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Nelson Pratt fonds
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Fonds
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MS-13-32
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Physical description
3 cm of textual records
1 name plate : glass in metal frame ; 8 x 22 cm
1 name plate : glass in metal frame ; 8 x 22 cm
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Name of creator
(1867-1952)
Biographical history
Nelson Pratt was a graduate of Dalhousie Medical School and a physician in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. He was born in Selma, Hants County, where he received his early education. After teaching for several years he entered Dalhousie Medical School and received his MD in 1900. Ill health led him to live in Montana for some years before returning to his practice in Stewiacke, where he built a house and acquired a farm to raise horses. He died on 6 December 1952.
Custodial history
Records were accessioned by the Dalhousie University Archives in 1984. Custodial history is unknown.
Scope and content
Fonds contains student tickets from Dalhousie University, Victoria General Hospital and Halifax Medical College; registration receipts; medical examination certificates; certificates of class attendance; certificates from the Provincial Medical Board; other letters and certificates certifying that Pratt completed certain aspects of his medical training; and a plaque bearing Dr. Pratt's name.
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- English
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English
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There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
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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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General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Nelson Pratt fonds, MS-13-32, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Halifax Medical College (Subject)
- Dalhousie University. Faculty of Medicine (Subject)