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Osler Library Jefferson Lewis Collection
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Correspondence

This sub-series consists of correspondence regarding the funding, research, writing and publication of Something Hidden, and its spin-off film. This series also contains a few letters sent by Lewis to acquaintances of the Penfield’s, who responded to Lewis’ request by returning material sent by the Penfield’s to others and retrieved by Lewis by request. This series also contains a small amount of correspondence concerning the Penfield property at Magog Meadows.

Diaries

This sub-series consists of both original diaries of Wilder Penfield and photocopies of original diaries made by Jefferson Lewis in the course of his research. More precisely, the diaries dating from 1906 to 1914 are originals; those for subsequent years are photocopies of diaries left by Penfield in the vault of the MNI and now part of the Wilder Penfield Archive (P142) held in the Osler Library Archives. These diaries contain an unparalleled personal chronicle of Penfield’s work, travels, encounters, and reflections. The original volumes from his youth provide unique insight into the development of his character and of his ambitions.

Diaries

This sub-series consists of diaries, photocopies of diaries, a datebook, and travel notes kept by Helen Penfield at various points in her life.

Wilder Penfield

This series consists of original and photocopied diaries, correspondence, personal documents, and manuscript drafts belonging to Wilder Penfield and spanning his lifetime. The material is largely personal in nature and is the result of his travels and exchanges with family, friends, and colleagues. The series is divided into the following sub-series: diaries, correspondence, personal documents, memorabilia, and manuscript drafts.

Letters, 1931

Correspondence from Jennie Jefferson Penfield to WGP and HKP, dated 1931-1934, typed and handwritten sheets, discussing her health issues, her birthday, the marriage of Ruth Penfield's widower, etc.

Photographs of friends and social occasions

Two photographs of Feindel child labeled '1948', clipped to envelope addressed to HKP; photograph of patient in hospital bed; three photograph of Osler (?); misc photographs with friends; two photographs of Lyle Gage Jr. as a baby, 1935; two business cards; photograph of WGP and HKP with Dr Chandy, 1957; photograph with friends at Magog Meadows; misc photographs with patients and colleagues; Christmas card from Grainger and Caroline Weston; Christmas card from Dr Walter Freeman; copy of Vellore Newsletter for 195 mentioning the opening of a new radiation therapy ward; photograph of John Gordon with dog; invitation, place setting, other materials from the Tercentenary of the ROyal Society; photograph and note from wedding of Percival Bailey.

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