 Crawford W. Long papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteCrawford Long (1815-1878) was a north Georgia Physician credited with the discovery of anesthesia. For further information, see the article "Crawford Long (1815-1878)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of correspondences (primarily Photostats and facsimiles), testimonials, newspaper articles, memorials, and photographs regarding Crawford W. Long's discovery of ether anesthesia. Two original letters included in the collection, between Long and Thomas R. R. Cobb, regard the death of Long's daughter. Administrative InformationConditions Governing AccessNo photocopying of facsimiles. Preferred CitationCrawford W. Long papers, ms502, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2018. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||