J. Willis Hurst papers, 1937-2011

Author/Creator:

Hurst, J. Willis 1920-2011. (John Willis)

Publication/Creation:

1937-2011

Resource Type:

Archival Material or Manuscripts

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

J. Willis Hurst papers, 1937-2011

Related Names

Additional Author/Creators:

Hurst, J. Willis (John Willis), 1920-2011

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Memorabilia
Photographs

Subjects:

Bailey, Pearl--Photographs
Carter, Jimmy,1924---Photographs
Eisenhower, Dwight D.(Dwight David),1890-1969--Photographs
Johnson, Lady Bird,1912-2007
Johnson, Lady Bird,1912-2007--Photographs
Johnson, Lyndon B.(Lyndon Baines),1908-1973
Johnson, Lyndon B.(Lyndon Baines),1908-1973--Photographs
Johnson family
Nixon, Richard M.(Richard Milhous),1913-1994--Photographs
Reagan, Ronald--Photographs
Emory University.School of Medicine--Faculty
Cardiologists
Cardiology--Research
Cardiology--Study and teaching
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Presidents--United States--Health

Description/Summary

Finding Aid:

Finding aid available electronically

Summary:

The collection consists of professional and personal papers of J. Willis Hurst including correspondence, writings, printed materials, teaching materials, and research materials related to cardiology, pedagogy, medicine, and pharmaceuticals, as well as photographs and personal records. The collection also includes correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to J. Willis Hurst's medical care for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1950s and 1970s, and to the personal relationship between Hurst and the Johnson family. Prominent persons represented in the collection include Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter, and Pearl Bailey.

Language:

English

Language Note:

Materials entirely in English.

Physical Type/Description:

5.75 linear ft. (11 boxes)

Restrictions on Access:

Special restrictions apply: Selected materials have been separated and restricted in accordance with Emory University Archives access policy for doctor/patient records and personnel files.

Organization and Arrangement:

Organized into seven series: (1) Correspondence, (2) Writings, (3) Printed material, (4) Teaching and research materials, (5) Personal records, (6) Photographs, and (7) Lyndon B. Johnson files.

Biographical/Historical Note:

J. Willis Hurst, M.D. (1920-2011), cardiologist, professor of medicine, and writer, provided medical care to President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1955-1973.

Ownership and Custodial History:

Gift, 2011 (Acc. 2011-12-01).

Related Collections:

Related materials located in other repositories: J. Willis Hurst papers, Health Sciences Archives, Sciences Center Library, Emory University.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

990031761640302486

OCLC Number:

813230257

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