This digitised material is free to access, but contains information or visuals that may:<ul><li>include personal details of living individuals</li><li>be upsetting or distressing</li><li>be explicit or graphic</li><li>include objects and images of objects decontextualised in a way that is offensive to the originating culture.</li></ul>By viewing this material, we ask that you use the content lawfully, ethically and responsibly under the conditions set out in our <a href="https://wellcomecollection.cdn.prismic.io/wellcomecollection/d4817da5-c71a-4151-81c4-83e39ad4f5b3_Wellcome+Collection_Access+Policy_Aug+2020.pdf">Access Policy</a>.

This image cannot be viewed online.Wellcome Collection members can request access to restricted materials for viewing in the Library.

You must accept the terms to view the content.

Papers, early 20th century, relating to unidentified patients

item

Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

We’re undertaking some research with website visitors to learn more about how people find access-related information provided by museums. This survey shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time!

Help us organize our website content.

Comprises the following: 1. Barometer and thermometer monthly charts 1906-1915 and annual registers of rainfall 1906-1915 2. Notebook of writings by a patient, with letters and photograph [?of patient]. Patient is “J.E.B” but it has not been possible to identify this individual, despite the internal evidence of the notebook and papers indicating that he was a patient at the Retreat, possibly for some time. Writings in the notebook include items relating to President Hoover, and “Paradise Regained or the Second Coming of Our Lord” and many lists of names of famous people with information. Letters (unsent) to Sessions, publishers, York about having his pamphlet published. Early 20th century 3. Various letters 4.  Case history written by the patient himself, addressed to the Medical Superintendent, Dr Yellowlees, 1925; with a typescript transcript

Papers, early 20th century, relating to unidentified patients

Licence and re-use

Contents

Content advisory

Papers, early 20th century, relating to unidentified patients

Licence and re-use

Contents