| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Fonds |
| Ref No | MS 3449 |
| Title | Arthur Andrew Morrison, physician: University memorabilia and papers relating to Egypt |
| Date | 1874-1928 |
| Extent | 0.05 linear metres |
| Creator Name | Arthur Andrew Morrison, son of William Morrison, born Old Machar, Aberdeen 2 January 1858. Educated Grammar School and University of Aberdeen. M.A. 1878; M.B.,C.M 1882.; M.D. 1886; Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George(C.M.G.) 1925. Alexandria, Egypt; retired 1933. Died Alexandria, 14 June 1934. (Roll of Graduates 1901-1925)
Arrived Egypt 1882. British delegate of International Maritime Sanitary and Quarantine Board of Egypt (International Quarantine Board of Egypt) from 1897. Recieved gold medal from board and C.M.G from British Government in recognition of service. Gave up private practice to treated wounded from Gallipolli during WWI. Street in Alexandria named after him, Dr. Morrison Street. (Aberdeen University Review)
Published articles in British Medical Journal (B.M.J) on spinal analgesia and renal calculus. Surgeon and later consulting surgeon to Anglo-Swiss Hospital in Alexandria. Member of Egyptian division of British Medical Association.
(B.M.J-Obituries-1934.P.1190) |
| Source | The papers were presented by Rosalind Miles, Mrs. R. K. Morrison, Dr. Morrison's daughter-in-law, in 1985. |
| Description | Photograph of Arts Class, Aberdeen University, 1874 - 1878; Class certificates including certificates of honour, 1874 - 1882; Examination papers, 1881 - 1882; Photographs of Lady Allenby and of a woman with a goitre or tumour, 1918; Poem of praise written in Ramleh, 1928; |
| Access Status | Open |
| Language | English |