Emma Wheat Gillmore Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 346

Abstract

Consists of correspondence, memoranda, and documents pertaining to the disposition of Emma Wheat Gillmore's estate, her burial, and her bequest to the Army Medical Library.

Dates

1948-1964

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Gillmore, Emma Wheat, b. 1867 (Person)

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

Emma Wheat Gillmore became an Assistant Surgeon with the USPHS during World War I. Her husband, Robert Tracy Gillmore was a captain in the Medical Officers Reserve Corps at the time of his death. She named the Surgeon General of the Army as the executor of her will. After her death on August 15, 1948, Captain Victor B. Taylor was appointed the responsibility of settling her estate, which included giving $23,434.75 to the Army Medical Library.

Collection Summary

Consists of correspondence, memoranda, and documents pertaining to the disposition of Emma Wheat Gillmore's estate, her burial, and her bequest to the Army Medical Library.

Additional Description

Abstract

Consists of correspondence, memoranda, and documents pertaining to the disposition of Emma Wheat Gillmore's estate, her burial, and her bequest to the Army Medical Library.