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M. W. Gudger Account Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2328

  • Staff Only

M. W. Gudger used this ledger to record accounts associated with his medical practice between 1867 and 1870. Entries include the patient's name, the date of treatment, the diagnosis, the treatment administered, and the amount of money due.

Dates

  • 1867-1870

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

M. W. Gudger used this ledger to record accounts associated with his medical practice in Lauderdale County, Tennessee between 1867 and 1870. Entries include the patient's name, the date of treatment, the diagnosis, the treatment administered, and the amount of money due.

Biographical/Historical Note

Montraville Whitson Gudger was born to James Madison and Anne Dillard (Love) Gudger in North Carolina in 1825. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nashville on March 1, 1856. Gudger married Elizabeth Read Davies, and the couple had eight children: Montraville Love, Mary Landon, Bettie Cazine (Gudger) Gilbert, Frances Leticia Fannie (Gudger) Bolin, James Gallatin, Charles Meigs, Rosa G., and Annie Dillard. The family settled in Ripley (Lauderdale County), Tennessee where Gudger practiced medicine until his death in the 1890s.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Special Collections purchased this ledger in June of 2002.

Transcription

A transcription of this ledger is available as a PDF.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480