Henry Baird papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/003
Scope and Contents
The collection recounts Henry W. Baird’s life and career in neurological research in a series of autobiographical reminiscences, preceded by a letter addressed to his son, Douglas Gordon Baird, 1984-1985. Also included is a biographical information, curriculum vitae, and bibliography. Baird describes his career through his published writings and recounts work with Ernest A. Spiegel in electroencephalography, pediatric neurology, and drug therapy for brain and neurological disorders.
Dates
- 1984 - 1985
Creator
- Baird, Henry W. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Henry Welles Baird III, Philadelphia neurologist, was born on 10 Oct. 1922 in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Baird attended Yale University, where he received a B.S. in 1945 and an M.D. in 1949. Baird married physician Eleanora C. Gordon in 1950; they had four sons. Baird died in Wynnewood, Pa., on 7 Apr. 1987. Baird was Professor of Pediatrics at Temple University Health Center in the School of Medicine, 1953-1968,
as well as Attending Pediatrician (Neurology) at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 1966-1984. In 1977, he became editor of "Developmental medicine and child neurology". Henry W. Baird became a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in 1959.
Extent
0.2 Linear feet (1 half document box)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Baird, Henry W. (Person)
- Title
- Henry Baird papers
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2026 March 5: Ashten Vassar-Cain updated finding aid to include folder level entries. Revisions also included amending derogatory language describing intellectual and developmental disability.
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
