George H. Acheson Papers
Scope and Content
The papers of George H. Acheson contain his correspondence and professional documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1912
Creator
- Acheson, George H. (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
Biography of George H. Acheson, M.D.
George Acheson became an Edward Wendland Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics, as well as Director of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, at the UC College of Medicine in 1948. He served in these positions until 1975, when he retired as Emeritus Edward Wendland Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. His research over the years led to the usage of ganglionic blockers in the treatment of hypertension; he also created a national reputation at UC in the field of cardiac and cardiovascular research.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Abstract
The collection consists of the professional papers and corrspondence of George Acheson, M.D.
Statement of Arrangement
The papers are in the process of being inventoried.
Physical Location
Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions. University of Cincinnati Libraries
Subject
- Acheson, George H. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the George H. Acheson Papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Doris Haag
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Cincinnati, Health Sciences Library, Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions Repository
Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati Ohio 45267-0574
513-558-5120
CHHP@uc.edu
