William Reed Bullard papers, 1852-1895

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Summary

Creators:
Bullard, William Reed, 1837-1890
Abstract:
A collection of material related to William Reed Bullard, a physician in Indiana and Montana in the 19th century.
Extent:
1.33 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. William Reed Bullard papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists primarily of correspondence between Dr. William Reed Bullard and his sister Helen K. (Bullard) Wyman, with a few additional letters from family members including William's wife Mary. In these letters to his sister, William discusses his life and medical practice in both Indianapolis, Indiana and Helena, Montana. Bullard was active in both communities and his letters often describe social activities, celebrations and the growing and shaping of both towns. His letters also reveal Bullard's commitment to his family, and his deep love of music.

Biographical / historical:

William Reed Bullard (1837-1890) was born to Asa and Lucretia Bullard on September 7, 1837. He attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1857. After graduating Bullard practiced medicine for ten years with his uncle Dr. Talbut Bullard in Indianapolis, Indiana. While in Indiana, William worked at a Union hospital in which the wounded and dying prisoners taken at Fort Donelson were confined. During these ten years he began to suffer ill health from continual overwork. Eventually, Bullard left Indiana and settled in Montana, opening a practice in Helena. Here, as one of its founding members, he was a highly respected and involved member of the community. In addition, Bullard was, for many years, the Medical Examiner for Montana, and a charter member and Secretary of the Territorial Medical Society. Never a robust individual, Dr. William Reed Bullard died in 1890 of persistently deteriorating health due to overwork.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from M S Rare Books, 2006.
Processing information:

Processed by Jill Palmer in 2006; in November 2024, Gayle M. Richardson created the finding aid.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. William Reed Bullard papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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