inestimable advantage to the medical profession and of great assistance in the teaching of medical students particularly along those lines which fit them for service in the Army and Navy. Very sincerely yours, (Signed) J.H.H.Rowland (B) Dean. True Copy. THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA THE MEDK-Ii SCHOOL MINNEAPOLIS Office of the Asst Dean and Sec'y. Nay 3, 1918. Major R. TT. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U„ S. A.., Army Medical N-uscum, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:- In response to your communication of March 29th, I am directed by the Adminis- trative Board of the Medical School of the University of Minnesota to present to you the enclosed resolution. Respectfully yours, (Signed) R. 0. Beard Secretary. TRUE COPY. ■*Ti Resolved: That the Medical School of the University of Minnesota heartily endorses the proposed develop- ment of the Army Medical Museum for the accommodation and development of pathologic material resulting from the present war; that it commends to the United States Congress the provision of adequate financial support for the preservation and housing of such material, which will be of inestimable scientific value and of hreat educational interest to the medical schools and to the medical profession. Signed: R.O. Beard.________ SECRETARY REGISTRAR'S OFFICE McGILL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE MONTREAL l April 3rd, 1918. Major R..W. Shufeldt, Medical dorps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Sir, I have your circular letter of March 23rd with regard to collection of War Specimens. This has been handed over to our Professor of Pathology who will report to our Faculty in the near future, the result of which will be communicated to you at a: early date. Yours very truly, (Signed) Jrto. W* Scane, Registrar (M.E.B.) True Copy FACULTY OF MEDICINE,McGILL UNIVERSITY* BEAN'S OFFICE MONTREAL April 8th, 1918. Major R.W. Shufeldt, M.C., U.S.A.., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Sir, "I'beg to acknowledge the receipt of your circular letter, dated 23/3/18 with reference to a favourable endorsement of the Medical Faculty of McGill University regarding the collection of war pathological specimens for a central museum. In regard to this the Medical Faculty is quite in accord with these ideas and wish to warmly support it. Canada herself has already instituted a central museum for war specimens, the organ- ization of which is now in the process of formation. There can be no question as to the advisability of such a scheme being put forward by the Medical Corps of*the U.S.Army and it should receive the warmest support. Yours very sincerely,. (Signed) H.S.Birkett, Dean, True Copy. OBERLIN COLLEGE OBERLIN^OHIO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SSCIENCES ANIMAL ECOLOGY LYNDS JONES WHEREAS: The Director of the Army Medical Museum, of the Surgecr General of the u. S. Army, has begun a movement the object Of which is to gather together material from the various battle fields of Europe and with this material to prepare an exhaustive medical and surgical history of the present war in the form of collections which may be loaned to the various universities and c olleges throughout the country and to build up a museum which shall be the great medical and research center of the world, THEREFORE: Be it Resolved, by the Science Division of the Faculty of Oberlin College, that we heartily approve of the gathering of such collections and the establishing of such a Museum, believing that they will greatly encourage a more thorough preparation of medical students for practice in Surgery and thus be of direct benefit to the people, And, Resolved, further, that we respectfully urge upon the Congress of the United States of America the appropriation of funds sufficient to properly house and care for such collections and such a Museum. (Signed) Frederick 0. Grover Chairman Science Division of Oberlin College. April 30, 1918, (TRUE COPY) >-; -. ".-5 ^ _a. *:' *•>' :• t . :i'3 *&%d :"? r'.'i SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 1402 South Grand Avenue St. Louis, Mo, H.W.LOEB,M.D.,DEAN April 3d, 1918. Major R,W,ShUfeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C* Dear Doctor:- I am heartily in favor of the proposal to erect a proper building for the care of the Army Medical Museum. I have so expressed myself on numerous occasions to Colonel Owen. I shall be very glad to do whatever I can to further the movement* Awaiting your commands in the matter, I am, Very truly yours, (Signed) H.A.Loeb. Dean. (M-jor, M.O.R.C.) True Copy,' * !.*,V-.: '' -..}■ -?.•>- ■i-'- THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 0? SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 307*311 Orange St. Syracuse, New York John L. Heffron Dean RESLUTION OF THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY The present war offers an unusual opportunity for the collection of material suitable for an army medical museum. Such material when properly prepared and housed would be of inestimable value for medical study and research. In order that this country may take advantage of these opportunities it is necessary that funds be made available so that collectors may be sent to the battle- fields of Europe and that a suitable building be provided for housing such collections. Therefore, the Faculty of the College of Medicine of Syracuse University most heartily approves of plans outlined in the communication of Major R, W. Shufeldt and expresses the opinion that Congress should immediately provide funds for completeing this undertaking. It is resolved, further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to our reprrsentatives in Congress and to Major Shufeldt. May 17, 1918. True Copy, college of medicine university of-tennessee me:,iphis Office of the Dean March 28, 1918. Major R.^.Shufeldt, Medical Cor£s, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington Dk>C» Dear Sir:* We are placing ourselves on record as being in favor of any plans to enlarge the museum at the capital to a teaching and research center and should deem it a very shortsighted policy if not all possible aid were being given to make use of the liberal and unusUal material furnished by the European battlefields for collection and present and future study. Very truly yours, Signed* A.H. Wittenborg Dean-« True Copy. Charles F. Painter, A.B., M.D,, Dean Frank G. Wheatley, A.M., M.D. Vice Dean Frank E. Haskins, Ph.G*, M.D., Secretary TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL 416 Huntington Avenue Boston, Mass. March 27, 1919. R.W.Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dea.r Sir:- In view of the very great scientific value of the collection now in possession of the Army Medical Museum in Washington, the additions that are being made to it from the battle- fields of the present war, and the comprehensive plans of those in charge of this collection looking into its being made available for teaching purposes in all medical schools, be it resolved that:- the Tufts College Medical School desires to urge the Congress, through its Senators and Representatives, to enact such legislation as will make this collection of the greatest use to all who are qualified to use it. Very truly yours, Signed: Charles F. Painter Dean (») True Copy. "' .^r TUFTS COLLEGE.MEDICAL SCHOOL 416 Huntington Avenue TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:- Believing that a collection of specimens, illustrating the lesion' presented, incident to the present conditions at the European battle-from will prove of great value, not only for preparation of a medical and surgical history of the great war but also for the use of the physiciai. and surgeons of the future and Believing that the present Occasion offers opportunities such as have occurred never in previous world history and Recognizing that the usefulness of such a collection cannot but prove of inestimable value to the medical and surgical professions throughout the world but particularly to the practitioners in our own country, therefore be it resolved: That we most heartily approve of the plan to add to the Army Medical Museum at Washington, D.C., a department in which shall be deposited such specimens, forwarded from the battle fronts of Europe, to be used for historical material and for future study by students of medicine and practitioners of the United States. We also wish to record our enthusiastic endorsement of the plan to arrange the material into loan sets to be available to the various medical schools in the country. Appreciating the overgrowing importance of the usefulness of the Army Medical Museum, and the. important place it occupies in the medical educational interestd of the country, we are impressed with the great value of the proposed addition to its already extensive facilities which will make the institution well nigh matchless in the world. It would seem to us that any expenditure, however great, would be well and judicially administered in providing means for this important addition to the facilities for the greater efficiency of the Army Medical Museum whose fame for usefulness is already world-wide and whose work has reflected so much honor upon American Medical institu- tions. No private or localized collection could possibly provide for the administration of such material, even if it were obtainable and to have it available where it may be readily accessible will be a feature at once unique and invaluable and will prove a most useful adjunct to the medical facilities of America. True Copy ViJn "A-. ■■'.'■.a- ,^i* , -.iG'.7 : '»■-■> "... '"*' ....•-.• ..•"■-- -- ■••■ j-» -"i'- .-.• a* .-;< *.■ -V.'.i.\'"**~- ••-•-•■■■■ --""a-- -■-■ --■* ' - ♦ • -.'A'' 4"af_ *" ■> ■* ■", i.*^'i.- :.^ ■ - '.,'*■* ,»,_*-.-.----..-' - •■• a-. " > v . /» - -■•■* •"'■•".•'^ a - '■' " " " .: ft.T -' i/^ a- «*rtw "-^ ;e %-r *"" -v. ,-->' ■*■-*• •" ••''? j -' •>-* ■••..,*.• «. . .. . — f - '. "*vw.-. "-' •-v . a * :.» •» '-" Office of the Dean THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA P.O. BOX 770 New Orleans, La. April 19, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, N.C., U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washingt) n D.C. My dear Major Shufeldt:- It has taken some time to get all of the signatures of the teach- ing staff of the School of Medicine of the Tulane University of Louisi- ana, but I am now sending you a formal petition addressed to the mem- bers of Congress and signed by all the teaching staff of this school in the hope thatthis may serve the purposes indicated in your communica- tion to me under date of March 23. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Isadore Dyer, Major M.R.C. Dean, March 28, 1918. To the Members of the Congress of the United States: We, the undersigned members of the teaching staff of the School of -edicine of the Tulane University of Louisiana respectfully urge your consideration of the government support of the Army Medical Library and Museum rlth especial reference to the assembling of material for the historical and practical accumulation of pathological and " a.atomical specimens bearing upon the injuries aand diseases incident to the part America is taking in this great war. The future vrlue to medical education cannot be too highly estimated and early prevision of wavs and means should be undertaken. (Signed) Iscdore Oyer Dean and Professor Rudolph Matas Professor of Surgery dao. I » Bel Professor of Clinical Mediciae (ceiitiaucd) I -»■ * i "I v -.*. :».-■*- •• Joseph Hume R.C. Lynch C.C.Bass W.E.Garrey A.L.Mertz Professor of Venereal Diseases Professor Oto Laryngology Prof. Experimental Medicine Prof, of Physiology Prof. Chemistry and %dical Jurisprudence Irving Hardesty Prof of Anatomy J.P. O'Kelley Clinical Prof. Oto Laryngology Herman B. Gessner Prof, of Clinical Surgery Prof. J. W. Newman S.N.D.Clark S.M. Blakshear Charles W, Duval W.W. Butterworth R.S. Buys H.E. Minare Henry Bay on F.P. Chillingi7orth William C. Smith M. Couret Paul A. Mcllheny Sidney K. Simon O.W. Bethea William H. Harris Randolph Lyons Isidore Cohn C. Jeff Miller Carroll W. Allen Victor Smith Rollin G. Meyers Henry Daspit Charles C. Bass F,M. Johns Charles J. Bloom Hilliard E. Miller G,B. Adams H.J. Gondolf W.A. Love D.A. Palmisano Theo F. Kron E.L. King Wm, D. Phillips L. A. Herbert P. Graffaguino J*C. Cole S. Geismar E..L. Leckert Thomas B. Sellers E.C. Albritton Eernest W. Samuel Hamilton P. Jones Jas T. Wolfe r. Bernhard E.D. Friedrichs L. Sexton Nose and Thro Obstetrics Prof Gyn and Clin Obst. Clinical Prof Diseases of the Ear, Prof, of Pathology and Bacterology Prof. Diseases of Children Clinical Prof. Diseases of Children Clinical Prof. Diseases of Skift Associate Professor of Anatomy Ass1t Prof. Pathology and Bacteriology Ass't Prof Anatomy Ass't Professor Path and Bacteriology Assjt Prof Orthopedic and Surg D. of Children Ass t Prof Clinical Medicine Ass't Prof Katerica Medica and Phar. Ass't Prof Pathology and Bacertiology Ass't Prof Clinical Medicine Ass't Prof Minor Surgery Instructor Clinical Surgery Prof. Obstetrics and Clinical Gynecology Ass't Prof. Clin Surgery Ass't Prof Ophthalmology Ass't Prof of Chem Instructor in Neurology " Bacteriology and Pathology LAB. Clinical Medicine " Dept. of Pediatrics " of Obstetrics Pathology and Bacteriology Ass't Instructor, Lab, Clinical i*ed» Instructor in Medicine Clinical Assistant Medicine " " Orthopedics Instructor Obstetrics 11 n " Pathology Ass't Instructor Gync. Instructor in Medicine " " Surgery Ass't Clinical Surgwy Instructor in Anatciay n it " Radiology Medicine and ^%dicine M Instructor Pediatrics Instructor in Clinical ^edicine Assistant in Clinical Surgery Ass't Prof. Tuler, ■*"" » 'VS -0 V--vt .: < '■•=./. / -a--; »■....' ::-■! i = UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville Department of Medicine OFFICE OF THE DEAN May 4, 1918. Major R. TJa Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U. S. Army, Array Medical Museum, "Nashington, D. C. My dear Sir:- At its regular monthly meeting held this evening— the first since the receipt of your letter of March 2Z—One Medi- cal Faculty of the University of Virginia passed the following resolution: RESOLVED that the Medical Faculty of the University of Virginia unanimously endorses the plan for the building of a new Army Med- ical Museum and to provide for the proper care and study of the material being forwarded from the battle fronts of Europe. There can be no question of the value of this material for future study and research. Tie strongly urge upon Congress liberal provision for this work. The experience of the present war emphasizes the vital im- portance to the nation's welfare of military medicine and surgery. Obviously this study should be concentrated in Washington, 77e heartily approve of the proposed plan and urge liberal appropriation to carry it into effect. Very truly yours, (Signed) Theodore Hough Dean . WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY School of Medicine Cleveland, Ohio 10 April, 1918. Maj or R.W. Shufe Idt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D. C. My dear Major Shufeldt- In response to your circular letter of March 23rd, the following resolution was a dopted by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Medicine Of this school} Resolved that the Executive Committee of the F acuity of iiedicince, Western Reserve University, heartily endorses the project of incroasing tho space aand facilities of the Army Medical Museumr It is believed that such increase will be of great advantage to medical education throughout the country. Yours v ery truly, Howard T. Karsner (Signed) Secretary of the Faculty. True Copy. ■\ xz.. -.<< . " *="- > ■* ;-t WOMAN'S MEDICAL COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA North College Ave. and 21st Street Philadelphia Office of the Dean May 10, 1918 Major R. W. Shufeldt Army Medical Museum Washington D.C. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Faculty of the Woman's Medical College of Penna., on April 17, 1918, your letter of March 23, relative to the work of the Army Medical Museum, was duly presented for discussion. The following a ction was taken: Whereas: the proper care of the collections at present contained in the Army Medical Museum, and also those now accumulating from the battlefields of Europe, is of great importance to the physicians and surgeons of future generations; and Whereas: the proper care of these collections demands that there be built a new and adequate Army Medical Museum Be it Resolved: that the Faculty of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania endorses such plans as may be devised, including the request for an ade- quate appropriation by Congress, for accomplishing the above mentioned purposes. Very truly yours, (Signed) Martha Tracy. (TRUE COPY) Dean. YALE UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Affiliated withthe New Haven Hospital on the Anthony N. Brady Memorial Foundation George Blumer M.D* Dean of the Medical Faculty New Haven, Connecticut April 8, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, M.C., U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D. C, Dear Sir:- I have been instructed by the Faculty of the Yale University School of Medicine to forward to you the following resolution: Resolved: That it is of the very greatest importance to the medical profession of the United States and to American medical education that the Army Medical Museum at Washington should be suitn.bly provided for. Resolved: That this Faculty is entirely in sympathy with the recent plans to construct and equip a now Army Medical Museum and that they desire to urge upon the Congress of the United States through you that this matter be given immediate attention as the present building is entirely inadequate, and the conditions created by the war render a new building and equipment an absolute and immediate necessity. Yours very sincerely, 'Signed) George Blumer, Dean, Yale University School of Medicine. True Copy .. «■---» - i'' a a • -*• DR, HENRY BARTON JACOBS 11, Mb. Vernon Place, W« Baltimore February 11th, 1918. Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street^ Washington D.C. My dear Dr, Shufeldt: I have your note of February 4th enclosing letter from Dr. Thompason of the Washington Medical Society. I shall be glad to forward the letters to the President of our Baltimore Medical Society in case anything can be done here in the same direction. Believe me, Very tnuly yours, (Signed) Henry Barton Jacobs. TRUE COPY. BALTIMORE CITY MEDICAL SOCIETY 1211 Cathedral Street^ Office of the Secretary Baltimore, Md., February 23, 1918. Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D.C. Dear Doctor:- As Secretary of the Baltimore City Medical Society I am writing to inform you that at the regular meeting of the Society, which v>ras held on February 15th, a resolution was unanimously passed and adopted urging Congress to grant an appropri- ation sufficient in amount to build and equip a Ik! new Army edical Museum in Washington. I may add that the tenor of the re- marks made on this subject at the meeting left no doubt as to the feeling of our members concerning this matter. Very truly yours, Signed: Emil Noval. Secretary, True Copy. - v ' - •' s-; .5 »*.'. '-." J -•<;- THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY HAROLD A. PINGREE, M.D., SECRETARY 310 Y.M.C.A. Building Portland, Me. April 13, 1918. Major R.W.Shufeldt, M.C., Army Medical Museum, Washington D. C. Bear Sir:- At a meeting of the Cumberland County Medical Society held on April 12, 1918 Dr. F.H. Gerrish moved the adoption of the following resolution and it was so voted by the Society. Resolved,. That this Society earnestly recommends the appropriation by Congress of a sum of money sufficient to carry into effect the proposal for the building of a new Army Medical Museum, and its administration on lines, which will make its collections useful in the education of physicians and surgeons, and, through them, of incalcul- able benefit to the whole people. Very truly yours, Signed: H.A.Pingree. Secretary, True Copy. THE CINCINNATI RESEARCH SOCIETY March 6, 1918, Dr. R.W.Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D.C. My dear Doctor: Your letter concerning the need of an appropriation for the new Army Medical Museum in Washington v/as presented to the Cincinnati Research Society, The Society wishes to go on record as giving its full approval to the movement and its assistance in furthering this most worthy project. Sincerely yours, Signed: Raphael Isaacs, Secretary. True Copy. Columbus, Ohio March 4th, 1918. To: The Surgeon General, U.S.Army, War Department, Washington D.C. Believing that the Army Medical Museum, built and equipped as suggested by Dr. R.W. Shufeldt, of the Surgeon General's Office, is one of vital importance, both to the public and the profession Resolved that the Columbus Homeopathic Medical Society of Columbus, Ohio, heartily endorses this project a nd will aid in any manner v/hich will seem best in furtherance of your plan. Signed: C.F. Junkermann, Secretary The Columbus Homeopathic Medical Society. True Copy, Columbus, Ohio. February 25th, 1918. To The Surgeon General, U.S.Army Washington D»C, Believing that the Army Medical Museum, built and equipped as suggested by Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, of the Surgeon General's Office, in a recent article in the Medical Record, is one of vital importance, both to the public and the profession Resolved that The Columbus Academy of Medicine, of Columbus, Ohio, heartily endorses this project and will aid in any manner which will seem best in furtherance of your plan. Signed Win. G. Clark Secretary of The Columbus Academy of :ied5cine. N.B. Three hundred and eighty-five members in the Columbus Academy of ^edicine. True Copy, Columbus, Ohio, February 25th, 1918 Surgeon General, U.S.Arfoy, War Department, Washington D.C. Believing that the Army Jedical Museum, built and equipped as suggested by Dr. RF W. Shufeldt, of the Surgeon General's Office, in a recent article in the Med- ical Record, is one of vital importance, both to the public and the profession Resolved that the General Practitioners Ibdical Society, of Columbus, Ohio, heartily endorse this project and will aid in any manner which will seem best in furtherance of your plan. Signed George William Keil Secretary of The General Practitioners Medical Society N.B. Two hundred and twenty-five members ofmthe General Practitioners Medical Society, True Copy. .;* ;:a*. 0 ) 1: .< A ;.(. \' .. '.. :<■ ' -! * -t ■> . ■ i V ' <■■; i •.': a a- ■<■ :i':-. > Officers George A. Moleen, M.D., President R.W. Aendt, M.D. Vice President P.P. Gengenbach M.D. Treasurer A.J. Mar key M.D., Library Director MEDICAL SOCIETY OF UHE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER 1620 Court Place Denver, Colorado R.G. Smith, M.D. Sec'y 458 Metropolitan Bldg. March 7, 1918. Dr. C. C. McCulloch, Surgeon General's Library Washington D.C. Dear Doctor McCulloch: Please find enclosed a letter to Dr. Shufeldt. Ploasc read it and if the cause is meritorious and worthy of pur support kindly hand or mail it to him. Dr. Sewall thought it best to refer this matter to you as we knew nothing about it. Very cordially yours, Signed: Melville Black, January 28, 1918 Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D.C. My dear Doctor: Your letter and enclosed copy of your article public ed in the Medical Record of New York City, has been presented to the Medical Society of the City and County of Denver, and I am in- structed to inform you that the Society is in hearty accord with the movement as suggested by you and will do all in its poamr te aid in this most worthy and necessary project. Cordially yours, Signed: Melville Black. True Copies, President, Board of Trustees, THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Janurary 28, 1918* Dr. R. W, Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D C My dear Doctor:- Your letter and enclosed copy of your article published in the Medical Record ot New York City, has been presented to the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, and I am instructed to inform you that the Society is in hearty accord with the movement as suggested by you and will do all in its power1 to aid in tnis most worthy and necessary project* Cordially yours, Signed! J. Lawn Thompson, M.D. Corresponding Secretary (TRUE COPY) 'Ift Y* •' '• ' -v oa r.». AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HOMEOPATHY Established April 10, 1844 Administrative Department Office of the President 829 Marshall Field Building 179 Lake Avenue 22 East Washington Street, Rochester, N.Y. Chicago, 111, April 11, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, Major, ^edical Corps, U.S.Army, Office of the Surgeon General, Washington D.C, My dear Major: I attended the meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of lkvr York on the 9th inst., and at the business session I moved that the society do all within its power to aid in the work of establishing the army medical museum at Washington D.C. The question was discussed and passed unanimously with applause, Yours very truly, John M. Lee (Signed) True Copy. ST. LOUIS MEDICAL SOCIETY 3525 Pine Street St. Louis, Mo, February Eighteenth 1918 Dr. R. W. Shufeldt Major, Medical Corps, Army Medical Museum. My dear Doctor Shufeldt:- Your articles on the Army Medical Museum and on tne Initial War Material at the Army Medical Museum published in the Medical Record were called to the attention of the St. Louis Medical Society at its meeting on February 16th and I was instructed to inform you that the Society heartily endorses the establishment of a new Army Medical Museum to contain the Material which may be sent from the battle fields. I shall be glad to do anything ^within our power to aid you in bringing into existence the new Army Medical Museum, Respectfully, (Signed) Arthur Gundlach Secretary, True Copy SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY 1EHICAL SOCIETY MEDICAL BUILDING SUSH AND HYDE STREETS San Francisco, Cal. March 7th, IS18. Major ?c. \lv Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U, 8 „ Army, 3356 Eighteenth Street, •Tashington, D. C. Ky deaf major Shufeldt:- Your letter was presented to the Board of Directors of the San Francisco County Medical Society at the meeting of March 5th, and I am. instructed to iai* orm. you that the Society heartily approves of the movement suggested by you and will be glad to aid in this most worthy project. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Rene Buic M.D. Secretary. TRUE COPY Virginia Hot Springs, Va. THE BATH COUNTY MEDICAL 3D CIETY VIRGINIA Feb. 11, 1918. Major R. w. Shufeldt, M.C., U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir*- At a meeting of this soc iety called January 30, 1918 it was unanimously resolved to support the plan for a new building for the Army MedL cal Museum and Library. The great value of the Museum and Library to the Medical profession and to the c ountry generally can s carcely be over- estimated. For teaching, for medical and surgical research and as repository for the medical and s urgical literature of the entire world it is of great value. In a recent visit to the building devoted to these purposed it was immediately edivent that the quarters are long since outgrown and that a new building is very necessary. With regards, I am very truly yours, (Signed) Guy Hinsdale, M.D. Secretary. P.S. I would suggest that at a proper time you call the attention of our representatives, Hon. H.D,Flood, to th» action of this society and the a ttention also of the senators from Virginia. (True Copy) . -' A -£«- , .-.* ii. •;." i -. >• > t 'xfi* -_C» :*!*- V- / . .~\'i- -**r ^". 'T 0 \ • ^O^ -—r .-•- I *-' ; -ci. s^ .rJ;,-i^4-.r V.-i - . - - -v .- * - v Frank F. Dow, M.D. 429 Park Ave., Rochester, N.Y. Mch 7/18 Major R.W. Shufeldt- Dear Sir:- At a regular meeting last evening of the Rochester Med. Ass'n., I presented the matter of the Med, Museum and Library. The Ass'n voted to approve your project and the sec- retary will advise you to that effect. When you get the matter before Congress, we -ill assist in a personal way vath our Senators and Representatives is you desire. Having a membership of over 300 we count for something as politicians view such matters. Yours Res'fy, Signed: Frank F. Dow. P.S. I very much regret that the Govenrment will not let men ripe in knowledge and experience, of sound health, help in this great struggle, because of "over age"» True Copy. The following resolution was adopted by the Cincinnati Research Society, April 4, 1918* Whereas, in view of the advisability of the establishment and proper equipment of an Army Medical Museum, from an historical, educational and medical point of view, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Cincinnati Research Society go on record as favoring this movement, and urges the passage of the necessary legislation for the establishment and maintenance of such Army Medical Museum. Signed; Raphael Isaacs, Secretary* True Copy. INDIANA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Muncie, Indiana, April 3, 191C. R. W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U. S. A., i-_rmy Medical Museum, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Your letter dated March 29, 1918, and with it a circular letter for general distribution are at hand. I am in hearty sym- pathy with this proposed movement as designed to advance medical and surgical sclehoo^-not only for the present,—but coming generations of students and medical practitioners. I will seek an early opportunity to bring the matter before our County Medical Society, Yours very truly, (Signed) G.T7.H. Kemper, M.D, Formerly Ass't Surg. 17th Reg. Indiana Volunteers. TRUE COPY ■ I A NEW HAVEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Y.M.C.A. BUILDING NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT March 8th, 1918. Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, Army ^dical Museum, Washington D.C» Dear Major Shufeldt:- At the regular meeting of the New Haven Medical Association held March 6th 1918, it was unanimously voted to endorse the proposed appeal to Congress for an appropriation sufficient to build and equip the new Army Medical Museum at Washington D.C. The Association will do all in its power to add in this most important project. Very truly yours, Signed: Frank L. Phillips, M.D. Secretary. April 3d, 1918. Major R.W. Shufeldt, Army ^edical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Doctor: Enclosed you will find the resolutions as requested by you in your letter of March 11th. I am sorry to have been obliged to delay in granting your request, and hope our res- olutions may be of service. Yours very truly, Signed: Frank L. Phillips, Secretary. WHEREAS'- It was unanimously voted at a recent meeting to endorse the proposed appeal to Congress for an appropriation sufficient in amount to build and equip the New Army Medical Museum and Library at Washington D.C. Be it:- RESOLVED:- That the New Haven Medical Association desires to be placed on record as heartily favoring the above proposal, and will do all in its power to aid in this most important project. TRUE COPIES ____ WESLEY HOSPITAL RUSK E. CASTELAW, M.D. Superintendent Kansas City, Mo. Match 29, 1918, Major R.W.Shufeldt, Washington D. C. Dear Betor Shufeldt:- The Jackson County Medical Society have instructed me to write and express our hopes that you will be able to secure all the help necessary to develop the plan that you have in mind to build a Medical Museum. If this is neglected it will be a great loss and a splendid opportunity wasted. If there is anything we can do please let us know just what it is. Yours very truly, Signed: Rush E. Castelaw Secretary, Jackson County Medical Society. True Copy. •.»■>*-??«r'~> - -*■■ a . a . :<-. t ■".. a£ .-;. f-: "j '♦. ■■'•: . ■ -' Y<" NEW MEXICO ISDICAL S SOCIETY Office of the Secretary Las Cruces, N. Hex. April 8, 1918. R. W. Shufeldt, Major, ^dical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C, My dear Sir: Replying to your letter of April 2nd, I beg to state that I am heartily in favor of the project as outlined in your letter and shall place this matter before the meeting of the New Mexico Medical Society for definite .action. Very respectfully yours, R. E. McBride (Signed) Secretar y. ®£ue Copy. Officers President- Ambrose Johnston M.D. First Vice Fresident- Gorden F. McKito, M.D, Second Vice-Presdent- Nora Crotty, M.D. Treasurer- A. G, Drury. M.D. Secretary- W.R. Abbott, M.D. Libr-arian- E.O. Smith, M.D, THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE (Hamilton County Medical Society) of Cincinnati, Ohio, February 27, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Washington D.C, My dear Sir:- At the regular meeting of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine on February 25, 1918, I was instructed to inform you that the society was heartily in accord with the movement as suggestedyby you, rela-» tive to the establishment of a new Army i:iedical Museum Building. Sincerely yours, Signed: W,R. Abbott. Secretary, Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. April 18, 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, Dear Sir: The following resolution v/as passed by the Academy at its meeting of April 8, Resolved: That the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine approves and desires ta ascist in the movement for the building and equipment of a new Army medical Museum, and that this resolution be incorporated in a rc.upn appeal to Congress f^r the required appropriation. Very ^inserely, u i .*;n«d: W. R. Abbott True Copfr.________________________________e _______ Newport R.I,., 20 Feb. 1918 Dear Dr.. S., Pardon my delay in acknowledging yours of the 4th, but I am but s lowly recovering from a three months illness which my physician supposed was to be my jbasi, and my corres- pondence is far behind. Add to this that next week I enter my 89th year, and that my right hand is forgetting its former skill, I am heartily in sympathy with the ambitions of the A.M.M,, with whose most excellent work I have been in touch since its very first inception, and will at onoe send your letters to our local medical Society. Sincerely yours, (Written and Signed) H.R. Storer Hon. Pred. Newport Medical Society Senior Consulting Surgeon, Newport Hospital. Surgeon Shufeldt True Copy. »»* . ''"■■, Newport R.I. 22 March 1918 Dear Dr. S., I received the e nclosed from Dr. Sanford yesterday and trust that it may prove of aid% Sincerely yours, Signed: H.R. Storer. NEWPORT COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Newport Rhode Island H.R.Stoper, M.D., Newport, R.I, My dear Doctor:- At as special meeting of the Newport County Medical Society held March 8, 1918, it was voted that the secretary be instruc- ted to forward to Major R. W. Shufeldt of the Medical Corps of the U.S.Army, through Dr. H.R.Storer, Honorary President of this society its endorsement of the suggestion as contained in a communication from Dr. Shufeldt to Dr. Storer on Feb. 4, 1918 in reference to the Army Medical Museum at Washington D. C* The Museum has, since t he Civil War become recognized by the medical profession of the United States, as an institution of inestimable rcalue, alike for the preservation of a very large number of anatomical and physiological specimens illustrative of both medical and surgical disease, extremely useful in the pursfrfct of scientific research, and the discovery of new methods of treatment and cure, and as a great center'of both military a nd civil stu#y» It has long been known that the Museum has reached its limit of reception. The Newport County *■ Medical Society has learned that Suitable apace has been secured by the army department for the con- struction of a much larger and more suitable building, the society therefore most earnestly requests Congress to make such appropriation as may be required for this purpose, to become available as soon as conditions of public affairs may permit. The society "would also suggest to all other associations of American medical men that they immediately join in the present movement, in order to make it apparent to the authorities at Washington that the great need above indicated does in reality exist. Sincerely yours, True Copies. Signed: A. C^aw Sanford. Secretary, Dr. W. Bopp, Sekretar 59 West 89th Street DEUTSCHE MEDIZINISCHE GESELLSCHAFT DER STADT NEW YORK New York, March 7______1918. Dr. R. W, Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Doctor:- Your letter has been presented to the German Medical Society of New York City and I am instructed to inform you that this society is in hearty accord with the movement as suggested by you and will do all in its power to aid in this most worthy and necessary projects Cordially yours. Signed: Walter F. Bopp, M.D. Corresponding Secretary. April 4, 1918 Dear Major Shufeldt: Enclosed please find copy of the resolutions adopted by our society, •^rusting that they may be of assistance to you Very truly yours, Signed: Walter F. Bopp, April 4, 1918, The German Medical Society . of the City of New York at its regular meeting does unanimously resolve that it is in hearty support of the movement for Congress to supply an appropriation sufficient in amountn to build and equip the new Army Medical Museum to be located in the city of Washington D.C. Signed: Walter F, Bopp Corresponding Secretary, 59 West 89th Street. True CoDies. ,-*.-*" < •;?-- - ** .c „- . MINNESOTA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION President Arthur J. Gillette M.D. St. Paul Secretary Thome.s McDavitt M.D. St. Paul SAINT PAUL, MINN. March 20, 1918, Major R. W, Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Surgeon General's Office, Washington D. C. Dear Doctor:- As the House of Delegates cf the Minnesota State Medical Association do not meet until August, as Secretary and Executive Officer, I am going to assume the responsibility of saying that I have no doubt that at their coming meeting the State Medical Association will be glad to do anything in its power to assist you in the movement to secure an appropriation to help build and equip the new Army Medi cal Museum, It is a most desirable prpject and one that all physicians individually and collectively in their medical societies should assist in making successful. Yours truly, Signed: Thos, McDavitt, M.D, Secretary. True Copy. President Charles P. Colby, M.D. Springfield Vice-President H.V. Blankmeyer, M.D. Springfield Secretary-Treasurer Richard F. Herndon, M.D. Springfield Office of the Secretary 407 South 7th Street THE SANGAMON COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Springfield, Illinois February 12, 1918, Dr. R.W. Shufledt 3356 Eighteenth Street Washington BC. My dear Doctor:- Your letter and enclosed copy of your article published in the Judical Record of New York City, has been presented to the Sangamon County Medical Society, and I am instructed to inform you that the Society is in hearty ac- cord with the movement as suggested by you and will do all in its power to aid in this most worthy and necessary pro- ject. Cordially yours, Signed: R.F. Herndon M.D. Secretary. True Copy, RAMSEY COUNTY MEDICAL S OCIETY MDCCCLXX Lowry Building Saint Paul March 29, 1918. Major R. N. Shufeldt, 3356- 18th Street, Washington D.C. Dear Major :- Enclosed please find resolution adopted by the Ramsey County ^edical Society regarding the building and equipping of a new Army edical Museum as per your request of recent letter of March 7th, 1918. Very truly yours, Signed: E.M.Hammes Secretary. March 28th, 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, 3356- 18th Street, Washington D. C. Dear Major r At the meeting of the Ramsey County Medical Society held Feb. 25th, 1918, the follovdng resolutionv.was unanimously adopted: Resolved^ That the Ramsey County Edical Society heartily approves of the appeal to Congress for an a. ppropriation to build and equip an Army -medical Museum at Wa&angton D. C, Very truly yours, Signed: Robert Eafel, President Signed: E.M.Hammes, Secretary, TRUE COPY Telephone- Vanderbilt 3043 THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 138, LAWS OF 1806 Daniel S. Dougherty, M,D., Secretary 17 Nest 43rd Street New York March 19, 1918. Major R. W, Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.Army, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- Replying to yourcommunication of March 18 I will present same to the Comitia Minora at the April meeting. Yours very truly, Signed: Daniel S. Doughtery, (R) Secretary. March 14, 1918, Major R.N. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.Army, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt; Your letter and enclosed copy of your article published in the Medical Record of New York City, ha3 been presented to The Medical Society of the County of New York, and I am instructed to inform you that the Society is in hearty accord r.lth the movement as suggested by you and will do all in its power to aid in this most '.orthy ond necessary project. Yours very truly, Signed: Daniel S. Dougherty. (R) True Copy Secretary. UNIVERSITY, ALA., April 17, 1913 iiajor A. V. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U. S. AOJ Washington, D. C. Dear Oir: I have received your letter of April 13 enclos- ing a circular letter cmnlainina your caMeavor to build up a new Army Medical Museum. I have forwarded these papers to the Dean of the University Medical Department in Mobile, Or. T. II. Eraser, thinking that he would be the proper person to get resolutions from his board of trus- tees. As director of the Geological and Natural History Museum of the University at this nlace, I maite to empress ny sincere hope that you will be able to secure the funds for the building of the new Ann Medical Museum, In order to insure a letter from Dr. Frazer in Mobile. I would suaaest that vou send him direct, conv of these letters, notwithstanding the fact that I have for- warded those sent to me. Very truly yours, (Signed) EUGENE A. SMITH TRUE COPY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF IffiDICINE Congress and Honore Sts Chicago, Illinois Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics April 9, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.Army Dear Sir:- The educational value of scientifically prepared collections of material from the battle fronts is so obvious that no effort or oxpense should be spared in making it availablo for the future, The effort you are making in this lino deserves unqualified support. Sincerely, Hugh McGuigan (Signed.) True Copy PHILADELPHIA 266 South Twenty-First Street :brch 28, 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Doctor Shufeldt:- I have your letter of March 26th with enclosure and cannot too highly commend your foresight in arranging to collect the material to illustrate the medical and surgical history of the present war. The study for this material is sure to prove of incalculable value from medical, surgical, hygienic and economic standpoints. The importance of your programme cannot be overestimated, end obviously it should appeal in the strongest way to the most liberal and enlightened consideration of Congress, Very truly yours, Signed: I. Minis Hays. True Copy, DRS. F. F. & G. P. LAWRENCE 368 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio. February 19, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt,M.C., 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- Your letter in re the Army Medical Museum received, I am heartily in sympathy with the ideas and will be glad to take it up before both of our local Medioal Societies, but cannot do so intelligently without a little more information. I should have two or more reprints or copies of your paper, referred to by Doctor J. Lawn Thompson, Many of our physicians do not take the Medical Record, and, even ig they did, you did not give the date of publication. If you will promptly send me all the data connected with the project which you have, so that it reaches me by Saturday of this week, I will have the matter properly presented to the Academy of Medicine next Monday evening, and will also present it to the General Practitioners' Society and to the Homeopathic Society, I will also see whether it is possible to get an endorsement from the College of Medicine of our State University, I am not certain that this latter can be done, but if your argument is strong and your data complete as to what is nec- essary and its probable cost, I am inclined to believe that we can get the endorsement of the University. If we succeed in this, it will be practicable to secure the endorsement of our State Medical Society, which meets in May. You can rest assured that I will give you every support in my power. Signed: Florus P. Lawrence 1st Lieut. M.R.C. (inactive) rue Copy. DRS, F. F. t C. P. LAWRENCE 368 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio March 6, 1918. Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, U.S.Amy, Surgeon General's Office, War Department, Washington D.c. My dear Doctor Shufeldt:- As promised in ny letter of March 1st, I had the resolution presented to the Columbus Homeopathic Medical Society, which unani- mously adopted the resolution. I am enclosing the resolution, signed by the secretary. Trusting that these endorse- ments may be helpful, with the assurance that I am at your command to render any further service in this lihe, and with the suggestion that it might possible be of benefit if someone could visit a number of the smaller County societies and secure their endorsements, I am Sincerely yours, Signed: F.F.Lawrence. True Copy. DR. ERNEST LAPLACE 1828 South Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia April 8, 1918, Major R. W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D-C. My dear Major Shufeldt:- In answer to your circular letter with regari to building a new Army Edical Museum and the receipt of a resolution from the Medico Chirurgical College at Philadelphia approving your plan, let me say that our college has lately been merged with the University of Pennsylvania as its graduate school and that therefore such a letter from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School would be equivalent to one from us. Assuring you of my hearty cooperation in your praiseworthy plan, believe me, Very truly yours, Signed: Ernest Paplace. True Copy. <■■-.-. 'r .-. ' •< »'.. ■ .V T. B. HAFtTZELL, D.K.D., M.D. April 10, 1918. Major R0 T7. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U. S, Army, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I will give me undivided support to the proposition outlined in your le tter to me of march 23rd at the earliest meeting of the Dental Society of which I am a member. The endorsement sought for by the Medical Suseum will be without doubt unanimously given. The medical boys will, doubtless, take care of this proposition also. The Hennepin County Medical Society is meeting this week in the City of Minneapolis, and I will put your letter in the hands of the president in order that he may give his favorable consideration to the proposition. Yours very truly, (Signed) Thomas B. Hartzell_____M.D.,D.M.N. TBH:HL TRUE COPY. WALTER KEMPSTERi M.D, 426 Jackson Street Milwaukee," Wis. April 3, 1918. 'najor R. W. Shufeldt, M.D., U.S.Army, Washington D. C, Dear Dcctor:- Your letter enclosing a circular is at hand. I very heartily concur with you as to the necessity for the enlargement of the Army Medical Museum. In my judgment this should have been begun some time ago, but I well know how difficult it is to secure the necessary appropriations to carry on work of this kind, althou gh of the greatest importance from a scientific standpoint to the medical profession, and anything that I can do to aid you in this respect will be done heartily and cheerfully. In a small way I aided Dr. W. W. Woodward in es- tablishing the present Museum during the war between the States, which resulted, as you know, in the publication of five magnificent volumes full of medical and surgical information. You will allow me to suggest that it might be a good plan to prepare at this time a work like Circualr No. 6 setting forth the necess- ity for such an increase in the size of the Army Medical Museum as was done to cause the construction of the present building. Personally I am very glad to know that such steps are now being taken and if at any time I can be of service to you in this matter, please advise me. Very truly yours, (Sigaed) Walter Kempster. TRUE COPY THE BOSTON C LUB NEW ORLEANS April 8th, 1918. To Major Shufeldt Washington, D. C. Dear Major Shufeldt: I have read the circular letter sent to the Deans of the Medical Colleges and have no hesitancy in endorsing its aims and purposes. A Medical Museum with the specific object of preserving the Medical and Surgical collections from "the various battle fronts of Europe" will prove of incalculable benefit to the Medical Profession. Far more, I thinl: than we can even now conceive, I shall be glad to assist you in bringing it to a happy conclusion by interesting our Congressmen and Senators. Very sincerely yours, (Signed) E, S. Lewis, TRUE COP/. DR. WALTER L. BURRAGE 282 Newbury Street, Boston Dec. 7, 1917. R. W. Shufeldt, M.D., Major, Medical Corps, U. S. Army, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington, D, C. Dear Dr. Shufeldt: Please accept my thanks for the copy of your article on the Army Medical Museum. I shall do' what I can to forward the project of building a new museum, for it is plain that one is very much needed at this time. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Walter L. Burrage. TRUE COPY OFFICE OF DR. ALFNEN IMYZN 785 Madison Avenue, New York. April Bi&Mh 1918 Major R. IT. Shufeldt, Medical Cor-T, United States Army, My dear Major:- The plan to enlarge the Army Medical Museum to receive a large number of medical and surgical speciamns available as a result of the world- wide war, must meet vrith the aparoval of every thoughtful physician in the United States; more than that it ought to meet the approval of our Government because to it, and to the millions whom it represents, will the davantages go. Even if a new building were required to do the housing of the specimens, their classification and the acNiinistrativc work for their distribution to the great medical teaching centers of our country, that should be granted also. And why not appeal for endorsement and moral support to the large lay bodies of our country? If this plan now developing becomes a reality it would be counted one blessing, at least, flowing from the awful carnage and suffering from the eaar. Very truly yours, (Signed) Alfred Meyer. Lieut. M.R.C. Clinical Prof. Med. N. Y. University and Belicvuc Medical College, TRUE COPY EDWIN A. LOCKE M.D. 311 Beacon Street Boston, Mass* April 4, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Office of the Surgeon General, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- I acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March 30th and am deeply interested in the plans which you present for a permanent museum for war material which is now being collected and sent to the United States, I have no hesitation in expressing as my firm conviction that such a permanent museum is of paramount importance and should have the unquali- fied support of every medical school in the country a s well as the medical profession generally. Such an ambitious under- taking will require a large expenditure but any financial outlay however large for such purposes will be well spent* I am very glad of this opportunity of giving you my hearty endorsement of this project and s hall be very glad to assist in furthering it in every way that lies within my power. I am, Very sincerely yours, (Signed) Edwin A. Locke. (TRUE COPY) Dr. Charles B. Penrose 1331 Spruce Street Philadelphia April 5, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Army Medical Museurij Washington D. C. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 4 r with enclosed copy of a letter that has been sent to the Deans of all the American and Canadian medical colleges of Class "A" in the United States and Canada. I am much interest- ed in your proposition to increase the scope of the Army Medical Museum and I highly approve your plan. I have al- ways been interested in museums of this kind and have passed many days in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London, which I believe is the finest museum of its kind in the world. Several years ago we started at the Zoological Garden in Philadelphia a museum of comparative pathology in which there arc now over one thousand wet specimens and very many thousands of microscopic slides, I shall be glad to do what I ca.n to assist in furthering your project. Will you kindly let me know when the Bill to which you refer is brought before Congress? Very truly yours^ (Signed) Charles B. Penrose, (TRUE COPY) Dr. H. A. Hare N.W, Cor, Spruce and Eighteenth Streets Philadelphia March 27, 1918. Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, My dear Dr. Shufeldt:- I regard to the efforts which are being made to increase the efficiency and usefulness of the collec- tions of specimens in the Museum of the Surgeon General's Office, let me state that, in ny opinion, such a collection is not only of infinite value to military surgeons both in the Army and Navy, but to civilian surgeons and, indirectly but effectively, to the whole population, both in peace times and in war. Opportunities such as exist at present should be embraced to the greatest possible extent, since this museum is net a collec- tion of curios but a collection from which the present and future generations nay learn much which is of value in preventing disease and saving life. As one who has been a teacher of medicine for many years, I feel confident of the correctness of the above remarks from personal experience. Very truly ycurs, (Signed) H. A. Hare, (TRUE COPY) .:■■! . ■'. THE LLOYD LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OFFICE OF THE LLOYD LIBRARY 309 Court Street cincinnati, 0. U.S.A. April 1, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U. S. Army, Washington D.C. My dear Major Shufeldt:- In reply to your letter of March 30th 1 will say that in my opinion it is the duty of the U.S. Government to collect data, together with specimens of all problems that ai re a matter of educational research in connection with the war's acti- vity that come within the scope mentioned by you. The work will be prodigious, and needs be carefully systematized, both as regards the materials and data connected therewith. This, in my opinion, should not be left for accomplishment until after the war, but should lie instituted as soon as possible. This collection can afterwards be so correlated as to be of immense value to the cause of medicine, in all its outreaches, and s hould be utilized for the educational opportunities of the coming generations of the professions of medicine, pharmacy and chemistry. The writer of this remembers the efforts made by the Surgeon General of the United states in the period that followed the war between the States. Indeed, the writer took part in helping to establish the Surgeon General's Library, the catalogue of which alone, is now so complete and has been so useful since its establishment* Trusting that you will pardon this personal in- trusion from my appreciation of the great work with which you are now confronted, and hoping that the plan you have evolved will be consummated for the benefit of America's future, I am Very truly yours, Signed: John Uri Lloyd. True Copy. -L £ xi^O* ■)■-'■ ■■■ . .-.j V * T-/* ,, » . I* MAX MAILHOUSE M.D. 105 Elm Street NEW HAVEN, CONN. April 12, 1918. R. W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Washington D. C. My dear Doctor:- I am very mUch interested in the movement going on to properly care for the collections in the Army Medical Museum a.nd Library, to enlarge them to the greatest possible extent and to secure appropriations therefore as well as for a proper and fireproof building for their permanent abode. All of this material will become of inestimable value to the medical students of the future and their instructors; this I know from personal experience with my copies of the medical History of the war of the Rebellion. I shall take pleasure in onnmunicating with our representedives in Congress to urge upon them the necessity of giving the latter their support. With best wishes for the success of the movement, I remain Yours very sincerely, (Signed) Max Mailhouse, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Yale University, Ex-president Conn. Medical Society. (TRUE COPY) Dr. Willy Meyer 700 Madison Avenue New York April 5, 1918. Dear Major Shufeldt:- Having heard of the plans of the Medical Museum a nd Library at Washington, with reference to collecting the material that is forwarded to Washington from the various battle fronts of Europe, 1 would herewith express my conviction that the building of a new Army Medical Museum for housing and taking care of the material mentioned, seems ttf me to be of the utmost importance. It stands to reason that such collections properly arranged and ready to be loaned to the various colleges for study at all times, will give a tremendous impetus to medical science, particularly the branch of war surgery. It is, therefore, to be hoped that sufficient pressure can be brought to bear upon Congress to appropriate ample funds, and that as soon as possible, not only for building a new Army Medical Museum, but also for keeping it up and providing for the proper arrangement of the collections in question. Believe me, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Willy Meyer. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Washington D,-C. (TRUE COPY.) Organized 1876 Incorporated 1913 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE (Specializing in Medical Sociology) President Dr. J* E. Tuckerman, Cleveland, 0. President-elect Dr. Edward 0. Otis, Boston, Mass. Secretary Dr. Thomas Wray Grayson, Pittsburg, Pa. Journal of Socologic Medicine (Bi-Monthly) 52 N. Fourth Street, Easton, Pa. R. W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Washington D.C. My dear Doctor: 1st Vice-president Dr. S. Adolphus Knopf, New York 2nd Vice-President Dr. Tom A. Williams Washington D.C. Treasurer (Acting Sec'y) Dr. Charles Mclntire, Easton, Pa. Deputy Secretary Bessie G. Frankenfield Easton, Pa. 52 North Fourth Street April 5, 1918 I am in receipt of your favor cf April 2nd inclosing a copy of the circular letter sent by you to the Deans of the better class of Medical Schools of the United States and Canada. I an heartily in favor of the plan therein suggested, and will mention it with editorial comment in the April number of the Journal of Sociologic Medicine. Very truly yours, Charles Mclntire per B.G.F. Acting Secretary (TRUE CO^Y) f.l , 1 THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL Baltimore Major R, W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.Army My dear Major Shufeldt- Your letter concerning plans for enlarging and rendering more useful the Army Medical Museum interests me very greatly and I shall do aeverything I can to help you. I have already sent a series of specimens which resulted from our studies of pneumonia in the Army Camps in Texas and have drafted a circular at the request of Col. Russell giving additional directions to pathologists in Army Camps about the Technique of autopsy work and the importance of carefully preparing and for- warding specimens with data to the Army Medical Museum. I hope that when this circular is completed and sent out it may help in securing much instructive material for the Museum. Your plan of making the collections avail- able to responsible workers in various parts of the country seems admirable and I have already heard much of it from Colonel Owen, It is obvious that for its success"very special emphasis should be laid upon the necessity for careful clinical bacteriological and pathological data in connection with the specimens which are sent in. The technical methods employed in the pres- ervation of the material are most important, I take it for granted that in the new plans f»r an enlarged museum you will arrange for adequate laboratory space and facilities for bacteriological and pathological anatomical studies (especially the latter) so that workers nay be encouraged to come from far and hear to avail themselves of the opportunity of studying the material collected to the greatest advantage, The proximity of the Library of the Surgeon General would be of the utmost value. Please count on my continued interest and enthusiasm and willingness to help you in any way I am able, Very sincerely, Signed: W.G. MacCallum. April 7, 1918, True Copy^ 4i DR. LEWIS STEPHEN PILCHER 145 Gates Avenue Brooklyn April 8, 1918* Major R. w. Shufeldt Medical Corps, U. S. Army Officfe of Surgeon General, War Department, Washington D.C. My dear Major:- Yours of April 4 atb hand, with copy of cir- cular letter as to the collection of material for Medical and Surgical History of the present war, as well as for the enlargement of the collections in the Army Museum. I am glad to know that this Tarork is ^engaging your special attention. The result of the labors of your predecessors in the Medical Corps of the Army in preparing the Medical and Surgical History of the Rebellion was of the highest importance not only from the scientific standpoint as record of the enormous experience of that war, but also, and even in a more important degree, from the impetus which it gave to the growth and advancement of Medicine and Surgery in this country and the influence which it had in increasing the appreciation of American Medicine throughout the world, In the wonderful advancement which has been made in all de- partments of Medicine and Surgery in the yea.rs that have passed since that time, the Medical and Surgical History of the Rebellion, the collections of the Museum and the Library of the Surgeon General's Office which has grown out of it, have had a very important and distinct share* I trust that you will meet support'and encouragement from Congress, from the War Department and from the country at large in every effort to do for the Medicine and Surgery of the present war what your predecessor:;; did for that of the Sixties. Very cordially yours, Lewis S. Pilcher M.D. Signed. True Copy. ■*.lv- New York, No. 57 East 77th Street April fourth, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C, Dear Sir:- I most emphatically endorse the plan to collect and properly house and care for the medical and surgical material which is being forwarded from the battle fronts, and field hospitals of Europe, and the Eastern countries. This material is of unique importance, not only to the present day, but to the henerations to come. Its importance is naturally not limited to the military and medical world, but extends to al science, and to all humanity, I hope that Congress may look favorably on your excellent plans within the near future* The importance of this movement, and the necessity of its early achievement cannot be questioned. Believe me, Sir, Yours very sincerely, Emanuel deM Baruch M.D. (Signed) True Copyt Dr. C.G. Jennings Dr. A. F. Jennings 435 Jefferson Avenue Detroit April 20, 1918. Major R. W, Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- I wish to add my hearty endorsement to the^ enterprise that has been started by the Army Ledi cal Museum, This is a project that will provide for the collection, classification, etc, of material from the various battlefields of Europe, Such a collection will be an unusual adjunct to a medical a nd surgical history of the present war and will be in the future of the greatest value in an educational way. It should be urged ycpon the Congress to make adqquate appropriation for this great work. Sincerely yours, C.G. Jennings (Signed) True Copy. Washington D.C. April 6, 1918. Major R. w. Shufeldt, U.S.A., Dear Major:- I have always taken a great interest in the Library and Museum of the Surgeon General's Office. For some time it has been evident to many doctors and our enlightened citizens visiting this building that the present structure is inadequate for the pressing needs of the army surgeons and medical profession, Since the present building was constructed medical progress has been rapid. There is a great need for an up-to-de.te, large laboratory and more space for books to be purchased, and the money to accomplish this end. All other branches of the government have, or will have, large handsome buildings end annexes» The Army Medical Museum should be a center of research for the medical world, Why not? There will be collected a vast r?mrjL.it of valuable material in mirope. Think of the practical use to which all this will be put for the benefit of our profession, a nd especially the citizens of the United States. Congress should stop and consider 20,000 medical men, in active practice,, who will sacrifice this practice that has taken "•errs to build up, and possibly their lilies and limbs. These doctors will return pauperized and, as a rule, will not be able to re-establish their former practices. In appreciation of all this, what can be ar? befitting on the part of Congress than to appropriate a paltry sun of six millions of dollars to carry out the Surgeon General's idea for this building which will be a lasting monument to the whole pr»fo--ion. The doctor's future in civil life after the war will be a difficult one. I hope that Congress will be liberal to our profession nt provide the mount t o carry out this magnificent ideal. I remain, Yours very sincerely, (Signed) Edwin Lee Morgan. M.D, (TRUE COPY) Dr. Thomas W. Huntington Office, Physicians' Building 516 Sutter Street Residence 2629 Pacific Avenue San Francisco San Francisco, Calif., April 4, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.Army, Washington D. C. Dear Major:- In reply to your favor of the twenty-eighth inst., pertaining to the Army Medical Museum, permit me to say that, at the present time, I have no active connection with any university or medical school. I appreciate the nature of the movement which you are promoting and it is unnecessary to say that it must meet with the approval of any person who has any appreciation of the present needs. Should it happen that I can be of any assistance to you, in any way, you are quite at liberty to call upon me. Very truly yours:, (Signed) T.W.Huntington. (TRUE COPY) DR. EDWARD MARTIN 1506 Locust Street Philadelphia April 4, 1918. Dear Major Shufeldt: This is in acknowledgment of your communication of April 1st containing a copy of a letter addressed to the deans of Class A Medical Colleges. I need scarcely say that the profession, including all scientists, realize the urgent need of immediate provision for the collection, preservation, and exhibition of the material incident ot this war. That its educational value is beyond computation, its historical value will grow with the coming years; that the opportunity for such a collection has never before been presented nor it is everylikely to occur again. That by generous cooperation upcn the part of Congress will be taken now one of those important steps which will assure to America her birthright, i.e.. the center of post-graduate instruction and research. Yours faithfully, True Copy. Signed: Edward Martin Office of Dr. A. Ravc*gli No. 5 Garfield Place Br, R. W, Shufeldt, Major, Medical Corps, U* S, A. Washington D.C. My dear Doctor: In reply to your letter of April 5th, I must sincerely congratulate you for the splendid idea to publish a book on the materials and medical observations forwarded to the Army Medical Museum from the various battle fronts. This book will be a great monument of inestimable value to the medical profession, ;nnd to humanity in general. I am sure that the Congress will understand the importance of so great medical work and will see fit the execution of your magnificent project. If in my poor capacity I am able to give support in this great project, I will be only too glad to do so. With kindest personal regards, Yours very sincerely, A. Ravogli (Signed) True Copy. Memphis, Tenn. April 9, 1918. Major R. W, Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C, Dear MajorJ- I am informed that the Army Medical Corps is busily engaged in caring for the collections wiich are now being formed from the battle-fields in Europe with a view of writing an exhaustive Medical and Surgical History of the Great War. For the preservation and use of such collections, a new Medical Museum must be built, and I am informed the site has been given, and plans have been executed for the erection of such a building, The value of this work for scientific and educational purposes is beyond our power to estimate. This material when collected is to be prepared in the form of loan sets, so that it may be loaned to the Colleges for study at all times, and will be of incalculable value to the physicians and surgeons of the future. Such a Museum when completed should be the great %dical teaching and research center of the world, I attach great importance to this undertaking and sincerely trust Congress will make ample provision for its completion. Yours sincerely, Signed: Richard B. Maury, M.D. True Copy. Harvey G. Mudd, M.D. Humboldt Building St. Louis, Mo. 4/9/18 Major R. W. Shufeldt, U.S.A. Surgeon General's Office, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt: I am in receipt of your letter of April 3rd enclosing copy of the letter sent to the Deans of the American and Canadian Medical Colleges, Class A. I wish to say that I think the programme you outline in your letter is one, which if carried out tas you expect, will be of wonderful value to the profession; especially to the teaching part of the profession. It is certainly of tromdndous importance and inestimable value, Something in which I wish you every success. The idea of preparing the material in the form of loan sets where practical to be loaned to the colleges for study, I think, is of special importance and value. I sincerely hope you will have no difficulty in getting the proper appropriation to carry out the work. Wishing you every success:}! I am Yours sincerely, H.G. Mudd (Signed) True Copy, I ,16 ;■ ."J - '■ W.P.MANTON M.D, 32 Adams Ave. W Detroit April 7, 1918. Major R. w. Shufeldt, Washington D»C- My dear Major Shufeldt: Your proposed plan of conserving the material now collecting from the Seat of war in Middle Europe and later sending out loan sets to medical colleges for the in- struction of students, appeals to me as a most desirable and praiseworthy one, and snould have the endorsement of every teacher in a medical school* Although 1 hope that, at the close of the present war, there will be nb need for generations to come to put into practice the medical and surgical experiences which are nor; being acquired, I most heartily believe in preparedness and universal military training in the future for this country, and to this end special courses should be included in the medical currie** ulum which will fijr officers for immediate field duty. Such courses would largely obviate the necessity of training camps, as ||ar as medical officers are concerned, would save the Nation both time and money and, possibly, the humiliation of habing to send unprepared medical men into the field. Your plan would add immensely tc the interest and effectiveness of this teaching and I hope may be favorably received and acted upon. Very sincerely yours, Signed: WftP,Mantfcn (F.A.C.S. * F.Z.SOC.) M.D. Prof. Obstetrics and Clinical Gynecology Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery, True Copy. <• .V •» 1 .t :*/••• - . "•? V.Tt .... i ja f t:. JOHN CHADWICK OLIVER, M.D, Office; Berkshire Building, 628 Elm Street Residence: 2233 Park Avenue, Walnut Hills Cincinnati, Ohio. April 13, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Washington D»C« My dear Sir:- 1 am writing to express toy sympathy with, and approval of, the plan of collecting material for a Medical and Surgical History of the present war. The value of this collection to the medical men of the country is simply incalculable. I shall be very glad to have you use this letter in any way you see fit to bring about the accomplishment of this very desirable plan. Very sincerely yours, Signed: J.C. Oliver, True Copy. Br. Hugh T, Patrick 25 East Washington Stret Chicago April 27, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt: Army viedical Museum and Library, Washington D.C Dear Major Shufeldt t- I beg to state that I am in most hearty sympathy vdth your desire to have Congress pass an adequate appropriation for a new Army Edical Museum. I presume it is difficult for a dayman to appreciate the importance of such a museum for the future education of the medical profession, and consequently for the health of the country. I am sure you should have the support of the entire profession of the country in this plan. Very sincerely yours, Signed: Hugh T. Patrick M.D, True Copy* ! V : ? V <.'•»■"• * 'A *s> 10*3* * .- A"-'. Dr. F. W. Langdon 4003 Rose Hill Avenue Cincinnati April 3d, 1918, R? W. Shufieldt Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A. Washington D.C, Dear Major Shufeldt;- I am in receipt of your favor of March 29- re furtherance of the project of a New Building for the Army Medical Museum. The project appeals to me as of the greatest im- portance in an educational sense and I shall be gratified te be able tc promote it in any manner. With kindest personal regards, I am Most respectfully yours, (Signed) F*W. Langdon. (TRUE COPY) ^-;aaJ s'r /- .•?••*; iS'A^.aa y.rtA *^v n^'i ^rhj'i- >*<. ^ «•-*.» . :aa^v.' '. •'.' «C{ .-.r O *. ■;":*■ •it*?:1.. ,-n.^ I Vn-M.*'Z-j"i **A.a;:v:-".i ^:-..-.1- v.a 3. A. F. Jonae, M.D* Brandeis Building Omaha, Neb. Apr. 3, 1918. Major. R. w. Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D, C. Dear Sir:- Replying to your letter *f March 23rd in reference co Museum for collecting material from the battle fronts In Eruope for the purpose of studying and the preparation -of a surgical history of the present war, t wish to advise, I am in hearty sympathy with you and, personally, I wish to do everything I can to ejwourage and forward t*te interests of such a museum, I am also more than glad to know that the Government has decided to construct a new army museum for the present collection has grown far out of its present accommodations* A little more than a year ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Army ^edical Museum and Library in Washington and t-1 -'•* could not help but note the fact that the collection of books and objects of intereat in the Museum, perhaps, were the best that have ever been gptten together anywhere but the collection suffered for the want of space and proper methods of exhibit* I sincerely hope your scheme will succeed. Yours fraternally, (Singe*) A.F. Jonas. ■ * w ••" ,i.;•*•- ■ John R. Ross, M.D, Medical Superintendent Dannemora, April 11, 1918. Major R, W. Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C, Dear Doctor: Your letter of April 3rd to Dr. Charles H. North relative to the work in which you arc engaged at present has been reocived, I regret to inform you that Dr. North was killed on December 12th by one of the inmates of this hospital. I believe that such a collection as you describe would be invaluable. There is no question in my mind but the preparation of such material should be und ertaken, and such a task can only be carried out successfully by the government. Unquestionably the proposition of loan sets to be used in our Medical Colleges for the purpose of study would be of untold value. Just hew valuable I suppose none but the medical fraternity can fully appreciate. I do not believe any text-book can bring to the students the picture of a disease quite as clearly as the pathological specimen. I am sure the idea of making the museum a center c research and teaching in medicine and surgery would impoove the standard of physicians in the United States and I am heartily in accord with the movement. I believe it should have the liberal support of the government, Very truly yours, Signed: John R. Ross Medical Superintendent, ffifhie Codv, A 1 DR. LOUIS KAMMAN 714 Park Avenue Baltimore April 6th, 1918. My dear Maj. Your letter setting forth your aims relative to the collection of medical material relating to the war* arouses my keenest interest. The idea, iSj -of course, an excellent one, and I wish you every success in your undertaking. I wish I might do something more to help you than merely express my approval. S&werely yours, Louis Hamman (Signed) Maj.. R.W, Shufeldt, Medicd Corps, 0*S«A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. True Copy. DR. DEAN W, MYERS UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR Major R, W. Shufeldt, Army J-'iedical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Major Shufeldt:- I have your communication of April 3rd, with reference to the establishment of a new Army Medical Museum at Washington* In view of the fact that in all probability following the war America will become the medical center of the world, it would seem to me thot this project was one Of the greatest importance and should be pushed to an early conclusion with all the vigor possible. There can be no question as to its great value as a teaching institution in the future I sincerely "trust Congress may be induced to set a side the necessary appropriation at once for the beginning of this very important irork» Assuring you of my sincerest best wishes in this matter, I am Very sincerely yours^ Signed: Dean W. Myers, April 8th 19 18 True Copy. DR. AUSTIN O'MALLEY 2228 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pa. April 4, 1918. It is extremely important for the advancement of the medical sciences that the United States Army Medical Museum a nd Library be fitted to receive and extend the medical information derived from the present war. There is no doubt whatever that the Army Medical Museum and Library is one of the best in the aorld, and its library is certainly by far the most important medical collection of books in existence. Its catalogue has been in use for a generation in all the leading Universities of the world as a chief source of information in medical bibliography. Any public money expended to further the usefulness of this institu- tion is not a matter of mere national display, but of morel obligation. a (Signed) Austin O'Malley M.D., PH.D., Ll.D. Author of Essays in Pastoral Medicine, The Cure of Alcoholism. TRUE COPY, . (. . -^J .«: . > \-v v ft . - "- '; »>. i ■"■ Dr. Burton Haseltine 122 So. Michigan Ave, Chicago March 28, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt Washington D.C. My dear Major:- Replying to your letter of March 26th would say that I entirely approve of the suggestion to utilize the material for a suitable museum and I amm glad to give it my strongest endorsement. Very truly, Signed: Burton Haseltine True Copy. .ve * ■'. - «.' .::' it K " •t. a vr>. ■'■:»• DRS. F. F. & G. P» LAWRENCE 328 East State Street COLUMBUS, OHIO March 1st, 1918, Major R.W,Shufeldt, U.S*Army, Surgeon General's Office, War Department. My dear Major Shufeldt: As promised in my former letter, I had the resolution presented td the Columbus Academy of Medicine and a Iso to the General Practitioners1 Society, both of which unanimously adopted the resolutions. I am enclosing the resolutions as adopted, signed officially by the Secretary of each society* On Monday night of next week I will have the same resolution presented to the Columbus Homeopathic Medical Society, and Have no ddubt about its unanimous adoption there* As soon as I receive it will forward it to you. Fraternally yours, Signed: F*F.Lawrence, 1st Lieut. M.R.C. Enclosures, (Inactive,) True Copy* DR. C. S. POTTS ' 2018 Chestnut Street Philadelphia 4/9/18 Major R. W. Shufeldt Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Sir: I have received your letter and enclosure of the 4th inst, I was very much interested in the latter, I am gle.d to hear that the government is taking steps to collect and catalogue properly the medical and surgical material resulting from this war. It will, especially when utilized as you have outlined it, prove of enormous educational value. I hope that Congress will furnish you the means to complete the project at an early datet Yours sincerely, Signed: Charles S. Potts, True Copy, *?.. ^.n- a CLIFFORD MITCKEI", M.D. Office Residence 25 East Washington Street 7134 Eggleston Avenue Suite 1700 Chicago, 111. April 12th, '18 R.W.Shufeldt, M*D. Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C» My dear Doctor*. Please accept many thanks for the distinguished compliment paid me by requesting an expression of my opinion regarding the proposed new Army Edical Museteu There can te only one way of looking at such a thing as this, namely, in a most favorable light, for it would be «f immense help to every one interested in modern medical education, and also what is mo3t vitajj, would Interest the people of this country in medical science itself, without vjhich education all our efforts are likely to meet with great obstacles* One reason for the growth of the cults is the ignorance of the people regarding the science of medicine* Hence I welcome your project as a valuable ally to the medic; "» profession. Medical education begins with the masses and until the people are educated there is little hope for advancement in medical science* Yours very truly, Signed: Clifford Mitchell, True Copy*. Dr* Dyer F. Talley Birmingham, Ala* March 4, 1918. Major R. W. Shufeldt, Washington D. C. Dear Doctor ShuISldt: The reprint of yours came and I presented the subject matter of your communication to the Jefferson County Medical Society this evening. The Society passed a resolution endorsing the building of a new Army Medical Museum and will write you a letter to that effect and also write eur representatives in Congress urging them tp support the measure. Wishing you much success in this undertaking, I am Very truly yours, Signedr D.F. Talley 1808 Seventh Ave» True Copy* G. Wilse Robinson, M.D. Supe r i nt e nde nt Edgar F. De Vilbus, M.D. James W. Ousley, M.D. Ass't Superintendent Gastro-Enterologist THE PUNT ON SANITARIUM a private home SANITARIUM FOR NERVOUS PEOPLE Sanitarium- 30th Street and The Paseo OfXice Suite 937 Rialto Building Kansas City, Mo. March 1, 1918. JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI MEDICAL SOCIETY Major R. W. Shufeldt, 3356 Eighteenth Street, Washington D. C My dear Major Shufeldt:- Your letter and enclosed copy of your anfcticle published in the Medical Record of New York City, has been presented to the Jackson County Missouri Edical Society, and I am instructed to inform you that the Society is in hearty accord with the movement as suggested by you, and will do all in its power to aid in this most worthy and necessary project. Cordially yours, (Signed) G. WILSE ROBINSON President, TRUE COPY •'a. %■'■ H* W. Mitchell, M.D. Superintendent Visiting days: Wednesdays and ^atordays STATE HOSPITAL WARRE1T, PA. APRIL .5, 1*18, -■■ R.W. Shufeldt, Major, Medieal Corps, U*S#A* Army Medical Museum, Washington D* C. Dear Major Shufeldti- I have had the privilege of reading a copy of the letter which you have been forwarding to the medical schools of this country concerning the development of the Army Medical Museum* The unique opportunity tshich is presented at this time for the preparation ci a museum in the United States which shall be of instructive interest to the profession should be used advantageously, a nd I most sincerely hope that you will be able to carry out this great work for the improvement of medical science* Xt is altogether probaole that for generations a similar opportunity will not be presented for the de~ veloptoent of a museum, which at this time would not only tend to promote medical science but serve a s a repository for medical history* Very truly yours* (Signed) H. W. Mitchell Superintendent •- {TRUE COPY.) DR. JOHN B. ROBERTS 313 South 17th Street Philadelphia April 15, 1918 Major R. W. Shufeldt, Dear -Major Shufeldt: I feel the greatest interest in your proposition to enlarge and improve the Army Medical Museum of the Surgeon General. The best proof of the value of such a collection is the present Museum and its companion, . the Medical Library of the Surgeon General's Office. Its invaluable product, the catalogue of the Surgeon General's Library, was the parent of the Index M©(iiCUSi without which much of the literary work done within the last thirty years would have been crippled. The proposition to have Congress provide for an extension and further development of the Army Medical Museum should meet the strongest and best support of the medical profession of the country* It will give me very great pleasure to prepare a Resolution to offer In medical societies to which I belong in the endeavor to give support to the project. Yours truly, Signed* John B. Roberts. True Copy. tfO-I MV* ; -. J. .- • «.<.. '' •' » *. V ' v, , ... ^ ■ 4» t •••■• . . • - 4 ' • - • » ira-%:*-«;-*' >M ' jA* r'n.ar - v .. A-«v* -^ . ■,:■."•. f>ti> t ■'-"-•- ;.., -'.*.: uVva •/..?.> "*'* ^.''"Jr. ,*f£> - i:-.^ft .:-> A,*i.a. -aL" ^a ";.*•*>•«•:; ' r. >J *■£: a • -j.v *::! :•' f' Afl'tf\A ■-*■> * a>»'. a.* j»7 *■: t s *• ;' • '' ■'■■•.*• '''a'ijii*'' r'^'at""'' :.».. -,.■.• -A;. ■;,-■• t • j; -.• ; * V i.; t .... .->;. :'A:A\-^;* ' .-.: 'J it '.t'^'-.Aiia »^'- ■..* yu-^ial^ * -.»*■ -J *v ». i., •'.<■ *r. v. a -w y ■'■ '.♦■•' ■ .-■'# "' E. FLETCHER INGALLS, M.D. Suite 901, 104 SI Michigan Ave* Chicago, April 3, 1918. Major R. W, Shufeldt, U.S.Army, Washington D.C» Dear Sir»- I heartily support the plan for a medical Museum outlined in your letter of March 26th. Yours very truly, Signed: E. Fletcher Ingalls (E) Captain M.O.R.C-J True Copy. J* B. McGEE M.D. 10502 Wade Park Avenue Cleveland Cleveland April 18, 1918. Major R. W, Shufeldt Medical Corps, U* S. A. Dfar Doctor: Yours of the 2nd inst. received requesting opinion concerning the collection of the Army Medical Museum, now being formed. Such an undertaking is, without question, a rnost desirable one, awad its decided im- portance, preacret and prospective, can scarcely be too strongly emphasized* A measure so essential to medical education is sural;/ a necessity end can only receive universal pr o f e s s i o na 1 a,p pr ov a 1 • Very truly yours, Signed: J. B. McGee, True Copy, Howard A, Kelly M.D. Curtis F. Burnham M.D* Robert M. Lewis M.D* THE HOWARD A. KELLY HOSPITAL, Inc. 1418 Eutaw Place Baltimore, Md. April 9, 1918* D«ar Major Shufeldt? I hardly know of any work more important than that outlined in your letter /and projected by the Army Medical Museum; namely, the collection of various exhibits relating to the medical and suggical history of the war as tlhey are furnished by the activities of the troops on the front, and as they accumulate from month to month. Such material must necessarily form a permanent background of any medical or surgical work done in the future, and the possession of such material is absolutely necessa.ry for the instruction of our medical men in the Army and Navy as they fit themselves for their respective duties. Kindly excuse my delay in -answering partly due to absence from the city. Faithfully yours, Signed-. Howard Kelly. True Copy* YALE UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Affiliated with the Sew Haven Hospital on the Anthony N. Brady Memorial Foundation George Blumer M.D, Dean of the Medical Faculty New Haven Connecticut March 25, 1918. Major R.W. Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, M.C., U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir:- In answer to your letter of March 23, 1918, I would express the opinion that it is of the greatest importance to the future pf medical education of men who ore ultimately to serve the United States Army,, that opportunity be given to adequately study the lesions and diseases pf modern warfare. In 6rder to bring this about it will be very necessary for Congress to appropriate an adequate Sum of money to cover the construction of a new Army Medical Museum and in addition to provide some means by which the collections of the museum may become available to the medical schools of the country. This could be done as has been suggested by arranging loan collections. If I can be of any assistance to you by writing to the Congressmen or representatives from this di strict kindly let me know. Yours very trulyt George Blumer, Dean, Dictated by Dr. Blumer and signed by his secretary to avoid delay. 0.1 NEt YORK STATE VETERINARY COLLEGE AT CORNELL UNIVER3DY ITHACA, N. Y. V.A.MOORE, DEAN April 18, 1918. Major R.W.Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- I am in receipt of your letter of April 2nd and relative to establishing a medical museum. In answer to your inquiries I would say that I con- sider it of very great importance that at this time there should be established in this Government, a museum of sufficient extent and comprehensiveness to be of value not only to the Medical Department of the Government but also to the medical pro- fessions of the country. All we have by way of illustrative material in connection with the Civil War is the small museum which is now under your supervision. Such a collection would be of inestimable value to students, practitioners and teachers. In connection with this, there should be a compre- hensive collection of pathological specimens of the domesticated animals, especially the horse. Now that the Veterinary Corps is in the Medical Department, it is very proper that pathological specimens illustrating the affections of the horse and I believe also of the food producing animals should be made and kept in this museum. Because of the necessary expense of maintaining such collections, it has thus far been impossible for medical or vet- erinary colleges to maintain suitable museums. I am very much interested in this subject and assure you that I shall be glad to do anything that I can to assist you in this effort, Trusting that Congress will cooperate with ycG in this most worthy enterprise, I remain, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Veranus V. Moore. (TRUE COPY) _A-.i:A^> Y-.Av*aMa .j. ■: r. f. t . .- - .,-;-" A:.' ■ /* .. - -a-- «\ *£■.?-■ ';o —■■* a*-. : *—uX' a. r-J-./JV a a a -» • .-„ •*•> .A ■-• m.4> - ..-.- - ••• ~- * r ■>:1*. ' w*i - C..^ ; -. .- -VA-:r 5j a _v.£ tt<5 .v .; v ■- ■ 70 ta ^ .<*a.:. a: a;: a^ i, '■- THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HYGIENE AND BACTERIOLOGY April 2, 1918, Major R. W, Shufeldt, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Major Shufeldt:- In reply to your letter of March 29 I have no hesitation in saying ihat the project of collecting ample material for a thorough medical and surgical history of the present war appeals to me very strongly. Such a collection as you propose will be invaluable in furthering the advancement of knowldege and will enable men of science to utilize fully the unique information that isnbeing made available in the work of the military organization. It is hardly necessary to urge the great advantage such material will be in the fixture in preventing infectious diseases and in checking the progress of epidemics. Yours very truly, Signed: Edwin 0. Jonas, True Copy. "O-SA.ara:/ ''A Y^v'r'W- '■''■% : .-* >*.? .S A ""."5 -; - *. ..% r" : ' v a, '**£. "^ A->: ■ I • ot ;. - ^\ ... -t<" 'f» :.. fl i' ■ *J^ a *.- ?** .'-a. ; ■V. I AT- r-» a* ;, Dr. William J. May© Rochester, Minn. / , . - ■• < Saturday April 6th, 1918. Major R. Yi, Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Major Shufeldt:- 1 have your letter of March 23d in regard to the formation of a great medical museum which will contain pathol- ogical data so that sets can be leaned to the medical colleges for teaching purposes. This project ftas my endorsement. I believe it is one of the greatest movements for better medical education that has ever been undertaken in this country, I will be glad to do anything I can to further it. Yours very truly, (Signed) W.J. Mayo. (TRUE COPY.) . t;aA' .-.•-sjv.tf/ooJi .ii,- . /av:a a^.Jo- •* -i *•■". a *;.;j, i.; jA-wyq '•:. a^is ^f:- i-' ; s5XJ ;. '^ ."* j \<*. ." va;e * \J; ,.• -:<»': -t:; ' rx ':'■ a .f^'a-T'i'.'ia-.f.-. a***? a$*a.. -a ,-•-- a. .' tf: (l-jiaA'M DR. CHARLES H. MAYO ROCHESTER, MINN. April Sixth Nineteen Eighteen Major R. W. Shufeldt, Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. My dear Major Shufeldt: I am deeply interested in the fullest possible development of the National Medical Museum and, in the Surgeon General's Office, I am Chairman of the Committee on development of the Museum and the secur- ing of medical records and specimens of the present war; we are working along the lines that England and France have adopted for their National iviedical Museum. Doctor L. B. Wilson of our staff is the Director of the Museum and he is now in France, The erection of a new building is very essential in order that the institution may be developed to its fullest capacity as an educational one fofc the public, the physicians and the teachers of medicine. Very truly yours, (Signed) Uharles H. Mayo, (TRUE COPY) a-*»..," > • - * i. - .'•-.•••. WILLIAM X. DBAW '35 Che*3tnut \.tre-«?t Rochester, il.Y. April Twenty-ninth Nineteen Eighteen Major R. W. Shufeldt, Washington D. C, The following resolution was a dopted by a regular meeting of the Rochester Medical Association: "The the Rochester Medical Association believes that proper regard for public sanitation and hygiene, for scientific medicine and surgery justifies a more extended effort to utilize the vast material afforded by the present war. And to this end, expresses its interest and approval of the movement to materially increase the facilities of the Surgeon General's Library and the Arav Medical Museum. Very truly yours, (Signed) Wffl. I. DEAN, Sec' y. (TRUE COPY) DR. JAMES COLE HANCOCK 318 UiTITED SATES EXPRESS BUILDING £ Rector Street New York April 10, 1918, Major R. v/. Shufeldt, M.C., U.S.A., Army Edical Museum, Washington DC * My de r Sir:- Your letter dated March 26th and evidently received March 27th was unintentionally overlooked by me for which please accept my apology. There can be not the slightest doubt that the project mentioned in your letter concerning a medical and surgical history of this great war is of an importance which cannot be overestimated. It gives me great pleasure to most heartily endorse the idea and t o offer my services in any capacity possible should later events place me in a position where such services would be of the least value, A physical defect,viz,, an injured knee has kept me out of active military service so far and my work has been confined to Advisory Board work, etc., but doubtless later when the idea is evolved that medical men practise medicine and surgery rather with their heads than with their heels there may be some place found for me, With best aishes for the success of the project mentioned, I am Very sincerely yours, John Cole HandCck (Signed) True Copy* ■■-%i- fi:.; a. e-*.- <■ > I- _. \; -;,: <■« j- IS- -A? ^A-. «■ ?•; ia-.ir ■e- „• _Aa «■•>■ Br. Edmond Souchon Richardson Memorial Tulane University St. Charles Ave*, new Orleans/ La« April 15, ISIS* Dear Majdt Shufeldt:- t cannot express too emphatically my thorough approval of your splendid idea to found an Army Medical liuseum in Washington 0.C' The educational value 6T such a Museum as you describe will be immenset The grand results of the McGill Museum of Montreal, Cf the Jefferson Museum of Philadelphia, the Army Medical Museum fcn Washington and the Museum of Normal Anatomy of Tulane University at New Orleans are a sure guarantee of the tremendous success that will attend the Museum you have 1ft mind. Will you notify me and I will delight in writing in its behalf to the Louisiana d elegates in Congress* Very truly, Edmond Souchon, M.D. : Signed* Professor Emeritus of Anatomy Tulane University. True Cooy. \- .!■• •*■ .,-rA"1'•• ' -tjj*j". 3 w •-r »•* -,.i * .,-.-'»•- i - '. * ... . - 1 ;:-i A-' ■i" o- - r A j. >-.■ t-f, • tfirj '. .>. ... '* ,r '\?A i--^ STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Public Health Council Dr. F. F, Farnsworth, President Br* S. L. Jepson, Commissioner of Health Office of Commissioner Charleston, W. Va, April 3rd 1918 Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, Major Medical Corps, U.S.A. Army Edical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Doctor: I have yours ef the 28th ult* with enclosure con- cerning the efforts nor/- making for the collection of ma- terial for the preparation of the medical and s urgical history Of the present war. I do not hesitate to express myself as enthusiastically in favor of this movement. The value of sUch a history can scarcely be estimated. The advances In the treatment of war surgery have already been so great and will doubtless continue, thatwe cannot afford to miss the opportunity ef collecting all available data with a view of putting itmin such shape as will make it available for the use of physicians, medical colleges, and medical students for all future time* You may count en my cordial cooperation in every effort put forth for the promotion of this great work. Respectfully yours, Signed* S*L. Jepson State Health Commissioner, True Copy, Dr. Allard Meminger, #34 Montague Street. Charleston S.C. April 4th, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, M.D,, Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A., Army Medical Museum, Washington D.C. Dear Doctor:- Your highly esteemed letter of the 2nd lias just reached me, as also enclosed your appeal to the deans of all medical colleges in America and Canada in Class A, And as you ask for my personal expression of opinion I write to say that the plan you outline in your prospectus seems to me most admirable and well balanced. The material you will collect from the battle fields of Europe will be of price- less value, and as far as I am informed the first of its kind in any Museum in America to be intelligently classed and arranged for future study of the outcome of the great war we are now in. The idea then after collection proper preparation of specimens, to loin them in sats to Medical Colleges, will add much 'towards the advance of medicine and surgery in our country, and should we think receive a large and efficient appropriation from our government to make its accomplishment sure* £rusting then your endeavors will meet with un- bounded success, that this Museum will become the great center ?©f learning and research work, not only for this country but tqfy. •the world at large, I remain sincerely and fraternally yours, (Signed) Allard Memminger. TRUE COPY, F.H. Gerrish, M.D. 675 Congress St., Portland, Me. 13, April, 1918 Dear Doctor Shufeldt:- Last evening was the f irst opportunity I have had to present your le tter to any considerable number of medical men. I brought it before the Cumberland County Med ical Society, which immediately passed a resolution, urging Congress to support generously the plan for the new Army %seum and and its administration. With best wishes, I am, Yours faithfully, Frederic H. Gerrish (Sgned) True Copy. Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y., April 15, 1918. R.W. Shufeldt, Esq., Major, Medical Corps, U.S.A. My dear Majori- Yours of April 3rd duly received. I heartily approve of your idea expressed therein. Medical and surgical science is advancing with such rapid strides that the formation and publication of such a history becomes an absolute necessity for the information and instruction*, not only of the physicians and surgeons to come but also those of the present day. May you meet with all success in your present work* Yours very sincerely, Signed: Valentine Mott, M.D. Urue Copy, - ; A t". {. * 1 ? **- :a^> LM'-M . i- 5 * -. . ;w ' it-:* i *. \ . T ' Tf> a; :a. i*'v ■■ v^- • *i / .a.-, i .t.. •• ->' ■ .1; :v^ •■ ; ... i - . ' «■ •• * '#* . ,v:- t:-i a. n" 8 •' ■■•■ <*u; t-. rr ,;>r J ".** j ./• ;&.«*• ',- ">' ■■'^V*^'aV i m J.'V-!'t;. 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