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Purdy A. MacDonald Fonds
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- Source of title proper: Based on the documents in the fonds
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Fonds
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CA OSLER P092
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26 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
(approximately 1879-)
Biographical history
Dr. Purdy Alvin MacDonald, a native of New Brunswick, graduated from McGill University in Medicine in 1906. Soon after graduation he began practice in Halifax. While he considered himself a general practitioner he gave special attention to surgery and obstetrics. Dr. MacDonald was a member of the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Superintendent of Dalhousie University for many years. He was also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. (Canadian Medical Association Journal, v. 62, pg. 100, 1950.
Custodial history
Gift of W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 1982. Old accession number 772.
Scope and content
The fonds documents Purdy A. MacDonald's activities as a medical student at McGill University. The fonds contains student notebooks, loose notes and hand-outs.
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- English
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The documents are in English.
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Items can be requested for consultation online via the Library Catalogue or by email at osler.library@mcgill.ca. Advance notice is recommended.
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4611
Osler Fonds ID
82
Osler Alternate ID
P92