Rudolph Matas papers, 1829-1960 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Eira Tansey

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Collection Overview

Title: Rudolph Matas papers, 1829-1960

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 868

Primary Creator: Matas, Rudolph, 1860-1957.

Extent: 56.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged as follows: biographical and personal documents and papers of Rudolph Matas; correspondence, both personal and professional; medical practice and clinical histories; sketches and photographs of medical cases; teaching lectures, syllabi, and notes; diaries; speeches; papers, abstracts, memorials, and case notes; patient account books; history of medicine manuscript; Charity Hospital history; Louisiana State Medical Society and Orleans Parish Medical Society materials; published articles of Dr. Matas and others; newspaper clippings; photographs; Matas decorations, medals, and oral history; Tulane University items; medical slides; phonograph records; biographical bibliography index cards; file drawer of bibliographical cards, and oversized items. The collection consists of 56 boxes and one oversize folder. It is 81 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 08/04/1969

Subjects: Charity Hospital (New Orleans, La.), Louisiana State Medical Society., Matas, Rudolph, 1860-1957., Medicine -- United States -- History., Physicians -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Physicians -- United States., Tulane University. School of Medicine.

Forms of Material: Bibliographies., Clippings (information artifacts), Diaries., Photographs., Publications., Sketches., Speeches.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of biographical and personal papers, correspondence, clinical histories, photographs and sketches of aneurysm patients, lectures, syllabi, papers, notes, diaries, speeches, abstracts, patient account books, scrapbooks, articles by Matas, newspaper clippings, photographs, personal memorabilia, Tulane memorabilia, and bibliographic cards. There is a scrapbook of the Louisiana State Medical Society created during Dr. Matas' presidency as well as his History of Louisiana State Medical School and History of Medicine in Louisiana. Matas was born in Louisiana and was closely tied to Tulane University from the time of his graduation from the University of Louisiana Medical School, predecessor of Tulane Medical School, in 1880.

Biographical Note

Rudolph Matas (1860-1957) was a noted physician, surgeon, teacher, leader in medical societies locally in New Orleans and internationally, and innovator of surgical methods. Matas was born in Louisiana and is closely associated with Tulane University from the time of his graduation from the University of Louisiana Medical School, predecessor of Tulane Medical School, in 1880.

Subject/Index Terms

Charity Hospital (New Orleans, La.)
Louisiana State Medical Society.
Matas, Rudolph, 1860-1957.
Medicine -- United States -- History.
Physicians -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Physicians -- United States.
Tulane University. School of Medicine.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 81 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Rudolph Matas.

Preferred Citation: Rudolph Matas papers, Manuscripts Collection 868, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection originally processed by Helen Burkes in 1994.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011. Revised by LAC Group 10/17/11.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 236484935

Box and Folder Listing

Box 51: University items

Folder 1: University of Pennsylvainia Medical School, course cards, 1812
Folder 2: Medical College of Louisiana (photo-copy), 1834
Folder 3: Howard University Medical School, course cards, 1847
Folder 4: University of Louisiana Medical Department, course cards, 1840s-1850s
Folder 5: University of Louisiana Medical Department, course cards, 1860s-1870s
Folder 6: University of Louisiana Medical Department, course cards, 1880s-early 1900s
Folder 7: New Orleans School of Medicine, history, 1856-
Folder 8: University of Louisiana Medical Department 46th commencement, (copy) Dr. Matas's class
Folder 9: Dedication of the new medical college building of Tulane University, 1893
Folder 10: Medical Department of Tulane University commencement, 1896
Folder 11: Medical Department of Tulane University commecement, 1898-1905
Folder 12: Alexander Hutchinson, succession, died, 1902, December 2
Folder 13: Alexander Hutchinson, last will and testament, 1904
Folder 14: Medical Department of Tulane University, 71st commencement, 1903, 1907, 1913
Folder 15: Medical Department of Tulane University, commencement, 1903, 1907, 1913
Folder 16: Tribute to Stanford E. Chaille, 1908-1911
Folder 17: Tulane Alumni Association, 1909
Folder 18: Delgado memorial
Folder 19: Tulane University founder's day, alumnus address; Isadore Diper, alumni banquet, 1910; 1911
Folder 20: Medical Department, Tulane University, 1912-1925
Folder 21: Tulane School of Medicine, yearbook of Stars and Bars, Matas address, 1917
Folder 22: Tulane University of Louisiana, 93rd commencement, 1927
Folder 23: "Lines to a Newcomb Vase" by Jane Grey Rogers, 1928
Folder 24: Louisiana State Medical Society: programs; 50th annual meeting, 1895-1926; 1929
Folder 25: Tulane University of Louisiana, college of medicine, opening of Hutchinson memorial, 1930
Folder 26: Tulane University Medical School, 100th anniversary, 1934
Folder 27: Tulane University Medical School, commencement, 1935
Folder 28: Tulane medical alumni clinic; homecoming, 1936; 1937-1938
Folder 29: Tulane University school of medicine, 1940-1941
Folder 30: "Lafcadio Hearn in New Orleans" dedication of Lafcadio Hearn room at Howard-Tilton Library, 1941
Folder 31: Lyceum-Tulane association, 1940s
Folder 32: Tulane University, Hutchinson memorial address; Matas memorial service, 1950s, 1955, 1957