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R McComb, James, 1832-1926.
238 Papers, 1852-1926.
Eight
folders.
MICROFILMThese are papers of Dr. James McComb, an
early physician of
Folders
1-4: Medical notebooks, 1852-1909.
Folder
1: Memoranda book, 1852-1859 (82 pages).
McComb’s notes on treatment of various
medical conditions, interspersed with entries on personal business and travel.
Folder
2: Treatment record, 1891-1909 (129 pages).
Medical histories of patients, with
treatments and results noted. Pages
120-122 contain notes on churches in
Folder
3: Daybook, 1905-1907 (100 pages).
Daybook of medical practice,
September-December 1905, followed by miscellaneous expense accounts for rent
and fuel, 1905-1907.
Folder
4: Medical notebook, n.d. (224 pages).
McComb’s notes on treatments and
prescriptions for various diseases; the notes are entered in a physician’s
notebook published by the Medical News, Lea Brothers & Co., 1889.
Folders
5-8: Military papers, biographical
materials, and family papers, 1861-1926.
Folder
5: Military papers, 1861-1864 (4 items).
Papers concerning McComb’s position as
assistant surgeon, Missouri State Guard; pass through Union lines at
Folder 6: “A brief autobiography of Dr.
James McComb,” written in three parts, 1907-1924 (44 pages).
Folder
7: Biographical material, 1908-1926 (9 items).
Newspaper clippings, etc., including
anniversary notices and obituaries of James McComb and his wife.
Folder
8: Correspondence, 1926 (16 items).
Condolences
to family members regarding the death of James McComb.
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