Hypothermia, Induced

The collection consists of Mcravey's personal correspondence; hypothermia research, patient files, and correspondence; drafts of papers; presentations; and reprints. Also included is a sub-group of Temple Fay correspondence to McCravey, reprints, subject files and photographs.

U.S. heart surgeon Henry Swan II made significant contributions to the development of open heart surgery techniques, particularly through his research in hypothermia and suspended circulation. Dr. Swan's professional career as a cardiac surgeon is documented in a collection of surgery records, correspondence, reprints, book drafts, speeches, reports, and biographical material.