Showing 126 results

Archival description
Osler Library MacAlister, John Young Walker, Sir, 1856-1925
Print preview View:

124 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects

Letter to Frederick Parkes Weber, July 1, 1918

Letter to Frederick Parkes Weber from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had a quiet morning in bed after a heavy week, where he enjoyed reading his book. Compliments on his work. His wife is pleased with his dedication. Deplores that Revere cannot see it.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, approximately 1908

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Accepts to be on the Library Committee if the meetings are not on Mondays or Fridays. He is busy at the Council and the Press on those days.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, approximately May 1908

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Proposes to attack them both next week. Asks him to return his proof and he will send a copy to Morgan and ask for an interview. They could see Mr. C and put the case before him. Asks him where C. stops in London.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 12, 1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for the cheque. Rejoiced by the Fellowship's success. Mentions his larynx's problems. Had a satisfactory talk with Fisher about the Postgraduate scheme. The latter approves it but cannot take the chair at the meeting on the 29th. Asks him what his friend's opinion on the scheme is and if he thinks it will materialise. Mentions that he tried to catch Wellcome to lunch and talk of this subject, but failed. Explains Wellcome's position on the matter.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 17, 1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks to have a Committee room to discuss a Tuberculosis Journal problem, on the 28th. Mentions that some young men are trying to plan a new Tuberculosis journal. He is trying to induce them to fuse with the British Journal of Tuberculosis and get the various tuberculosis bodies involved in order to obtain a first class journal.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 20, 1916

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Returns the 1545 edition to him. Has offered it to Whitridge Williams for 20 pounds. Tells him to not let it go for less. Tells him to see Q's memo at end. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 26, 1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Precisions about the meeting of the 29th. Fisher did not think it would be well for him to take the Chair, but Newman will speak for the Board of Education. Asks for news from his millionaire friend. Mentions his infected tooth. The Tuberculosis meeting on Monday is cancelled as they cannot get the contracting parties together.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 27, 1916

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Whitridge Williams writes that they have good copies of Reynald in both Johns Hopkins and City Medical Libraries. Suggests he try in Boston, as Streeter would like it. Asks him to hold it unless in the meanwhile anyone offers 20 pounds. Asks him if they have an Auenbrugger 1761. If not, he knows a bibliomaniac who has an extra copy.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 30, 1914

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Explains that the Council of the Historical Section has discussed twice the question of organizing a Vesalius Celebration. The Brussels Celebration will be about December 13th. Suggests having theirs a week after and that the Society (R.S.M.) should get the cooperation of the Royal College of Physicians and of the Royal College of Surgeons. Asks him to talk with the President about it to have an exhibition of the works of Vesalius, a lecture on his life and work, and an exhibition of the portraits and drawings. It is suggested having Harvey Cushing give the lecture, and Spielmann to give the lecture on the portraits and drawings. Details about it. There is a 1478 Calcus at the Hodgkin sale, suggests asking the fellows to subscribe and send a bid.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, April 7, 1914

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He could not get up in time for the meeting on Friday. He had brought the back numbers of "The Modern Hospital" and will continue to send them. Mentions that he is having the Presentation Addresses nicely engrossed and illuminated to send to Gorgas.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Results 1 to 10 of 126