Condict W. Cutler papers, 1918-1952

Condict W. Cutler papers, 1918-1952

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0318
Bib ID:
4079686 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Cutler, Condict W. (Condict Walker), 1888-1958
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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.

Description

Summary

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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 2 series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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 Governing Use and Reproduction

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.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Mrs. Leon S. Freeman, 1959.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Freeman, Leon S. Mrs. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--09/19/59. Accession number--M-59-09-19.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Entered in AMC 09/18/90.

Revision Description

2010-01-21 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

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.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Autobiographies (literary works)
Awards
Biographies (literary works)
Diaries
Memorabilia
Photographic prints
diplomas
Name
United States. Army -- Foreign service -- France
United States. Army -- Surgeons
Subject
Hand -- Surgery
Medicine, Military -- United States
Scrapbooks
Surgeons -- United States
Surgeons -- United States
World War, 1914-1918 -- France
World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care

Series I: Cataloged Material


Subseries I.1: Correspondence


Box 1

Beckman, H.C. "Chief" To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., Westport, NY, 25 Aug 1948, 1 page t.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, [France?], 12 March 1918, 4 pages a.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, France, 14 May 1918, 2 pages t.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, France, 3 June 1918, 4 pages a.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, France, 30 June 1918, 4 pages a.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, France, 30 July 1918, 6 pages a.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To H.C. Beckman, [France], 22 Aug 1918, 8 pages a.l.s.,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. To Lou, [France], 8 Sept 1918, 2 pages t.l.s. (carbon),


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Letters to Dr. Cutler relating to his resignation as Attending Surgeon at Roosevelt Hospital, 1952, 5 pieces,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Letters of congratulation upon his election as Trustee of Columbia University from: Marcus Hartley Dodge (2), Nicholas Murray Butler, Thomas S. McLane, Edmund A. Prentis, Frank R. Whelan, Willard C. Rappleye, Marston T. Bogert, Dwight D. Eisenhower (telegram), Frederick Coykendall (telegram), Nicholas Murray Butler (telegram, Clarence E. Lovejoy, 12 pieces,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Miscellaneous correspondence, 5 pieces,


Box 1

Eisenhower, Dwight D. To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, 26 March 1952, 1 page t.l.s.,


Box 1

Eisenhower, Dwight D. To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., Denver, 23 July 1952, 1 page t.l.s.,


Box 1

Ford, Ernest M. To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., New York, 26 June 1950, 1 page t.l.s.,


Box 1

LaGuardia, Fiorello To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., New York, 9 Nov 1940, 1 page t.l.s.,


Box 1

State of New Jersey. Board of Medical Examiners To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., Trenton, NJ, 20 May 1952, 1 Doc. License to practice,


Box 1

Thompson, T. Campbell To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., New York, 11 Aug 1942, 2 pages t.l.s.,


Box 1

Young Men's Christian Association To Condict W. Cutler, Jr., [New York?], 1951, 1 doc. Centennial citation,


Subseries I.2: Manuscripts


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Surgery of the Hand, 134 pages t.ms. (carbon),


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Bibliography, 3 pages,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Letters to Dr. Cutler relating to his service with the Department of Hospitals of the City of New York, 1939-1953, 3 pieces,


Box 1

Cutler, Condict W., Jr. Personal and professional record, 3 pages,

Series II: Arranged Material


Box 1

Memorabilia


Box 2

Memorabilia


Box 2

Newspaper Clippings


Box 2

Photographs


Box 3

Diplomas


Box 4

Photographs


Box 5

Scrapbook