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Title proper
Angus Edward Murray fonds
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- Textual record
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Reference code
MS-13-68
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1929-1984 (Creation)
- Creator
- Murray, Angus Edward
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Physical description
490 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
(1901-1986)
Biographical history
Angus Edward Murray was a physician and professor of medical jurisprudence at Dalhousie Medical School. Born in Earltown, Pictou County, in 1901, he received his teaching certificate before studying at Dalhousie University, graduating with a BA in 1925 and an MD in 1930. For the next 56 years he practiced medicine in Halifax, also serving as Medical Examiner for the County of Halifax for three decades. He taught at Dalhousie Medical School for twenty years and served as Honorary President of the Dalhousie Medical Association in 1978. Active in professional associations, Dr. Murray was president of the medical staff at the Children's Hospital, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax Medical Society, and the Medico-Legal Society. He was made a senior member of the Medical Society of Nova Scotia. He died in 1986.
Custodial history
Records were donated to the Dalhousie University Archives by Ann MacNearney, daughter of Dr. Murray, in accession (10-86) in 1986.
Scope and content
Fonds consists of patient records, autopsy reports, correspondence, various medical reports from several institutions, and business records including a ledger and daily journals.
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Files are arranged chronologically within each series.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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English
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Restrictions on access
Patient records and autopsy reports are closed. Requests for access must be submitted to Dalhousie University's FOIPOP Officer.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
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Further accruals are possible, but not expected.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Angus Edward Murray fonds, MS-13-68, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Status
Final
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Full