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Alexander MacDonald Fonds
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the documents in the fonds.
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Fonds
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CA OSLER P179
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1889 – [194-] (Creation)
- Creator
- MacDonald, Alexander, 1863-1952
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Physical description
0,1 cm of textual records. – 7 photographs
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Name of creator
(1863-1952)
Biographical history
Alexander MacDonald was born on October 29, 1863, in Mongenais, Québec. His interest in medicine developed during a recovery from tetanus. He graduated from McGill with a degree in Medicine in 1889. He practiced all his life in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, where he purchased a building and turned it into a hospital. He also donated his time as a physician to nuns and clerics at a local convent. He died on March 1, 1952.
Custodial history
The fonds was donated to the Osler Library by Alexander MacDonald’s granddaughter, Mrs. Barbara McPhee, in 2010.
Scope and content
The fonds illustrates Alexander MacDonald's work as a medical student and physician and includes photographs, a thank you card, and biographical notes by his granddaughter.
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Language of material
English
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The documents are in English.
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Items can be requested for consultation online via the Library Catalogue or by email at osler.library@mcgill.ca. Advance notice is recommended.
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Associated materials
The Osler Library Artifact Collection houses his 1889 Bausch & Lomb microscope.
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Osler Database ID
4697
Osler Fonds ID
179