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Papers, early 20th century, relating to unidentified patients

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Comprises the following: 1. Barometer and thermometer monthly charts 1906-1915 and annual registers of rainfall 1906-1915 2. Notebook of writings by a patient, with letters and photograph [?of patient]. Patient is “J.E.B” but it has not been possible to identify this individual, despite the internal evidence of the notebook and papers indicating that he was a patient at the Retreat, possibly for some time. Writings in the notebook include items relating to President Hoover, and “Paradise Regained or the Second Coming of Our Lord” and many lists of names of famous people with information. Letters (unsent) to Sessions, publishers, York about having his pamphlet published. Early 20th century 3. Various letters 4.  Case history written by the patient himself, addressed to the Medical Superintendent, Dr Yellowlees, 1925; with a typescript transcript

Papers, early 20th century, relating to unidentified patients

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