Abstract:The society's purpose is to perpetuate Dr. Halsted's memory, to further the doctor's scientific ideals and principles, and encourage a free and informal exchange of ideas on various aspects of surgery.

Abstract:Dr. Emile Holman was professor of surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine, 1926-1955. In his later years Holman became actively involved in political and social issues, particularly the anti-war movement. Dr. Holman was interested in the history of surgery and included in the collection is material on William S. Halsted. The collection contains correspondence, diaries, reprints, printed matter, diplomas and certificates.

Abstract:Collection of Garrison's Army Medical Library correspondence, personal memoranda books, correspondence, and photographs, and selected letters from Garrison's acquaintences solicited by Henry E. Sigerist after Garrison's death. Garrison served for many years as Editor of Index Medicus, and also performed detailed reference services in the Army Medical Library. He is perhaps best known as the author of the Introduction to the History of Medicine, the first comprehensive American treatise on the history of medicine.