Walter Lindley scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 5341

Staff Only

Content Description

Scrapbook compiled by Walter Lindley, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1903-06, containing clippings, correspondence, and ephemera pertaining to the College.

Dates

Creation: 1903-1908

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical Note

Walter F. Lindley (January 13, 1852- January 24, 1922) was born in Monrovia, Indiana. He earned his MD from Long Island College in Brooklyn, New York, in 1875, and moved to Los Angeles to begin his medical practice later that year. During his term as Los Angeles County Health Officer (1878-1879), he helped to develop a free vaccination program for children attending public schools, and established a system of registering births and deaths. He was appointed Health Officer of the City of Los Angeles in 1879, and became superintendent of the Los Angeles County Hospital in 1885. He is also known for establishing the Whittier State School, the Los Angeles Orphans’ Home, and the California Hospital.

Lindley is recognized as one of the founders of the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California, and served as its Dean from 1903-1906.

Extent

1.02 Linear Feet (Clamshell box) ; 10 ¼ x 12 ¼ x 3 inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Walter F. Lindley (1852-1922) is recognized as one of the founders of the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California, and served as its Dean from 1903-1906. The scrapbook contains clippings, correspondence, and ephemera pertaining to the College.