1. "Case X" Case study, 09 December 1892
Scope and Contents
This collection, spanning 1892 to 1914, consists of letters received
by John K. Mitchell and some miscellaneous material. Most of
the letters concern the publication of Mitchell's book, Remote
Consequences of Injuries of the Nerves, and Their Treatment
(1895). The collection also contains three letters written
by Mitchell, two reviews of his book, a case study, and a signature
cutting.
Series 1 contains letters received by Mitchell pertaining to the
publication of Remote Consequences of Injuries of Nerves, and
Their Treatment. Correspondents include J. M. Da Costa, W.
R. Gowers, William W. Keen, George R. Morehouse, Sir William
Osler, and H. C. Wood, all of whom comment on Mitchell's book.
Mitchell received a great dealjof praise from his
colleagues, especially from Osler, who wrote that the book was
"first class" and "must remain...the standard authority on the
subject". Also of interest is a letter from H. Gowers, who
tells Mitchell that Remote Consequences of Injuries of Nerves,
and Their Treatment will be quoted as a medical authority in
a Supreme Court case in Kings County, New York.
Series 2 contains miscellaneous material. Included is a case
study from an operation performed by "Dr. Moston" in 1892, in
which a bone fragment was removed from a fractured clavicle.
Also present are two reviews of Remote Consequences of Injuries
of Nerves, and Their Treatment; one of the reviews mistakenly
identifies the title of the book as Injuries and Diseases of
the Nerves. A signature cutting from a reprint is also in
Series 3.
Dates
- Creation: 09 December 1892
Creator
- From the Collection: Mitchell, John K. (John Kearsley) (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2 folders (23 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States


