Condict W. Cutler papers, 1918-1952

Creator:: Cutler, Condict W. (Condict Walker), 1888-1958
Extent:: 2.5 linear feet 5 boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The collection consists of about 50 letters, chiefly from Dr. Cutler's Columbia associates, his diary of World War I period (January-April 1918), 17 diplomas and honors, clippings, pamphlets, photographs as well as his academic hood and his many honorary medals.
Biographical / historical:: Dr. Cutler was a specialist in surgery and diseases of the hand. He was born in Morristown, N.J., August 9, 1888. After graduating from Columbia College in 1910 and the Columbia School of Medicine in 1912, he interned at Roosevelt Hospital where he was staff surgeon and consulting surgeon until his death. Dr. Cutler served in both World Wars and was associated with Columbia in many capacities. He was Instructor in Surgery from 1919-1929, an Alumni Trustee from 1939-1944, Professor of Clinical Surgery 1947-1954, a past president of the Columbia College Alumni Association and a past Commander of the University's American Legion Post. Dr. Cutler authored THE HAND: ITS DISEASES AND DISABILITIES in 1941, a typescript of which is in the collection.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Freeman, Leon S. Mrs. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--09/19/59. Accession number--M-59-09-19.
Custodial history:: Gift of Mrs. Leon S. Freeman, 1959.
Processing information:: Entered in AMC 09/18/90.
Arrangement:: This collection is arranged into 2 series.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The following boxes are located off-site: 2-5. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Condict W. Cutler papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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