William Osler’s letter “Re: Text-book,” addressed to Lewellys Barker
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
• Begins that he is “no longer in active work… I felt that it would be most important to have someone associated with me for the next two editions.”
• Mentions Thayer, MacCrae, Pepper, and the two publishers Appleton & Co., and Clarendon Press.
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
W. W. Francis’ red leather journal
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
Poems and reflections.
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
• Poem to Judy and Lindy for Valentine’s Day, n.d.
• Poem to Margaret Williamson, 1946.
• Poem to Margaret titled “P.Q. Driving Tests” June, 1952 Admin note: the poem is in response to a complaint over inability “to cross Pine Avenue from Cedar.”
W. W. Francis’ poem to Marian and her reply
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
Typed originals and colour photocopy of handwritten copy.
W. W. Francis’ poem in memory of family dog Ollie
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
Includes original copy and typed copy.
W. W. Francis’ poem “To Mikey”
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
• Includes two original typed copies.
• Added line that poem is written “because my future grandson won’t believe I won the war!”
W. W. Francis’ copy of “Obituary Notice of Sir William Osler (with portrait) 1849-1919”
Part of Kelen Family Fonds
From the “Proceedings of the Royal Society” 1921.
W. W. Francis’ application for admission to John Hopkins University
Part of Kelen Family Fonds