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Samuel W. Denson collection

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: MSS-2018-25

Content Description

Contains correspondence between Arthur E. Guedel and Emery A. Rovenstine, a series of case reports (which include several original EKGs) on Guedel's study of cyclopropane anesthesia and cardiac arrhythmias, research notes and data, typed article and book drafts, and black-and-white photographic portraits of Guedel and photos of his study. Includes several original EKGs (also black-and-white photographic images) of Guedel's famous experiment on his own dog, as well as his notes on this experiment.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Samuel W. Denson and the Denson family in October, 2018.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Includes 10 folders of case studies, lab records and patient electrocardiograph records, organized by date and name of patient, which are restricted due to HIPAA. The case studies are dated May, 1939.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936-1961

Creator

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Inventory

1 carton, containing: black-and-white photographic prints (including original EKGs), correspondence, typewritten drafts of unpublished writings, and restricted patient files.