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Hayes Martin Papers

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Approximately 7.5 cubic ft., 1782-1973. Contains materials relating to the treatment of cancer, to the history of Memorial Hospital, and to certain individuals associated with it. This includes biographical information on James Ewing, James Douglas, and J. Marion Sim; material on Mme. Marie Curie's visits to the U. S. in the 1920s; and files on cancer therapies and quackery. Also includes notes, drafts, and other materials relating to both editions of Martin's Surgery of Head and Neck Tumors, as well as meeting minutes, staff information, art and illustrations, and photographs of notable individuals, staff, buildings, and equipment at Memorial.

Dates

  • 1782 - 1973

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Material is stored off site and requires three business days advance notice for retrieval. To inquire about the collection, please contact the MSK Archivist.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Special Collections and Archives Repository

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