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Finding aid for the Hugh A. Edmondson papers 0353
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Description
The Hugh A. Edmondson papers contains documents regarding Dr. Edmondson's impact on the USC School of Medicine and the advancements he made in the medical field, particularly in pathology. This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, notes, budgets, programs, medical documents, publications, historical documents, academic documents, legal papers and other texts related to Dr. Edmondson's professional career and personal life.
Background
Hugh A. Edmonson, M.D., was the chairman of the Department of Pathology at USC, the Director of Laboratories and Pathology at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation. Dr. Edmondson arrived at USC in 1932 for the continuation of a medical internship. In 1934, he was appointed an assistant in the Department of Pathology. From there, he rose to Chairman of the department, a position held from 1951 to 1972. He made considerable achievements as an administrator and as a specialist in the pathology of liver and pancreatic diseases. He was also an important financial supporter of the Elaine Stevely Hoffman Medical Research Center. He was the author of more than 70 publications in his specialties and received many awards for his accomplishments. Dr. Edmondson died of cancer at the age of 80 in 1986.
Extent
2.0 Linear feet 7 boxes
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.