Description
The William Everett Musgrave Papers include an undated manuscript; collection of reprints and materials in journal format,
papers, 1907-1908 and a letter, 1926.
Background
Dr. Musgrave was born in Farmington, Tennessee, September 12, 1869, son of William Everett and Susan Casander (Thomas) Musgrave.
He was educated at George Washington University School of Medicine, and in 1901 he received his M.D. Following an interest
in tropical medicine, he began his career at the Philippines Medical School, as professor of clinical medicine and applied
therapeutics, as well as chief of clinics from 1902-1909. Dr. Musgrave served as the dean of the College of Medicine and Surgery
at the University of the Philippines and director of the Philippines General Hospital from 1909-1917.