This series contains working papers, notes, drafts, articles, and ephemera compiled by Cushing during the preparation of his biography of Sir William Osler. The material is arranged alphabetically generally by topic or author. There are also two files of Cushing's correspondence related to the publication of the biography.

Report from a meeting to discuss the creation of the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland. Osler's name appears among the list of attendees. Incl. ms. notes.

Form letter inviting physicians to become members of the newly formed Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland.

Form letter inviting physicians to become members of the newly formed Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland, signed by Clifford Allbutt, G.A. Gibson, James Little, Osler, and R. Douglas Powell. Incl. ms. notes.

"Scientific Events: The Old Ashmolean Museum at Oxford" Short article from "Science" by R.F. Gunther on the fate of the Ashmolean Building.

Pamphlet containing rules, officers of the Association, and list of members for the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland. Osler's name appears among the list of members.

"Athenaeum" anecdote: Excerpt from Sir Rickman Godlee's Reminiscence, possibly describing Osler during his Oxford days.

Article from the Boston Evening Post, "The Athenaeum Club."

"Memo" Cushing's manuscript notes regarding Clifford Allbutt's claim that Osler was an examiner in Cambridge for three years.

Letter to Arthur Thomson from Harvey Cushing, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 721 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Cushing asks Thomson to explain how medical examinations are conducted in England. He would like to know if outside Examiners are called in, how there are chosen, and who they were between the years 1906-1919. Thomson replies on verso. [See CUS417/10.3 and CUS417/10.4]