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Thomas B. Marquis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 308

Abstract

Dr. Marquis practiced medicine in Montana, was with the U. S. Medical Corps during World War I, and became government physician on the Tongue River-Cheyenne Indian reservation. Because of his interest in Indian subjects he eventually gave up his medical practice and devoted full time to gathering historical data and writing.

Dates

  • 1906-1973 (bulk 1906-1936)

Extent

4.2 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

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

Dr. Marquis practiced medicine in Montana, was with the U.S. Medical Corps during World War I, and became government physician on the Tongue River-Cheyenne Indian reservation. Because of his interest in Indian subjects he eventually gave up his medical practice and devoted full time to gathering historical data and writing.

Collection Summary

Comprised of correspondence, biographical material, drafts of articles and books, notes, maps, clippings, and publications. Portions of Marquis's diary (1919-1935) were microfilmed and are avilable as Film 76-79.

Abstract

Dr. Marquis practiced medicine in Montana, was with the U. S. Medical Corps during World War I, and became government physician on the Tongue River-Cheyenne Indian reservation. Because of his interest in Indian subjects he eventually gave up his medical practice and devoted full time to gathering historical data and writing.

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Gift from Anna Rose Heil and Minnie-Ellen Marquis Hastings, 1976.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff
Encoded by
John P. Rees
Title
Finding Aid to the Thomas B. Marquis Papers, 1906-1973 (bulk 1906-1936)
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff
Date
December 2002
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

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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