Thomas Lawson: in summary / C. G. Toepper

Collection

Identifier: MS C 483

Abstract

Typescript biographical sketch of Thomas Lawson, Surgeon General of the United States Army.

Dates

Creation: [194?]

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Toepper, C. G. (Charles G.), 1874-1942 (Person)

Physical Location

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

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

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Biographical Note

Charles G. Toepper, was born in Missouri and enlisted in the Navy at age 16. He spent 1895-1898 as a sergeant in the Sixth U.S. Cavalry. After a few years in civil and private employment, Toepper joined the Army Medical Library staff in 1905. After three years in the Philippines as an Inspector in the Philippine Constabulary, he returned to the Library and remained until he accepted a commission during World War I. Upon his military discharge in 1920, he returned to the Army Medical Library and remained as an assistant librarian until his retirement in 1942.