8. Keen, William W. (William Williams), Philadelphia, Pa., to John K. Mitchell Philadelphia, Pa., 01 June 1895

Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection, spanning 1892 to 1914, consists of letters received by John K. Mitchell and some miscellaneous material. Most of the letters concern the publication of Mitchell's book, Remote Consequences of Injuries of the Nerves, and Their Treatment (1895). The collection also contains three letters written by Mitchell, two reviews of his book, a case study, and a signature cutting.

Series 1 contains letters received by Mitchell pertaining to the publication of Remote Consequences of Injuries of Nerves, and Their Treatment. Correspondents include J. M. Da Costa, W. R. Gowers, William W. Keen, George R. Morehouse, Sir William Osler, and H. C. Wood, all of whom comment on Mitchell's book. Mitchell received a great dealjof praise from his colleagues, especially from Osler, who wrote that the book was "first class" and "must remain...the standard authority on the subject". Also of interest is a letter from H. Gowers, who tells Mitchell that Remote Consequences of Injuries of Nerves, and Their Treatment will be quoted as a medical authority in a Supreme Court case in Kings County, New York.

Series 2 contains miscellaneous material. Included is a case study from an operation performed by "Dr. Moston" in 1892, in which a bone fragment was removed from a fractured clavicle. Also present are two reviews of Remote Consequences of Injuries of Nerves, and Their Treatment; one of the reviews mistakenly identifies the title of the book as Injuries and Diseases of the Nerves. A signature cutting from a reprint is also in Series 3.