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Research (experiment) notebooks.

Sub-series A-3 contains experiment notebooks from the Montreal Neurological Institute, concerning experiments on brain swelling as a result of head injury and neurosurgery. Brain slices were examined to determine the effect of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism of electrolytes, pH, oxygen tension, narcotics and convulsants. Of special relevance is the experiment measuring the acetylcholine (Ach) content of cat and rat brains. This sub-series is comprised of 14 files (files nos. 34 to 47), which are arranged chronologically.

Correspondence.

Sub-series D-1 contains correspondence of Dr. Elliott concerning topics of various natures. This sub-series includes research notes, newspaper clippings, manuscripts, and typescripts of speeches. This sub-series is comprised of 48 files (nos. 76 to 133), which are arranged alphabetically.

Curriculum Vitae, Honours and Other Personal Information

The sub-series of six files contains biographical informations pertaining to Arthur Vineberg's career, family and honours that he received through his career. Includes curriculum vitaes, resume for Who's Who publications, a speech, a program, a business card, certificates and one photograph.

Writings / Published Visual material

This sub-series consists of illustrations and photographs which were included as part of a number of Dr. Penfield's published writings. Each of the series' file numbers (ex. W/PV XX) correspond to the published writing file in which the images were used (ex. W/P XX).

Bonds and Stocks

Sub-series consists of eight files pertaining to the bonds and stocks of Dr. Vineberg. Files on the ownings of Vineberg and with several companies ou courtiers.Also there is a file on a project of exploiting uranium mining properties in the vicinity of Lake Little Manicouagan in the North of Quebec Province. Files are in alphabetical order
Includes correspondence, lists, telegrams, photographs, statements, newspaper clipping, receipts, miner's certificate, map, reports, agreements, a notice of staking of mining claims, declaration, circular letters and one prospectus.

Surgical and Medical Instruments

Sub-subseries contains files regarding Vineberg's works for development of surgical and medical instruments as well as instrument to help recovery after heart surgery (special mattress). It also shows relations with companies and his work to help them develop pliers and surgical instruments. Also includes information about the ameroid constrictor and the ivalon sponge.

Unpublished Articles and Other Projects of Publication

Contains texts submitted to scientific and general interest journals that were not published. Also includes incomplete publication projects. Includes articles, drafts, correspondence, graphs, legal agreement, photographs, negatives, slides, operation reports, notes, and abstracts.

Talks, Conferences, Lectures

Sub-series consists of talks, lectures, conferences given by Vineberg. Clinical talks, contains correpondence, lectures, telegram, drafst, graphs, photograph, newspaper clipping, programs,
Files in chronological order of event.

Legal Affairs and Insurance

The sub-series is divided in two subsub-series on the legal procedures taken by Vineberg against Samuel Novick Inc., a truck company, after an accident in New York City which caused physical diseases to himself and his wife and on his insurances claims and couverture.

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