U. S. Pension Bureau record of examinations , 1905-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator
United States. Pension Bureau; Ellis, M. H. (Physician)
Title
U. S. Pension Bureau record of examinations
Dates
1905-1920 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 volume
Collection Number
B 141
Summary
The collection contains a U.S. Pension Bureau record of examinations by the board of United States Examining Surgeons, as recorded by Dr. M. H. Ellis, of Albany, Oregon. The record book (1905-1920) contains write-ups by surgeons of examinations of soldiers relative to pension claims by U.S. Civil War veterans.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The surgeon's write-ups contains the personal, military, and medical history of soldiers, with details of ailments.

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Subject Terms

  • Medical care--Oregon--Albany
  • Medicine, Military--Oregon--Albany--History--20th century
  • Military pensions--Oregon
  • Military pensions--United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Pensions--Medical examinations--Oregon--Albany
  • Veterans--Medical examinations--Oregon--Albany

Corporate Names

  • United States. Pension Bureau

Geographical Names

  • Albany (Or.)--History--20th century
  • Oregon--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Claims

Form or Genre Terms

  • Medical records