Joseph C. Hinsey Papers
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| Joseph C. Hinsey |
| Joseph C. Hinsey Papers |
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| Volume: 0.25 linear feet Inclusive dates: 1979-1981 Collection code: PC020 |
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Historical Note
Dr. Joseph Clarence Hinsey (1901-1981) was born in Ottumwa, Iowa. Hinsey attended Northwestern University, receiving a B.S. (1922) and an M.S. (1923) in biology. He then studied neuroanatomy at Washington University from 1924-1927. At Washington University, the chairman of his committee was Stephen Walter Ranson, with Nobel Laureates Herbert Gasser and Joseph Erlanger representing his minors in physiology and pharmacology. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1927, Hinsey spent one year teaching at Washington University before moving to other academic and administrative posts at Northwestern and Stanford University.
In 1936, Hinsey served as Professor of Physiology and Chairman of the Department at Cornell University Medical College. He would later serve as Dean of the medical school from 1941-1953. Hinsey was then Director of the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center from 1953-1966. Among his many accomplishements was his work on improving medical education. He helped to found the Association of American Medical Colleges and served as its president in 1950.
Provenance
Collection given by Harriet K. Switzer, the secretary to the Board of Trustees of Washington University.
Access and Use
The collection is open and accessible for research. Certain categories of documentation, however, may carry restrictions on access. For detailed information, contact the Archives and Rare Book Department of the Becker Library (arb@wusm.wustl.edu).
Scope and Content
The collection contains letters from Joseph C. Hinsey to Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Hunt, William Dock, and others. Hinsey’s address at Joseph Erlanger’s memorial service is included.
Preferred Citation
Joseph C. Hinsey Papers, Washington University School of Medicine.
Related Material
Photocopies of Hinsey’s notes taken in Joseph Erlanger’s physiology courses are in the Joseph Erlanger papers in this repository (Box 17, Folders 217-219).
The Joseph C. Hinsey Papers, 1914-1980 (65 feet) are in the Medical Center Archives of New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, New York, NY.
Organization of the Collection (Series List)
Total Boxes: 1
Series 1: Papers
Container List
Series 1: Papers
Box 1 of 1
| 1. | Letter from JCH to Carleton C. Hunt, January 1981. Note: Includes typescript of JCH’s memorial service speech for Joseph Erlanger. |
| 2. | Letters from JCH to William Danforth regarding Edgar M. Queeny, H. Rommel Hildreth, and William Ham, 1979-1981. |
| 3. | Letters from JCH to John L. Davidson regarding Queeny Tower, February 1980. Note: Includes transmittal from Hinsey to Danforth |
| 4. | Letter from JCH to William Dock regarding Carleton C. Hunt, 1981. Note: Includes transmittal from Harriet Switzer. |
| 5. | Letter from JCH to Marion Hunt regarding Mildred Trotter, November 1980. |
| 6. | Letter from JCH to Owen Wangensteen regarding medical education, February 1979. Note: Contains typed contribution that Wangensteen requested: “Reminiscences about Medical Education and Medical Educators” |
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