Collection JHH, Record group/Fonds 01

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The small record group focuses on John Shaw Billings' contribution to the building of the Hospital. Included is a book of essays which Billings edited on the construction, organization and management of hospitals and Billings' own writings on his then revolutionary views of medical education. In addition, there is a program of the May 1889 opening ceremonies and a letter to Henry Hurd appointing him Hospital Superintendent.