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Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 73

Abstract

In 1867 he discovered that amyl nitrate effectively relieved pain of angina pectoris. Brunton is credited with developing the discipline of pharmacology.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881-1912

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Biographical Note

Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1844-1916, was born in Scotland, but spent the majority of his career in London. In 1867 he discovered that amyl nitrate effectively relieved pain of angina pectoris. Brunton is credited with developing the discipline of pharmacology.

Collection Summary

Contains a case and memorandum book, and data relating to the Science Defence and Advancement Association League and the Society for the Abolition of Vivisection. Includes 5 letters from Alexander Haig pertaining to the chemistry of beer and to headaches. Other correspondents include Leonard G. Guthrie, Edmund Gurney, Reid Hunt, Rudolf Kobert, R.W. Leftwich, Alexander Spence, Joseph Tillie, and Sir Samuel Wilks.

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1867 he discovered that amyl nitrate effectively relieved pain of angina pectoris. Brunton is credited with developing the discipline of pharmacology.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Transfer, NLM General Collection, 1958.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton Correspondence 1881-1912
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
1958; 2007
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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