Edmond Souchon papers, 1861-1955 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Deirdre Barr

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Collection Overview

Title: Edmond Souchon papers, 1861-1955

Predominant Dates:1914-1915

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 6

Primary Creator: Souchon, Edmond, 1841-1924.

Extent: 4.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged by subject. It consists of 4 boxes. It is 2 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 09/13/1951

Subjects: Medical education -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century., Physicians -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Souchon, Edmond, 1841-1924.

Forms of Material: Bibliographies., Biographies., Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Personal papers., Photographs., Research notes.

Languages: English, French, Spanish;Castilian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains documents related to Dr. Edmond Souchon, an anatomist, surgeon, and sanitarian of New Orleans. These documents include his medical notes and anatomy manuscripts. Some major documents of the collection are letters and correspondence with other doctors concerning the publication of Index Medicus. Personal letters, thank you notes, photographs, clippings, other papers can also be found in this collection.

Biographical Note

Dr. Souchon (1841-1924) was born Dec. 1, 1841, in Opelousas, La., of French parents. He studied medicine in Paris, returning to New Orleans after the death of his father. He graduated from the University of Louisiana (an earlier name of Tulane University) in 1867. In 1869, he married Corinne Lavie, and they had three children. Dr. Souchon served on the Board of Administrators of Charity Hospital in the late 19th century, and later became President of the Louisiana State Board of Health. He was a well-known author and lecturer in anatomy and clinical surgery, and was involved in the development of the Tulane University School of Medicine. He died on Aug. 5, 1924. Dr. Souchon (1841-1924) is the grandfather of the New Orleans jazz musician, author and physician, Edmond Suchon (1897-1968).

Subject/Index Terms

Medical education -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century.
Physicians -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Souchon, Edmond, 1841-1924.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 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: Marion Souchon.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Edmond Souchon papers, Manuscripts Collection 6, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 681978826

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence and other papers, 1861- 1953],
[Box 2: Anatomy manuscripts],
[Box 3: Medical notes and papers],
[Box 4: Biographical material, clippings, and correspondence],
[All]

Box 2: Anatomy manuscripts

Folder 1: Detailed Anatomy: First Edition, Part One
Folder 2: Detailed Anatomy: First Edition, Part Two
Folder 3: Detailed Anatomy: Second Edition, Part One
Folder 4: Detailed Anatomy: Second Edition, Part Two

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