Jonathan Campbell Meakins Fonds, 1820-1950
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The Osler Library of the History of Medicine McGill University, Montreal Canada Osler Library Archive Collections P122 JONATHAN CAMPBELL MEAKINS FONDS COMPLETE INVENTORY LIST This is a guide to one of the collections held by the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University. Visit the Osler Library Archive Collections homepage for more information Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University 1 Jonathan Campbell Meakins Fonds – P122 – Inventory List P122: JONATHAN CAMPBELL MEAKINS TITLE: Jonathan Campbell Meakins Fonds DATES: 1820-1950 EXTENT: 100 cm of textual records Biographical Sketch: J.C. Meakins joined the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University in 1909 as demonstrator in clinical medicine. He subsequently held a number of positions in pathology and experimental medicine before becoming Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, 1941- 1948. As well, he was director of the Department of Experimental Medicine, 1918-1919, 1924- 1948, and Director of the University Medical Clinic, 1927-1948. He held the first full-time position in Medicine at McGill. Dr. Meakins served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps from 1914 to 1919. He was also in function during World War II with the rank of Brigadier as Deputy Director of Medical Services, R.C.A.M.C. from 1942 to 1945, and was awarded the C.B.E. for his services. Prolific writer, his best known work “The Practice of Medicine” reached its 6th edition in 1956. Scope and Content: The fonds shows Dr. J.C. Meakins’ professional activities. Custodial History: Acc. 540 donated by Dr. Stephen I. Vas, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology, 13 May 1976. Acc. 867 was donated by Dr. J.F. Meakins, July 1986. Old accession numbers 540 and 867. Source of Supplied Title Proper: Title based on the document of the fonds Language: The documents are in English. Box 1 Folder 1: Scrapbook, 1926-1937 • Scrapbook of J.C. Meakins, 29x21x5.5 cm. Contents include newspaper clippings, programmes, correspondence related to Meakins’ appointments and professional career. Folder 2: Scrapbook, 1940-1945 • Scrapbook, same format and character as previous item. Box 2 Folder 3: Notebook, 1913 • Notebook, 19.5x16 cm, of Florence Meakins, containing handwritten “Pedigree of the Dr. Barnardiston family,” and transcriptions of family history notes. (Mary Bardnardiston was great-grandmother of J.C. Meakins) Folder 4: Notebook, n.d. [1880?] • Notebook, 21x14 cm, with handwritten notes on “Roman rule in England” and numerous tin-type portraits, some identified by initials Folder 5: Notebook, n.d. • Notebook, 25x20 cm, labeled “Jack Meakins,” containing mounted examples of paper crafts, origami, etc. Box 3 Folder 6: “Brown Family Letters – Early 1800s” • Correspondence, 24 letters, [1814-1916?] Folder 7: Family Photographs/Memorabilia • Five photographs, possibly of Meakins, his sister, Diana, and Dorothy Brown, [1887- 1917?] • Booklet, entitled “To the Memory of Departed Bretheren,” created upon the death of Jonathan Marshall Meakins, 1881. • Photograph of Charles W. Meakins, 1832-1908. Folder 8: “Love Letters to Mother – 1860 Onward” • Photograph of a gentleman in his 50’s, n.d. • 19 letters, [1860-1894?] Folder 9: “From Marion” • Invitation card (2 copies) marked “In Loving Memory” for funeral in Hamilton, Nov. 7, 1913 of Marion Elizabeth Meakins, d. at age 26 • Photocopy of newspaper clipping describing funeral of Marion Meakins (sister of Dr. John Meakins) • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Boy’s Home Held Annual Meeting,” Hamilton Spectator, November 11, 1913 • Photograph of a home with male figure kneeling at doorstep • Letters written by Marion Meakins to her family members [1903-1906] • Postcard of Trinity Church, Colombia, S.C. Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University 3 • Letter written by Lucy Macilan re: death of Marion, 1914 • Photocopies of newspaper clippings regarding the death of Marion Meakins • Two postcards with photographs of Marion Meakins, one addressed to her mother, the other left blank, 1907 • Photograph of Marion Meakins(?), n.d. • Handwritten note: “Resolutions adopted by the Director of the Southern Pines Country Club, April 10, 1912” Folder 10: “Florence – War Work – 1st War” • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Local Council of Women Held a Busy Session,” [1914-1918] • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Meat Sale has been a great success so far,” [1914- 1918] • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Meat Sale: Even Today’s Rain Did Not Keep Buyers Away,” [1914-1918] • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Glendale Ladies’ First Golf Match,” [1914-1918] • Photocopy of newspaper clipping announcing open meeting of the Women Voters of Hamilton (Florence Meakins as Chairman of East Hamilton Women’s Association), 1917 • Photocopy of newspaper clipping from Hamilton (no title), re: Tea given by Mrs. Alex McLagan, described to which “Flossie” Meakins was a secretary • Photocopy of newspaper clipping (no title), re: “fete” given held at home of Mrs. John Crerar, Miss F. Meakins among assistants • Photocopy of newspaper clipping from Hamilton Spectator (no title), re: Recent wedding of Miss Beth Meakins at Beverly Hills, Feb. 5, 19?, daughter of Mr. Charles Meakins • Slip of paper, inscribed “Countess C. married 1887, died 1890, 2nd 1899—Roger C.H. Sloane Stanley. 1 daughter C.” • Poem entitled “To My Mother,” by Francis Carmichael Bruce, Hamilton, 1884 • Poem, “In Flanders Fields,” John McCrae • Poem, “The Master’s Bidding, Susie Kings?, [1914-1918] • Poem, handwritten, no author, n.d. • Poem, handwritten, France, May 24th, 1917 • Poem (slip of paper probably sent with harmonica to trenches), “Dear Soldier”, [1914- 1918] • Poem (probably sent with bag to soldiers), [1914-1918] • Poem, no author, title, date • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Easter Gifts for Soldiers” • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Gift of Flag: Miss Meakins to First Degree Vets. Of France” Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University 4 • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Veterans of France Receive Presentation From Miss Florence Meakins” • Folded piece of paper admitting visitors to House of Lords, June 29, 1899 • Letter from Jack Anderson to Florence Meakins, 1919 • Letter from Dorothy Mackenzie to Florence Meakins, 1924 • Postcard, “View Across the Transepts. Westminster Abbey, London” • Photograph, “A Residential Street, Hamilton, Canada” • Business Card, R. Forgan & Son, The Links, St. Andrews, est. 1856 • Card included in a box of candy? Inscribed “Sweets to the sweet, Aunt Susie” Folder 11: “Lou’s Stay in England – Salinger Letters – Lou’s Letters” • Correspondence of Louis Meakins (13 letters), [1912-1914] • Correspondence of Mr. Salinger (7 letters), 1912-1913 • Correspondence of Joan M.D. Fraser (1 letter), 1912 • Correspondence of Linda Sweeney, 1914 Folder 12: “[To Florence Meakins] from Mother” • Correspondence, [1901-1930] (23 letters) Folder 13: “From JFM to Aunt Floss, as little boy BCS” • Invitation to the wedding of Dorothy Fayette Brown and Dr. John Campbell Meakins, including ticket to reception, Montreal, 1911 • Photograph of Meakins family? • Photograph of J.C. Meakins as a child • Christmas cards from J.C. Meakins to his Grandmother and Aunt Florence, [1920s] • Letter from J.C. Meakins to Florence, [1925/26] Folder 14.1: “John’s Letters” [J.C. Meakins to mother], 1905-1913 • Correspondence his mother and sister, 1905-1913 (30 letters) Folder 14.2: “John’s Letters” [J.C. Meakins to mother], 1914-1921 • Correspondence with his mother and sister, 1914-1921 (16 letters) • “Statement of assets and liabilities, July 1, 1915 of Meakins & Sons, Ltd.” • Photocopy of newspaper article from Hamilton Spectator, “Lieutenant-Colonel John C. Meakins back in Canada,” [1918] Folder 14.3: “John’s Letters” [J.C. Meakins to mother], 1920-1930 • Correspondence with his mother and sister, 1920-1930 (21 letters) Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University 5 • Notes for curriculum vitae of John Meakins (information up to 1919) • Complete types curriculum vitae of John Meakins (information up to 1927) • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “O.T.C. Church Parade. Chaplain-General in Edinburgh,” Edinburgh, [1921] • Photocopy of newspaper clipping, “Would Issue Permits for Sale of Liquor,” The Mail and Empire, Toronto, n.d. • Photocopy of newspaper clipping from Edinburgh newspaper announcing new fellows of Royal Society in Edinburgh, 1919 • Lithograph/illustration of two adults and two children, n.d. • Canadian flag Box 4 Folder 15.1: Florence Meakins – Letters from Irene, 1932-1945 • Correspondence with Irene Temple Bailey, 1932-1945 (42 letters) Folder 15.2: Florence Meakins – Letters from Irene, 1946-1952 • Correspondence with Irene Temple Baily, 1946-1952 (26 letters) Folder 15.3: Florence Meakins – Letters from friends and family • Letter from cousin Lucy Mackay, November 1909 • Letter from M.C. Roberts?, [1914-1918] • Letter from C.V. Anderson, attorney, June 1919 • Letter from wife of Judge T.N. Harvey, June 1919, with enclosed newspaper clippings: “Niece will pass on matters of estate,” “Sells Section on Annette Land,” “Niece asks for special notices in Lavrock estate,” “New Guardian for Mrs. Lavrock,” “Abel Strikes Dorsey at Co. Board Session” • Letter from Florence G. Dixon, wife of Judge Dixon, January 1920 • Letter from Mary W. Hope Simpson, November 1931 • Letter from cousin Theodora Mackinnon, January 1938 • Letters from cousin J.W. Potter (“Jeanie”), November 1934, September 1935, November 1936, October 1939, October 1940, November 1940, September 1943, November