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Dr. Robert W. Westmoreland papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS521

Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence, receipts, business cards, newspaper clippings, and ephemera pertaining to Dr. Robert W. Westmoreland.

Dates

  • 1867-1925, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Robert W. Westmoreland (1850-1929) was the son of John Gray Westmoreland, M.D., who is accredited for founding the School of Medicine at Emory University and for donating the land on which his cottage and vineyard stood for the creation of Oakland Cemetery. Robert W. Westmoreland attended the University of Georgia in 1867 and 1868. He became a doctor and opened a practice in Atlanta. He was married to Elizabeth Catherine Woodward. Additional biographical information about Dr. Robert W. Westmoreland has not been determined.

Extent

0.209 linear ft. (one half document case)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1988

Title
Dr. Robert W. Westmoreland papers
Author
Sue VerHoef
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared According To Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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