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Scan of Carl Browning Bust

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Scan of Carl Browning Bust

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Scan of plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning, who was holder of the Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919-1951.

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Scan of plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning, who was holder of the Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919-1951.

Robert Scott Orr

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Robert Scott Orr

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Photographic portrait of Dr Robert Scott Orr.

Orr graduated MD from the University of Edinburgh in 1840. Soon after he moved to Glasgow to work at the Royal Lunatic Asylum at Gartnavel alongside Dr Hutchison. After this he became Medical Superintendent at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He then remained Visiting Physician to the Infirmary until his retirement .

Orr was president of the College from 1880 to 1883.

Date

c. 1870

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RCPSG/1/12/1/36

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Obituaries in BMJ (1886, v. 1, p. 1007), Edin Med J (1886, v. 31, p. 1185), Glasg Med J (1886, v. 25, p. 463), Lancet (1886, vol. 1, p. 1001)

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Photographic portrait of Dr Robert Scott Orr.

Orr graduated MD from the University of Edinburgh in 1840. Soon after he moved to Glasgow to work at the Royal Lunatic Asylum at Gartnavel alongside Dr Hutchison. After this he became Medical Superintendent at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He then remained Visiting Physician to the Infirmary until his retirement .

Orr was president of the College from 1880 to 1883.

Robert Cleghorn (c.1760–1821), MD, Physician to the Glasgow Royal Asylum (1814–1818)

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Robert Cleghorn (c.1760–1821), MD, Physician to the Glasgow Royal Asylum (1814–1818)

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Robert Cleghorn studied medicine in Edinburgh and graduated MD in 1783 moving to Glasgow in 1785. He entered the Faculty (now Royal College) of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1786, becoming its President between 1789 and 1791 and Librarian from October 1792.

He was physician to the poorhouse or Town’s Hospital in Glasgow between 1786 and 1791 and also one of the original managers of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary which opened in 1794. A number of his casebooks from this period are preserved in the College archive. He subsequently (in 1814) became first physician and then a director of the Glasgow Royal Asylum for Lunatics in Dobbie’s Loan.

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19th century

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on loan from Gartnavel Royal Hospital

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74 x 61 cm

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oil on canvas

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Robert Cleghorn studied medicine in Edinburgh and graduated MD in 1783 moving to Glasgow in 1785. He entered the Faculty (now Royal College) of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1786, becoming its President between 1789 and 1791 and Librarian from October 1792.

He was physician to the poorhouse or Town’s Hospital in Glasgow between 1786 and 1791 and also one of the original managers of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary which opened in 1794. A number of his casebooks from this period are preserved in the College archive. He subsequently (in 1814) became first physician and then a director of the Glasgow Royal Asylum for Lunatics in Dobbie’s Loan.

Professor James Jeffray (1759–1848)

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Professor James Jeffray (1759–1848)

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James Jeffray graduated MA in Sciences from the University of Glasgow in 1778, then going on to graduate MD from the University of Edinburgh in 1786. From 1790 he was Professor of Anatomy and Botany at the University of Glasgow. He held these posts until his death in 1848. This is one of the longest held professorships in Scotland's history.

Despite this, he is best remembered for his participation in an experimental dissection case in 1818. Assisted by Andrew Ure, a physician who was a member of the Faculty and Professor at Anderson University, Jeffray carried out a dissection on the body of executed murderer Matthew Clydesdale. Clydesdale had been found guilty of murder and was hanged for his crime. Under the Murder Act of 1751, academics could only perform dissections on the bodies of those executed as a result of being guilty of murder. Jeffray and Ure dissected Clydesdale's body, but also passed electric currents through the body to observe the workings of the nervous system. This experiment enabled parts of Clydesdale's body to be "reanimated". This experiment brings into question the ethics of anatomical experiments and consent.

Jeffray was President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1793 to 1795.

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Smith, Colvin (British painter, 1795-1875)

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18th-19th century

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on loan from a private collection

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128 x 100 cm

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oil on canvas

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James Jeffray graduated MA in Sciences from the University of Glasgow in 1778, then going on to graduate MD from the University of Edinburgh in 1786. From 1790 he was Professor of Anatomy and Botany at the University of Glasgow. He held these posts until his death in 1848. This is one of the longest held professorships in Scotland's history.Despite this, he is best remembered for his participation in an experimental dissection case in 1818. Assisted by Andrew Ure, a physician who was a member of the Faculty and Professor at Anderson University, Jeffray carried out a dissection on the body of executed murderer Matthew Clydesdale. Clydesdale had been found guilty of murder and was hanged for his crime. Under the Murder Act of 1751, academics could only perform dissections on the bodies of those executed as a result of being guilty of murder. Jeffray and Ure dissected Clydesdale's body, but also passed electric currents through the body to observe the workings of the nervous system. This experiment enabled parts of Clydesdale's body to be "reanimated". This experiment brings into question the ethics of anatomical experiments and consent. Jeffray was President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1793 to 1795.

Portrait of William Weir (1794-1876)

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Portrait of William Weir (1794-1876)

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Seated half-length in a black suit on a dark background.

William Weir studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and became a licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1814, going on to become a Fellow in 1816. He graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1829.

He worked at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary initially as a surgeon, before becoming Physician to the Infirmary in 1840. He also worked as Physician to the Barony Parish Fever Hospital in Glasgow.

Weir worked as a lecturer in several of Glasgow's medical schools. He was Lecturer of Clinical Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Medical School, Lecturer on the Practice of Medicine at Portland Street Medical School and Lecturer at the Anderson Institute.

Weir was President of the College from 1847 to 1849.

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Graham-Gilbert, John (Scottish painter and collector, 1794-1866)

Date

19th century

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88

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90 x 69.5 cm

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oil on canvas

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Seated half-length in a black suit on a dark background.

William Weir studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and became a licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1814, going on to become a Fellow in 1816. He graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1829.

He worked at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary initially as a surgeon, before becoming Physician to the Infirmary in 1840. He also worked as Physician to the Barony Parish Fever Hospital in Glasgow.

Weir worked as a lecturer in several of Glasgow's medical schools. He was Lecturer of Clinical Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Medical School, Lecturer on the Practice of Medicine at Portland Street Medical School and Lecturer at the Anderson Institute.

Weir was President of the College from 1847 to 1849.

Portrait of William Loudon Reid MD 1845-1931

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Portrait of William Loudon Reid MD 1845-1931

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Half-length portrait of Reid wearing a black jacket.

William Louden Reid graduated MB, CM from the University of Glasgow in 1866, and had acted as a dresser to Joseph Lister as a student. He gained his MD in 1869 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1877. In the same year he began working as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.

He held several other position in Glasgow during his career; Obstetric Physician to the Royal Maternity Hospital, Professor of Midwifery and Diseases of Children in the Anderson College, Gynaecologist to the Western Infirmary and Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women.

He became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1931. Reid served as their President from 1905-1907.

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Crawford, Robert Cree (Scottish painter, 1842-1924)

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19th century

Identifier

36

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74 x 61.5 cm

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oil on canvas

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Half-length portrait of Reid wearing a black jacket.

William Louden Reid graduated MB, CM from the University of Glasgow in 1866, and had acted as a dresser to Joseph Lister as a student. He gained his MD in 1869 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1877. In the same year he began working as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.

He held several other position in Glasgow during his career; Obstetric Physician to the Royal Maternity Hospital, Professor of Midwifery and Diseases of Children in the Anderson College, Gynaecologist to the Western Infirmary and Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women.

He became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1931. Reid served as their President from 1905-1907.

Portrait of William Hunter (1718-1783)

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Portrait of William Hunter (1718-1783)

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Bust-length against a dark background. According to Gibson 1983 this portrait is a copy of part of the original by Sir Joshua Reynolds in the Hunterian Museum.

William Hunter began his career as an apprentice to William Cullen in Hamilton in 1737. He continued his studies in Edinburgh and then London. It was here that he established himself as an anatomist and man-midwife.

He graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1750 and became an Honorary Member of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Hunter was an avid collector throughout his life and donated his collections of books, coins, and anatomical specimens to the University of Glasgow, which now make up the Hunterian collections.
Presented to the Royal Faculty by John Marshall Cowan MD FRFPSG.

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19th century

Identifier

97

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19th century

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oil on canvas

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Bust-length against a dark background. According to Gibson 1983 this portrait is a copy of part of the original by Sir Joshua Reynolds in the Hunterian Museum.

William Hunter began his career as an apprentice to William Cullen in Hamilton in 1737. He continued his studies in Edinburgh and then London. It was here that he established himself as an anatomist and man-midwife.

He graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1750 and became an Honorary Member of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Hunter was an avid collector throughout his life and donated his collections of books, coins, and anatomical specimens to the University of Glasgow, which now make up the Hunterian collections.

Portrait of William Cullen 1710-1790, PRCPSG 1747-1749

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Portrait of William Cullen 1710-1790, PRCPSG 1747-1749

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Seated half-length holding a book.

Cullen began his medical career by undertaking an apprenticeship with John Paisley, a practitioner in Glasgow who also work as the librarian to the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

In 1729 he moved to London to take up a surgical post on a merchant ship travelling between London and the West Indies. After some time studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, as well as an apprenticeship with William Hunter, Cullen graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1740.

He began lecturing in chemistry at the University of Glasgow in 1747 and later lectured in materia medica and botany. Cullen was then appointed Professor of Medicine at the university in 1751. He moved to Edinburgh in 1755 and continued the rest of his career there, holding several positions at the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Cullen was President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1747 to 1749.

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Scottish School

Date

19th century

Identifier

109

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76 x 63 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length holding a book.

Cullen began his medical career by undertaking an apprenticeship with John Paisley, a practitioner in Glasgow who also work as the librarian to the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

In 1729 he moved to London to take up a surgical post on a merchant ship travelling between London and the West Indies. After some time studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, as well as an apprenticeship with William Hunter, Cullen graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1740.

He began lecturing in chemistry at the University of Glasgow in 1747 and later lectured in materia medica and botany. Cullen was then appointed Professor of Medicine at the university in 1751. He moved to Edinburgh in 1755 and continued the rest of his career there, holding several positions at the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Cullen was President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1747 to 1749.

Portrait of W. R. Snodgrass, PRCPSG 1948-1950

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Portrait of W. R. Snodgrass, PRCPSG 1948-1950

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Seated bust-length portrait of Snodgrass wearing college robes and President's badge.

William Robertson Snodgrass was a well-educated man, receiving several degrees from the University of Glasgow; MA in 1910, BSc in 1913, MBChB in 1913, and MD in 1935. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1920.

After the War he became Chief Medical Adviser of the Glasgow Venereal Disease service. He worked as a physician at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow and was Consultant Physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary by 1942.

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20th century

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51

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© the artist's estate

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59.5 x 49.5 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated bust-length portrait of Snodgrass wearing college robes and President's badge.

William Robertson Snodgrass was a well-educated man, receiving several degrees from the University of Glasgow; MA in 1910, BSc in 1913, MBChB in 1913, and MD in 1935. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1920.

After the War he became Chief Medical Adviser of the Glasgow Venereal Disease service. He worked as a physician at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow and was Consultant Physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary by 1942.

Portrait of Thomas J Thomson PRCPSG 1982-1984

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Portrait of Thomas J Thomson PRCPSG 1982-1984

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Seated three quarter-length in robes.

Thomas Thomson graduated from MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1945. For the majority of his career he worked as Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Stobhill General Hospital in Glasgow. He was heavily involved in the teaching of clinical medicine and held teaching positions at the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Northern Hospitals.

Thomson was President of the College from 1982 to 1984.

Date

c. 1984

Identifier

81

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113 x 93 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated three quarter-length in robes.

Thomas Thomson graduated from MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1945. For the majority of his career he worked as Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Stobhill General Hospital in Glasgow. He was heavily involved in the teaching of clinical medicine and held teaching positions at the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Northern Hospitals.

Thomson was President of the College from 1982 to 1984.

Portrait of Stanley Alstead

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Portrait of Stanley Alstead

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Photographic portrait of Stanley Alstead, seated in robes and wearing the College President medal.

Alstead studied at Liverpool University and junior positions in Liverpool, Birmingham and Salford. He became Pollok Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow in 1932 while he was on the dispensary staff at the Western Infirmary. In 1948 he became Regius Professor of Materia Medica at the University of Glasgow, taking charge of a clinical unit at Stobhill General Hospital.

He was President of the College from 1956 to 1958.

Creator

Elliot Robertson

Date

c. 1978

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Photographic portrait of Stanley Alstead, seated in robes and wearing the College President medal.

Alstead studied at Liverpool University and junior positions in Liverpool, Birmingham and Salford. He became Pollok Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow in 1932 while he was on the dispensary staff at the Western Infirmary. In 1948 he became Regius Professor of Materia Medica at the University of Glasgow, taking charge of a clinical unit at Stobhill General Hospital.

He was President of the College from 1956 to 1958.

Portrait of Sir W Ferguson Anderson

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Portrait of Sir W Ferguson Anderson

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Photograph of Sir W Ferguson Anderson, seated wearing the presidential robes and medal.

Ferguson Anderson graduated MCChB with honours from the University of Glasgow in 1936. and was awarded MD with honours in 1942. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during WW2 and was appointed a Major from 1941 to 1946. After the War he became Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the University of Glasgow. He was also Assistant Physician to the University Medical Clinic in Stobhill Hospital. After time working in Cardiff, Ferguson Anderson returned to Glasgow to take up the position of Physician in Geriatric Medicine to Stobhill Hospital and Adviser in Diseases of Old Age and Chronic Sickness to the Western Regional Hospital Board.

In 1961 he was awarded the OBE and was knighted in 1974.

Ferguson Anderson was President of the College from 1974 to 1976.

Creator

Elliot Robertson

Date

c. 1978

Description

Photograph of Sir W Ferguson Anderson, seated wearing the presidential robes and medal.

Ferguson Anderson graduated MCChB with honours from the University of Glasgow in 1936. and was awarded MD with honours in 1942. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during WW2 and was appointed a Major from 1941 to 1946. After the War he became Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the University of Glasgow. He was also Assistant Physician to the University Medical Clinic in Stobhill Hospital. After time working in Cardiff, Ferguson Anderson returned to Glasgow to take up the position of Physician in Geriatric Medicine to Stobhill Hospital and Adviser in Diseases of Old Age and Chronic Sickness to the Western Regional Hospital Board.

In 1961 he was awarded the OBE and was knighted in 1974.

Ferguson Anderson was President of the College from 1974 to 1976.

Portrait of Sir Robert Perry 1783-1848

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Portrait of Sir Robert Perry 1783-1848

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Seated half-length against a brown background.
Perry graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1808, and went on to hold medical and surgical posts in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the city’s Fever Hospital. He was a very active member of the medical community in Glasgow, being a founding member of the Glasgow Medical Society and a Vice-President of the Western Medical Club.

In 1836 he published a pioneering paper distinguishing typhus from typhoid fever. He also wrote the influential “Facts and Observations on the Sanitary State of Glasgow” (1844), demonstrating the correlation between disease and poverty.

Perry was President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons from 1843 to 1845. This portrait was received as a bequest from his son in 1918.

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Studio of Raeburn; Sir; Henry (1756-1823); Artist; Artist (Ewan Mundy 1993) or  MacNee; Sir; Daniel (1806-1882); Artist, RA (Gibson 1983)

Date

19th century

Identifier

105

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75 x 62.5 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length against a brown background.

Portrait of Sir Donald Campbell, President 1992-1994

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Portrait of Sir Donald Campbell, President 1992-1994

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Bust-length in a grey suit wearing the President's badge of office.

Campbell graduated in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1952 and travelled to Canada to start his training in anaesthesia. He returned to Glasgow in 1956 and gained more training in anaesthesia at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. He became Lecturer in Anaesthesia at the University of Glasgow in 1960, eventually being appointed to Chair of Anaesthesia in 1976. He went on to become the Dean of the Medical School in Glasgow in 1987.

Campbell was the first anaesthetist to become President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He was awarded the C.B.E. in 1987 and he received his Knighthood in 1994.

Campbell was President of the College from 1992 to 1994.

Date

20th century

Identifier

116

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© the copyright holder

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89 x 74 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Bust-length in a grey suit wearing the President's badge of office.

Campbell graduated in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1952 and travelled to Canada to start his training in anaesthesia. He returned to Glasgow in 1956 and gained more training in anaesthesia at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. He became Lecturer in Anaesthesia at the University of Glasgow in 1960, eventually being appointed to Chair of Anaesthesia in 1976. He went on to become the Dean of the Medical School in Glasgow in 1987.

Campbell was the first anaesthetist to become President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He was awarded the C.B.E. in 1987 and he received his Knighthood in 1994.

Campbell was President of the College from 1992 to 1994.

Portrait of Sir Charles Illingworth, President 1962-1963

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Portrait of Sir Charles Illingworth, President 1962-1963

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Seated half-length in robes against a brown background.
Charles Illingworth graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1922, later earning his ChM and MD. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1925 and worked in general surgery in Edinburgh for a time. He succeeded Archibald Young as Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow in 1939.

Illingworth was a gastroenterologist who served as President of the College between 1962 and 1964. He also served as Honorary Librarian between 1974 and 1980, and did much throughout his career to promote the medical history of Glasgow. He was created Knight Bachelor in 1961 and appointed Honorary Surgeon to the Queen in Scotland.

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20th century

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43

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© the artist's estate

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74 x 64 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length in robes against a brown background.

Portrait of Sir Alexander MacGregor

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Portrait of Sir Alexander MacGregor

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Seated half-length in a blue suit against a curtained background.

Sir Alexander MacGregor graduated MBChB and MD from the University of Glasgow in 1908, moving on to Cambridge where he gained his Diploma in Public Health in 1909.

He became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1926. After working for a time in infectious diseases at Belvidiere Fever Hospital , he became Glasgow's fourth Medical Officer of Health in 1925. He held this position until he retired in 1946.

In 1955 he was awarded a knighthood for services to the Health Boards in the West of Scotland. He was appointed Honorary Physician to His Majesty the King and was also honoured by King Haakon of Norway. This award was a token of appreciation for his contribution to medical links between the two countries and particularly for making wards available during the Second World War.

Date

20th century

Identifier

229

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© the artist's estate

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55 x 42 cm

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Print

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Seated half-length in a blue suit against a curtained background.

Sir Alexander MacGregor graduated MBChB and MD from the University of Glasgow in 1908, moving on to Cambridge where he gained his Diploma in Public Health in 1909.

He became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1926. After working for a time in infectious diseases at Belvidiere Fever Hospital , he became Glasgow's fourth Medical Officer of Health in 1925. He held this position until he retired in 1946.

In 1955 he was awarded a knighthood for services to the Health Boards in the West of Scotland. He was appointed Honorary Physician to His Majesty the King and was also honoured by King Haakon of Norway. This award was a token of appreciation for his contribution to medical links between the two countries and particularly for making wards available during the Second World War.


Portrait of Robert Watt 1774-1819

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Portrait of Robert Watt 1774-1819

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Half-length in a black suit next to a desk.
Robert Watt began his studies at the University of Glasgow in 1793 before continuing his studies in Edinburgh. He became a licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1799.

He became a member of the Faculty in 1807 and became active in the affairs of the College Library. He worked as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Dr Robert Watt was the compiler of the Bibliotheca Britannica and President of the Faculty of Physicians and before Surgeons 1814-1816. He was founding President of the Glasgow Medical Society in 1814.

The artist of this unsigned portrait is unknown, although it has previously been attributed to Sir Henry Raeburn.

Date

19th century

Identifier

90

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75 x 62.5 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Half-length in a black suit next to a desk.

Portrait of Robert Hume PRCPSG 1990-1992

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Portrait of Robert Hume PRCPSG 1990-1992

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Seated half-length portrait of Hume wearing robes.

Robert Hume gained his MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1953.

Hume specialised in haematology and worked for a time as a Consultant Physician at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.

He served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1990 to 1992.

Date

20th century

Identifier

54

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© the artist / Bridgeman Images

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75 x 62 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length portrait of Hume wearing robes.

Robert Hume gained his MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1953.

Hume specialised in haematology and worked for a time as a Consultant Physician at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.

He served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1990 to 1992.

Portrait of Robert Hamilton

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Portrait of Robert Hamilton

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Portrait of Robert Hamilton, standing half-length in a black lace-trimmed cloak.
The physician Robert Hamilton was one of the co-founders of the College, and is named in the Royal Charter of 1599 alongside Peter Lowe and William Spang.

The early years of Hamilton's life are not well recorded, however there is record of him as a doctor arriving in Aberdeen in 1594. Although Hamilton is referred to as a "professoure of medicine", there is no record of him obtaining an MD. He was the senior office bearer of the College in its first 20 years.

According to College minutes the early portraits of Hamilton, Lowe and Spang had deteriorated to such an extent by 1822 that copies were made. The original was the work of an artist from the 17th Century Scottish School.

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Scottish school

Date

17th century

Identifier

98

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90.5 x 69.5 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Portrait of Robert Hamilton, standing half-length in a black lace-trimmed cloak.

Portrait of Professor Norman Mackay, President 1994-1997

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Portrait of Professor Norman Mackay, President 1994-1997

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Seated three-quarter length, wearing the College robes and the President's badge of office.

Professor Mackay graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1959, gaining his MD in 1973. He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1962 and then a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1963. Mackay then went to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1973, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1975, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1994.

He worked as an Honorary Consultant Physician at the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow, as well as being a Professor and then Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education at the University of Glasgow.

He was President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1994-1997.

Date

20th century

Identifier

117

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© the artist

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90 x 71 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length, wearing the College robes and the President's badge of office.

Professor Mackay graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1959, gaining his MD in 1973. He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1962 and then a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1963. Mackay then went to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1973, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1975, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1994.

He worked as an Honorary Consultant Physician at the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow, as well as being a Professor and then Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education at the University of Glasgow.

He was President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1994-1997.

Portrait of Professor Jackie Taylor, College President 2018-2021

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Portrait of Professor Jackie Taylor, College President 2018-2021

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Pictured here is a portrait of Professor Jacqueline Taylor who was the first woman to become president of the College in 2018.

Jacqueline Taylor gained her MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1983 and went on to train and specialise in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine. In 1997 she became a Consultant Geriatrician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. From a managerial perspective, she has been Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director and Clinical Quality Lead in Geriatric Medicine.

Taylor was president of the College from 2018 to 2021.

Date

c. 2021

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Pictured here is a portrait of Professor Jacqueline Taylor who was the first woman to become president of the College in 2018.

Jacqueline Taylor gained her MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1983 and went on to train and specialise in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine. In 1997 she became a Consultant Geriatrician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. From a managerial perspective, she has been Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director and Clinical Quality Lead in Geriatric Medicine.

Taylor was president of the College from 2018 to 2021.

Portrait of Professor Frank Dunn

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Portrait of Professor Frank Dunn

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Portrait of Professor Frank Dunn wearing the presidential robes and medal.

Dr Dunn was educated at St Aloysius College and the University of Glasgow, where he graduated in Medicine in 1970. His postgraduate training was at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the University of Oklahoma. He subsequently was appointed as a staff physician at the Ochsner Medical Institutions in New Orleans and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Louisiana State University (1980-83).

He returned to Glasgow as a Consultant Cardiologist at Stobhill Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and then became Clinical Director of Cardiology at Stobhill (1994-2000) and North Glasgow Hospitals (2000-2006) NHS Trusts.

Professor Dunn was President of the College from 2012 to 2015.

Creator

Gerard M Burns

Date

c. 2015

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2015/241

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Portrait of Professor Frank Dunn wearing the presidential robes and medal.

Dr Dunn was educated at St Aloysius College and the University of Glasgow, where he graduated in Medicine in 1970. His postgraduate training was at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the University of Oklahoma. He subsequently was appointed as a staff physician at the Ochsner Medical Institutions in New Orleans and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Louisiana State University (1980-83).

He returned to Glasgow as a Consultant Cardiologist at Stobhill Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and then became Clinical Director of Cardiology at Stobhill (1994-2000) and North Glasgow Hospitals (2000-2006) NHS Trusts.

Professor Dunn was President of the College from 2012 to 2015.

Portrait of Professor Brian O. Williams, CBE, PRCPSG 2006-2009

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Portrait of Professor Brian O. Williams, CBE, PRCPSG 2006-2009

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Professor Williams graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1970 and spent the majority of his career working in geriatric medicine at the Glasgow Victoria Infirmary and Gartnavel Royal Hospital. He also worked as Senior Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine at Stobhill Hospital.

He served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 2006-2009.

Date

21st century

Identifier

538

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© the artist

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Professor Williams graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1970 and spent the majority of his career working in geriatric medicine at the Glasgow Victoria Infirmary and Gartnavel Royal Hospital. He also worked as Senior Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine at Stobhill Hospital.

He served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 2006-2009.

Portrait of Professor Arthur C. Kennedy PRCPSG 1986-1988

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Portrait of Professor Arthur C. Kennedy PRCPSG 1986-1988

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Seated half-length portrait in robes.

Arthur Kennedy studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 1945. He specialised in renal medicine. heading up the dialysis team at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, as well as working as the Senior Lecturer in Medicine there.

He was President of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association from 1972-75. He also served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1986-1988.

Date

20th century

Identifier

53

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© the artist

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88 x 74 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length portrait in robes.

Arthur Kennedy studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 1945. He specialised in renal medicine. heading up the dialysis team at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, as well as working as the Senior Lecturer in Medicine there.

He was President of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association from 1972-75. He also served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1986-1988.

Portrait of Peter Wright

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Portrait of Peter Wright

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Portrait of Peter Wright.

Wright gained his MD from the University of St Andrews in 1765, after which he was admitted to the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He became the first President of Anderson's University after its foundation in 1796.

Wright was president of the College on several occassions; 1771 to 1773, 1777 to 1779, 1785 to 1787, 1795 to 1797, and 1804 to 1806.

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Unknown

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2015/103

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Portrait of Peter Wright.

Wright gained his MD from the University of St Andrews in 1765, after which he was admitted to the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He became the first President of Anderson's University after its foundation in 1796.

Wright was president of the College on several occassions; 1771 to 1773, 1777 to 1779, 1785 to 1787, 1795 to 1797, and 1804 to 1806.

Portrait of Joseph Black 1728-1799

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Portrait of Joseph Black 1728-1799

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Joseph Black (1728–1799), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1759–1761 & 1765–1766). Half-length, facing right.
Joseph Black was the son of a Belfast wine merchant. At 16, he entered the University of Glasgow to study Arts, before switching to Medicine in 1744. There he studied under William Cullen, assisting him in his laboratory. After further study in Edinburgh, Black returned to Glasgow and became Professor of Medicine in 1757.

Black’s discoveries in chemistry helped shape our understanding of modern science. His discovery of latent heat paved the way for thermodynamics, supporting James Watt’s advances in steam power. He also discovered carbon dioxide, and illustrated that it was produced by animal respiration and microbial fermentation.

Black was President of the College from 1759 to 1761, and from 1765 to 1766.

Creator

Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) (style of)

Date

18th-19th century

Identifier

103

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75 x 62 cm

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oil on canvas

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Joseph Black (1728–1799), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1759–1761 & 1765–1766). Half-length, facing right.

Portrait of John Reid LFPSG 1809-1881

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Portrait of John Reid LFPSG 1809-1881

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Seated half-length with his left arm resting on an edition of "The Philosphy of Death".

John Reid began his medical studies by studying anatomy under Dr William Thomson at his amatomical department on College Street. He then went on to take classes at the University of Glasgow and Portland Street School in order to receive his license from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1833.

He spent the majority of his career as a general practitioner in Glasgow and was a member of the Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society. Reid heartily opposed the work of Joseph Lister into the antiseptic principle and often wrote reviews of his work in the Lancet.

Creator

Circle of Sir George Reid (Ewan Mundy 1993)

Date

19th century

Identifier

107

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75.5 x 61 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated half-length with his left arm resting on an edition of "The Philosphy of Death".

John Reid began his medical studies by studying anatomy under Dr William Thomson at his amatomical department on College Street. He then went on to take classes at the University of Glasgow and Portland Street School in order to receive his license from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1833.

He spent the majority of his career as a general practitioner in Glasgow and was a member of the Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society. Reid heartily opposed the work of Joseph Lister into the antiseptic principle and often wrote reviews of his work in the Lancet.

Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802

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Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802

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Bust-length portrait with a landscape background.
John Moore was a surgeon first, later a physician, and also a man of letters. He began his medical career with the North British Fusiliers and, after studying in London and Paris, spent much of his career working in Glasgow.

Upon his retirement from medical practice in 1777, Moore moved to London and began publishing accounts of his travel experiences as well as several novels. It was during this time that he began a correspondence with the man now known as Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Burns wrote a long, autobiographical letter to Moore in 1787, which has formed the basis of the most credible biographies of Burns.

A statue of his son, Sir John Moore of Corunna, stands in George Square.

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James Barr (active 1860s–1892) ; Manner of Sir George Romney (Chrisite's 1989) / Sir Thomas Lawrence (Gibson, 1984)

Date

19th century

Identifier

35

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oil on canvas

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Bust-length portrait with a landscape background.

Portrait of John Freeland Fergus 1865-1943

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Portrait of John Freeland Fergus 1865-1943

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Seated three-quarter length by a desk.

John Fergus was educated at the University of Glasgow where he graduated MA in 1833, MB, CM in 1888 and MD in 1897. He spent much of his professional career as a physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

He served as President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1929 to 1931.

Date

20th century

Identifier

108

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42" x 34"

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oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length by a desk.

John Fergus was educated at the University of Glasgow where he graduated MA in 1833, MB, CM in 1888 and MD in 1897. He spent much of his professional career as a physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

He served as President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1929 to 1931.

Portrait of John Balmanno MD President 1802-1804, 1812-1814

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Portrait of John Balmanno MD President 1802-1804, 1812-1814

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Seated three-quarter length by a desk. Oil on canvas.
The physician John Balmanno was Visiting Physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Glasgow Royal Asylum, and served two terms as President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons between 1802 and 1814.

He studied medicine in Edinburgh, graduating in 1798, and was admitted to the College in 1801. He took up his position at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1804, then going on to taking up the role of Visiting Physicians to the Glasgow Royal Asylum in 1821- this post was previously held by Robert Cleghorn.

Balmanno’s mother was a well-known apothecary in the Trongate in Glasgow.

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MacNee; Sir; Daniel (1806-1882); Artist, RA); Studio of Sir Daniel Macnee (Chrisitie's) or Raeburn; Sir; Henry (1756-1823); Artist (Gibson, 1983)

Date

19th century

Identifier

38

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125 x 100 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length by a desk. Oil on canvas.

Portrait of James Young Simpson

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Portrait of James Young Simpson

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584

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40 cm x 48 cm

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Portrait of James Wilson 1783-1854

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Portrait of James Wilson 1783-1854

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Seated half-length in a black suit on a dark background.

The early part of Wilson's career is shrouded in mystery, but it is believed he began his medical studies at the University of Glasgow. It is thought that he qualified in medicine through the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow as a Licentiate, becoming a full member of the Faculty in 1816.

Wilson was one of the founding members of the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital in its early days at Greyfriars Wynd and St Andrew's Square. He acted as first and senior physician at this lying-in hospital until his death.

Date

19th century

Identifier

89

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125.5 x 100 cm

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oil on canvas

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Seated half-length in a black suit on a dark background.

The early part of Wilson's career is shrouded in mystery, but it is believed he began his medical studies at the University of Glasgow. It is thought that he qualified in medicine through the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow as a Licentiate, becoming a full member of the Faculty in 1816.

Wilson was one of the founding members of the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital in its early days at Greyfriars Wynd and St Andrew's Square. He acted as first and senior physician at this lying-in hospital until his death.


Portrait of James Watson MD 1787-1871, President 1838-41, 1849-52, 1857-60

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Portrait of James Watson MD 1787-1871, President 1838-41, 1849-52, 1857-60

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Seated three-quarter length in President's chair.
Watson initially intended undertake a career in the ministry, but after completing his theological studies at the University of Glasgow turned to medicine. He became a member of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1810 and was appointed Surgeon to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1813. He changed course again, graduating MD from the University of Glasgow in 1828, returning to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary as Physician in 1842.

James Watson served a record three terms as President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons between 1838 and 1860, and became known as “The Father of the Faculty.” He is pictured here seated in the President’s chair, which still resides in the President’s office in College today.

Date

19th century

Identifier

102

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116 x 96 cm

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oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length in President's chair.

Portrait of J H Wright, PRCPSGlasg 1960-1962

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Portrait of J H Wright, PRCPSGlasg 1960-1962

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Seated three-quarter length in robes.

Joseph Wright studied at the University of Glasgow and graduated MBChB in 1922, and MD in 1932. 1932 was a momentous year for Wright as he also became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

The majority of his career was spent as Senior Consultant Physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, as well as Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow.

Wright was President of the College from 1960 to 1962.

Date

c. 1963

Identifier

41

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© the artist's estate

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108 x 88 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length in robes.

Joseph Wright studied at the University of Glasgow and graduated MBChB in 1922, and MD in 1932. 1932 was a momentous year for Wright as he also became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

The majority of his career was spent as Senior Consultant Physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, as well as Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow.

Wright was President of the College from 1960 to 1962.

Portrait of George Stevenson Middleton 1853-1928 Honorary Fellow 1926

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Portrait of George Stevenson Middleton 1853-1928 Honorary Fellow 1926

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Seated three-quarter length in black against a brown background.

George Middleton received an MA from Aberdeen University in 1873 before moving to Glasgow to study medicine. He graduated MBChB with honours in 1876.

He worked at the University of Glasgow as Assistant in Medicine to William Tennant Gairdner. He held this position for over a decade, eventually taking up the post of Visiting Physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1892. He became Visiting Physician at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in 1906, and was made an Honorary Fellow of the College in 1926.

Date

20th century

Identifier

134

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109 x 84 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated three-quarter length in black against a brown background.

George Middleton received an MA from Aberdeen University in 1873 before moving to Glasgow to study medicine. He graduated MBChB with honours in 1876.

He worked at the University of Glasgow as Assistant in Medicine to William Tennant Gairdner. He held this position for over a decade, eventually taking up the post of Visiting Physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1892. He became Visiting Physician at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in 1906, and was made an Honorary Fellow of the College in 1926.

Portrait of Edward McCombie McGirr

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Portrait of Edward McCombie McGirr

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Photograph of Edward McCombie McGirr, seated wearing ceremonial robes.

Edward McGirr graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in 1937 and MBChB with honours in 1940. After serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War McGirr worked in the University Department of Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary following his interests in internal medicine, endocrinology and nuclear medicine. In 1961 he became the Muirhead Chair of Medicine at the University of Glasgow, becoming the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1974.

He was President of the College from 1970 to 1972.

Creator

Elliot Robertson

Date

c. 1978

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/4/754

Description

Photograph of Edward McCombie McGirr, seated wearing ceremonial robes.

Edward McGirr graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in 1937 and MBChB with honours in 1940. After serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War McGirr worked in the University Department of Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary following his interests in internal medicine, endocrinology and nuclear medicine. In 1961 he became the Muirhead Chair of Medicine at the University of Glasgow, becoming the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1974.

He was President of the College from 1970 to 1972.

Portrait of David Livingstone

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Portrait of David Livingstone

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Seated half-length in a black coat and grey trousers.

Livingstone funded his own medical studies at Anderson's University in Glasgow by working as a tradesman cotton spinner. He moved to London to enter the London Missionary Society and further his medical studies in the London hospitals. In 1840 he became a licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and was ordained a missionary in the same year.

Although set to serve as a missionary in China, he was instead sent to South Africa. Here he worked and travelled as a medical missionary for many years.

This portrait was purchased by the Faculty in 1875. It is an 'enlarged photograph by Mr Thomas Annan coloured in oil' and cost 30 guineas. The photograph was taken in 1864, and the image was coloured in oil after Livingstone's death.

Date

1864 - c.1875

Identifier

119

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90 x 69 cm

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oil painting

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Seated half-length in a black coat and grey trousers.

Livingstone funded his own medical studies at Anderson's University in Glasgow by working as a tradesman cotton spinner. He moved to London to enter the London Missionary Society and further his medical studies in the London hospitals. In 1840 he became a licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and was ordained a missionary in the same year.

Although set to serve as a missionary in China, he was instead sent to South Africa. Here he worked and travelled as a medical missionary for many years.

This portrait was purchased by the Faculty in 1875. It is an 'enlarged photograph by Mr Thomas Annan coloured in oil' and cost 30 guineas. The photograph was taken in 1864, and the image was coloured in oil after Livingstone's death.

Portrait of Alexander Dunlop Anderson MD 1797-1871, President 1852-1855

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Portrait of Alexander Dunlop Anderson MD 1797-1871, President 1852-1855

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Half-length portrait of Anderson wearing a black jacket.

Anderson studied medicine in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, becoming a member of the College of Surgeons in 1816. He finally graduated with an MD in Edinburgh in 1819, moving to Glasgow the year after to set up practice. He joined the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1821.

Although primarily a physician, Anderson also had experience in surgery and held several surgical positions at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary during the 1820s. He was eventually appointed Physician to the Infirmary in 1838, and was also Physician to the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Anderson was President of the College from 1852 to 1855.

Date

1870

Identifier

37

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90 x 70 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Half-length portrait of Anderson wearing a black jacket.

Anderson studied medicine in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, becoming a member of the College of Surgeons in 1816. He finally graduated with an MD in Edinburgh in 1819, moving to Glasgow the year after to set up practice. He joined the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1821.

Although primarily a physician, Anderson also had experience in surgery and held several surgical positions at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary during the 1820s. He was eventually appointed Physician to the Infirmary in 1838, and was also Physician to the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Anderson was President of the College from 1852 to 1855.

Portrait of A. Ross Lorimer, President 2000-2003

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Portrait of A. Ross Lorimer, President 2000-2003

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Seated, three-quarter length and wearing the President's badge against a red background.

Andrew Ross Lorimer graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1960 and MD in 1976. After spending time at Vanderbilt University performing research in nuclear medicine and biophysics, he took up the post of Registrar in Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1963. He was Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Glasgow from 1966 to 1971, and was also consultant cardiologist at the GRI from 1971 to 1991.

He was President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 2000 to 2003.

Date

21st century

Identifier

361

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© the artist

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88 x 73 cm

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Oil on canvas

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Seated, three-quarter length and wearing the President's badge against a red background.

Andrew Ross Lorimer graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1960 and MD in 1976. After spending time at Vanderbilt University performing research in nuclear medicine and biophysics, he took up the post of Registrar in Medicine at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1963. He was Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Glasgow from 1966 to 1971, and was also consultant cardiologist at the GRI from 1971 to 1991.

He was President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 2000 to 2003.

Plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning

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Plaster bust of Professor Carl Browning

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Plaster bust by Benno Schotz of Professor Carl Hamilton Browning (1881-1972).

Browning was a Scottish bacteriologist and immunologist. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in medicine in 1907, taking up a position in 1908 as a lecturer in bacteriology under Professor Robert Muir.

In 1911, he became the Director of the Clinical Laboratory at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. After the Great War, he was holder of the Gardiner Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919 until 1951.

Professor Browning was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the College in 1958.

Date

1950

Identifier

453

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50 x 64 x 30 cm

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Plaster

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Plaster bust by Benno Schotz of Professor Carl Hamilton Browning (1881-1972).

Browning was a Scottish bacteriologist and immunologist. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in medicine in 1907, taking up a position in 1908 as a lecturer in bacteriology under Professor Robert Muir.

In 1911, he became the Director of the Clinical Laboratory at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. After the Great War, he was holder of the Gardiner Chair of Bacteriology at the University of Glasgow from 1919 until 1951.

Professor Browning was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the College in 1958.

Photograph of William R Snodgrass

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Photograph of William R Snodgrass

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Photograph of William R Snodgrass.

William Snodgrass graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in 1912 and MBChB in 1913. Soon after he worked as a medical officer in France during the First World War. After the War he was appointed as an extra dispensary physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary, also taking up general practice in 1919. He gained his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1935. In 1942 he became Physician to the Wards at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He was also Visiting Consulting Physician to the Glasgow Eye Infirmary and Physician to the Southern General Hospital.

Snodgrass became a Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1920 , was Honorary Librarian from 1933 to 1946 and president from 1948 to 1950.

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c. Unknown

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Photograph of William R Snodgrass.

William Snodgrass graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in 1912 and MBChB in 1913. Soon after he worked as a medical officer in France during the First World War. After the War he was appointed as an extra dispensary physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary, also taking up general practice in 1919. He gained his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1935. In 1942 he became Physician to the Wards at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He was also Visiting Consulting Physician to the Glasgow Eye Infirmary and Physician to the Southern General Hospital.

Snodgrass became a Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1920 , was Honorary Librarian from 1933 to 1946 and president from 1948 to 1950.

Photograph of William Louden Reid

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Photograph of William Louden Reid

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Black and white photograph of William Louden Reid.

William Louden Reid graduated MB, CM from the University of Glasgow in 1866, and had acted as a dresser to Joseph Lister as a student. He gained his MD in 1869 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1877. In the same year he began working as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.

He held several other position in Glasgow during his career; Obstetric Physician to the Royal Maternity Hospital, Professor of Midwifery and Diseases of Children in the Anderson College, Gynaecologist to the Western Infirmary and Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women.

He became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1931. Reid served as their President from 1905-1907.

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c. Unknown

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Black and white photograph of William Louden Reid.

William Louden Reid graduated MB, CM from the University of Glasgow in 1866, and had acted as a dresser to Joseph Lister as a student. He gained his MD in 1869 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1877. In the same year he began working as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.

He held several other position in Glasgow during his career; Obstetric Physician to the Royal Maternity Hospital, Professor of Midwifery and Diseases of Children in the Anderson College, Gynaecologist to the Western Infirmary and Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women.

He became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1931. Reid served as their President from 1905-1907.

Photograph of William G Dun

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Photograph of William G Dun

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Black and white photograph of William Gibb Dun.

Willian Dun graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1877 and gained his MD in 1880. He was House Physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and House Surgeon to the Western Infirmary. In 1881 he became assistant to the Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Glasgow, teaching students on the wards of the Western Infirmary.

Dun was president of the College from 1921 to 1923.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Black and white photograph of William Gibb Dun.

Willian Dun graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1877 and gained his MD in 1880. He was House Physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and House Surgeon to the Western Infirmary. In 1881 he became assistant to the Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Glasgow, teaching students on the wards of the Western Infirmary.

Dun was president of the College from 1921 to 1923.

Photograph of Robert Perry

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Photograph of Robert Perry

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Black and white photograph of Robert Perry.

Robert Perry was the son of Robert Perry Snr, president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1843 to 1845. Perry Jr graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MD in 1851. After a time studying in Europe, Perry became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1858. He worked as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for over twenty years and worked at several Convalescent Homes around the city.

Perry was president of the College from 1889 to 1891.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Black and white photograph of Robert Perry.

Robert Perry was the son of Robert Perry Snr, president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1843 to 1845. Perry Jr graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MD in 1851. After a time studying in Europe, Perry became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1858. He worked as a physician at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for over twenty years and worked at several Convalescent Homes around the city.

Perry was president of the College from 1889 to 1891.

Photograph of Robert Barclay Ness

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Photograph of Robert Barclay Ness

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Photograph of Robert Barclay Ness.

Robert Barclay Ness graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1887. After working for some time in private practice, he became Dispensary Physician to the Glasgow Western Infirmary in 1895. In 1910 he became Visiting Physician to the Western Infirmary and was made Honorary Consulting Physician to the Infirmary upon his retirement in 1928. He also worked as Visiting Physician to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.

In 1893 he was appointed Professor of Materia Medica at Anderson College and in 1905 he became Professor of the Practice of Medicine.

Ness was president of the College from 1931 to 1933.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Photograph of Robert Barclay Ness.

Robert Barclay Ness graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1887. After working for some time in private practice, he became Dispensary Physician to the Glasgow Western Infirmary in 1895. In 1910 he became Visiting Physician to the Western Infirmary and was made Honorary Consulting Physician to the Infirmary upon his retirement in 1928. He also worked as Visiting Physician to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.

In 1893 he was appointed Professor of Materia Medica at Anderson College and in 1905 he became Professor of the Practice of Medicine.

Ness was president of the College from 1931 to 1933.

Photograph of Professor Thomas K Monro

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Photograph of Professor Thomas K Monro

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Photograph of Professor Thomas K Monro.

Thomas Kirkpatrick Monro qualified in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1888, gaining his MD in 1895, going on to hold positions at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. After studying abroad for some time, Monro returned to Glasgow to become the pathologist at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He then worked as a physician at the Infirmary.

He was Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Medical Faculty at St Mungo's College. Then in 1913 he became Regius Professor of Practice of Medicine at the University of Glasgow.

Monro was president of the College from 1923 to 1925.

Date

c. 1923-1925

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Photograph of Professor Thomas K Monro.

Thomas Kirkpatrick Monro qualified in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1888, gaining his MD in 1895, going on to hold positions at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. After studying abroad for some time, Monro returned to Glasgow to become the pathologist at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He then worked as a physician at the Infirmary.

He was Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Medical Faculty at St Mungo's College. Then in 1913 he became Regius Professor of Practice of Medicine at the University of Glasgow.

Monro was president of the College from 1923 to 1925.

Photograph of John Henderson

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Photograph of John Henderson

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Photograph of Dr John Henderson.

John Henderson graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1898 and began residency at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He joined the Visiting Staff of the Infirmary in 1902 after gaining his MD and in 1913 was appointed Physician of the Wards. As well as medical practice, Henderson had a passion for teaching medicine and worked for a time as Professor of Medicine at St Mungo's College. Henderson was made Consulting Physician of the Royal Infirmary in 1937 after stepping down from ward work.

He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1910. Henderson was president of the College from 1937 to 1939.

Date

c. 1937-1939

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Photograph of Dr John Henderson.

John Henderson graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1898 and began residency at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He joined the Visiting Staff of the Infirmary in 1902 after gaining his MD and in 1913 was appointed Physician of the Wards. As well as medical practice, Henderson had a passion for teaching medicine and worked for a time as Professor of Medicine at St Mungo's College. Henderson was made Consulting Physician of the Royal Infirmary in 1937 after stepping down from ward work.

He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1910. Henderson was president of the College from 1937 to 1939.

Photograph of John Freeland Fergus

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Photograph of John Freeland Fergus.

John Fergus was educated at the University of Glasgow where he graduated MA in 1833, MB, CM in 1888 and MD in 1897. He spent much of his professional career as a physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Freeland Fergus was part of a prominent medical family, his father being Dr Andrew Fergus and his brother being Andrew Freeland Fergus.

He served as President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1929 to 1931.

Date

c. Unknown

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

Description

Photograph of John Freeland Fergus.

John Fergus was educated at the University of Glasgow where he graduated MA in 1833, MB, CM in 1888 and MD in 1897. He spent much of his professional career as a physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Freeland Fergus was part of a prominent medical family, his father being Dr Andrew Fergus and his brother being Andrew Freeland Fergus.

He served as President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1929 to 1931.

Photograph of James H Hutchison

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Photograph of James H Hutchison

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Photograph of James H Hutchison, seated wearing the President's robes and medal.

James Hutchison graduated from the University of Glasgow MBChB in 1934. In 1938 he became Assistant Visiting Physician at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow after working as there as the McCunn Research Scholar for two years. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War, returning to Glasgow afterwards to take up the position of Physician at the Sick Children's Hospital and Consultant Paediatrician at the Royal Mternity Hospital. In 1961 he became the Samson Gemmell Professor of Child Health at the University of Glasgow.

He was President of the College from 1966 to 1968.

Creator

Elliot Robertson

Date

c. 1978

Description

Photograph of James H Hutchison, seated wearing the President's robes and medal.

James Hutchison graduated from the University of Glasgow MBChB in 1934. In 1938 he became Assistant Visiting Physician at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow after working as there as the McCunn Research Scholar for two years. He served with the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War, returning to Glasgow afterwards to take up the position of Physician at the Sick Children's Hospital and Consultant Paediatrician at the Royal Mternity Hospital. In 1961 he became the Samson Gemmell Professor of Child Health at the University of Glasgow.

He was President of the College from 1966 to 1968.

Photograph of James Finlayson

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Photograph of James Finlayson.

Finlayson initially studied Arts at the University of Glasgow in the 1856-1857 session. After a few years working in business with his father, he decided on a career in medicine, beginning his studies at Anderson's College in 1862 and moving to Glasgow University in 1863. He graduated MB, CM in 1867. He received his MD two years later.

He was assistant to Sir William Tennant Gairdner in 1871 while Gairdner was Regius Professor of Medicine at Glasgow. In 1875 Finlayson became Physician of the Glasgow Western Infirmary, a post he held until his death.

In 1877 he was elected as Honorary Librarian of the Faculty, a position he held for 25 years. He was President of the Faculty from 1900 to 1903.

Date

c. Unknown

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Photograph of James Finlayson.

Finlayson initially studied Arts at the University of Glasgow in the 1856-1857 session. After a few years working in business with his father, he decided on a career in medicine, beginning his studies at Anderson's College in 1862 and moving to Glasgow University in 1863. He graduated MB, CM in 1867. He received his MD two years later.

He was assistant to Sir William Tennant Gairdner in 1871 while Gairdner was Regius Professor of Medicine at Glasgow. In 1875 Finlayson became Physician of the Glasgow Western Infirmary, a post he held until his death.

In 1877 he was elected as Honorary Librarian of the Faculty, a position he held for 25 years. He was President of the Faculty from 1900 to 1903.


Photograph of Geoffrey B Fleming

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Photograph of Geoffrey B Fleming

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Photograph of Geoffrey B Fleming.

Geoffrey Fleming graduated from the University of Cambridge BC in 1908, MB in 1910 and MD in 1914. Fleming worked as House Physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary and the Glasgow Fever Hospitals. He also worked as Dispensary Physician at the Western Infirmary. After the First World War, where he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, Fleming became Assistant Physician and later Physician to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow. Upon his retiral he became Consulting Physician to this hospital. In 1924 he was appointed Professor of Medical Paediatrics at the University of Glasgow.

He became a Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1926 and was president from 1946 to 1948.

Date

c. 1946-1948

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RCPSG 1/12/5/4

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Photograph of Geoffrey B Fleming.

Geoffrey Fleming graduated from the University of Cambridge BC in 1908, MB in 1910 and MD in 1914. Fleming worked as House Physician at the Glasgow Western Infirmary and the Glasgow Fever Hospitals. He also worked as Dispensary Physician at the Western Infirmary. After the First World War, where he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, Fleming became Assistant Physician and later Physician to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow. Upon his retiral he became Consulting Physician to this hospital. In 1924 he was appointed Professor of Medical Paediatrics at the University of Glasgow.

He became a Fellow of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1926 and was president from 1946 to 1948.

Photograph of Gavin B Shaw

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Photograph of Gavin B Shaw

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Photograph of Gavin B Shaw, standing in a group photo.

Gavin Shaw graduated from the University of Glasgow BSc in 1939 and MBChB in 1942. After serving in the Royal Naval Reserve during WW2, Shaw became Clinical Tutor in Medicine to the Regius Professor of the University of Glasgow. He held this position until 1948. He then became Senior Registrar in Medicine at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. In 1963 he became Consultant Physician and Cardiologist in charge of the wards at the Southern. He held this position until his retirement in 1984.

He was president of the College from 1978 to 1980.

Date

c. 1978-1980

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/4/754

Description

Photograph of Gavin B Shaw, standing in a group photo.

Gavin Shaw graduated from the University of Glasgow BSc in 1939 and MBChB in 1942. After serving in the Royal Naval Reserve during WW2, Shaw became Clinical Tutor in Medicine to the Regius Professor of the University of Glasgow. He held this position until 1948. He then became Senior Registrar in Medicine at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. In 1963 he became Consultant Physician and Cardiologist in charge of the wards at the Southern. He held this position until his retirement in 1984.

He was president of the College from 1978 to 1980.

Photograph of Ebenezer Duncan

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Photograph of Ebenezer Duncan

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Black and white photograph of Ebenezer Duncan.

Ebenezer Duncan received his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1870 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1871.

He held his own private practice in the south side of Glasgow, where he campaigned for the establishment of a local hospital. The Glasgow Victoria Infirmary in the south side was opened in 1890. Duncan became Physician to the Infirmary and held this position until his retirement.

Duncan was president of the College from 1915 to 1918.


Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

Description

Black and white photograph of Ebenezer Duncan.

Ebenezer Duncan received his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1870 and became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1871.

He held his own private practice in the south side of Glasgow, where he campaigned for the establishment of a local hospital. The Glasgow Victoria Infirmary in the south side was opened in 1890. Duncan became Physician to the Infirmary and held this position until his retirement.

Duncan was president of the College from 1915 to 1918.



Photograph of David Yellowlees

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Photograph of David Yellowlees

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Photograph of David Yellowlees, past president of the College.

David Yellowlees graduated MD in 1857 from the University of Edinburgh. At the start of his career he worked at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as the assistant to William Gairdner. He also worked at the Royal Asylum of Edinburgh in Morningside. The majority of his career was spent as Physician Superintendent of the Royal Asylum of Glasgow at Gartnavel, becoming a leader in the care of mental diseases.

Yellowlees was president of the College from 1892 to 1894.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

Description

Photograph of David Yellowlees, past president of the College.

David Yellowlees graduated MD in 1857 from the University of Edinburgh. At the start of his career he worked at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as the assistant to William Gairdner. He also worked at the Royal Asylum of Edinburgh in Morningside. The majority of his career was spent as Physician Superintendent of the Royal Asylum of Glasgow at Gartnavel, becoming a leader in the care of mental diseases.

Yellowlees was president of the College from 1892 to 1894.

Photograph of Bruce Goff

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Photograph of Bruce Goff

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Black and white photograph of Bruce Goff.

Dr Bruce Goff graduated from the University of Glasgow with an M.D. in 1853, after which he became a Fellow of the College and worked at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary as house surgeon under Dr Lawrie. After spending some time in Paris, he returned to Scotland and set up a practice in Bothwell.

Goff was president of the College from 1894 to 1897.

Date

c. 1895-1898

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4

Description

Black and white photograph of Bruce Goff.

Dr Bruce Goff graduated from the University of Glasgow with an M.D. in 1853, after which he became a Fellow of the College and worked at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary as house surgeon under Dr Lawrie. After spending some time in Paris, he returned to Scotland and set up a practice in Bothwell.

Goff was president of the College from 1894 to 1897.

Photograph J Souttar McKendrick

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Photograph J Souttar McKendrick

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Photograph of J Souttar McKendrick.

John Souttar McKendrick studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated MB, CM in 1896. He gained an MD in 1899 from the University and was awarded the University Gold Medal. He held Resident positions at both the Glasgow Western Infirmary and the Royal Maternity Hospital before he was appointed as a member of the Dispensary staff at the Glasgow Western Infirmary in 1900. He became Assistant Physician to the Infirmary in 1909, a position that he held until 1922.

McKendrick was president of the College from 1939 to 1940, stepping down a year early due to illness.

Date

c. 1939-1940

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/5

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Photograph of J Souttar McKendrick.

John Souttar McKendrick studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated MB, CM in 1896. He gained an MD in 1899 from the University and was awarded the University Gold Medal. He held Resident positions at both the Glasgow Western Infirmary and the Royal Maternity Hospital before he was appointed as a member of the Dispensary staff at the Glasgow Western Infirmary in 1900. He became Assistant Physician to the Infirmary in 1909, a position that he held until 1922.

McKendrick was president of the College from 1939 to 1940, stepping down a year early due to illness.

Memoirs of Marshall Hall

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Memoirs of Marshall Hall

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A biography of Marshall Hall, English physician and neurologist who discovered the theory of the reflex arc of the nervous system. This biography was written by his wife, Charlotte Hall.

Creator

Charlotte Hall

Date

c. 1861

Identifier

WZ 100 HAL

Description

A biography of Marshall Hall, English physician and neurologist who discovered the theory of the reflex arc of the nervous system. This biography was written by his wife, Charlotte Hall.

Charles Ritchie

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Charles Ritchie

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Photographic portrait of Dr Charles Ritchie.

Charles Ritchie gained his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1839. He initially qualified through the licentiate examination at the then Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1815, going on to become a Fellow in 1827. He worked as a Senior Physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and also lectured at the School of Medicine at the hospital. He also worked for a time as Lecturer on Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children at Portland Street School of Medicine.

Ritchie was president of the College from 1862 to 1865.




Date

c. 1870

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/1/44

Description

Photographic portrait of Dr Charles Ritchie.

Charles Ritchie gained his MD from the University of Glasgow in 1839. He initially qualified through the licentiate examination at the then Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1815, going on to become a Fellow in 1827. He worked as a Senior Physician to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and also lectured at the School of Medicine at the hospital. He also worked for a time as Lecturer on Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children at Portland Street School of Medicine.

Ritchie was president of the College from 1862 to 1865.





Booklet: 78 Division, Battleaxe Club Members.

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Booklet: 78 Division, Battleaxe Club Members.

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Small booklet for the 78th "Battleaxe" Division of the British Army. Inside the booklet are two small lapels with the insignia of the division. These items belonged to Dr John Buchanan Barr, a doctor and general practitioner who served during the Second World War with the "Battleaxe Club".

Date

c. 1940s

Identifier

RCPSG 90/38

Description

Small booklet for the 78th "Battleaxe" Division of the British Army. Inside the booklet are two small lapels with the insignia of the division. These items belonged to Dr John Buchanan Barr, a doctor and general practitioner who served during the Second World War with the "Battleaxe Club".

Andrew Anderson

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Andrew Anderson

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Photographic portrait of Dr Andrew Anderson.

Andrew Anderson studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, gaining an MD in 1839. He was Professor of Institutes of Medicine at the Anderson University, which was established by his grandfather. He also held the Chair of the Practice of Medicine at the same institute. Anderson worked as a surgeon at the Glasgow Eye Infirmary alongside William Mackenzie. He also worked as a consulting physician in Glasgow.

Anderson was became a Fellow of the College in 1840 and was president from 1868 to 1870.

Date

c. 1870

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/1/3

Description

Photographic portrait of Dr Andrew Anderson.

Andrew Anderson studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, gaining an MD in 1839. He was Professor of Institutes of Medicine at the Anderson University, which was established by his grandfather. He also held the Chair of the Practice of Medicine at the same institute. Anderson worked as a surgeon at the Glasgow Eye Infirmary alongside William Mackenzie. He also worked as a consulting physician in Glasgow.

Anderson was became a Fellow of the College in 1840 and was president from 1868 to 1870.

A Head Study of Dr T.J. Honeyman

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A Head Study of Dr T.J. Honeyman

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Bronze bust of Dr Tom Honeyman.

Tom John Honeyman graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1909. During the First World War he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps at Salonika and India, after which he returned to Glasgow to practice.

In 1929 he had a change of career, becoming an art dealer. He moved to London to become the director of the Lefevre Gallery. He then became the Director of Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums in 1939, a post that he held until 1954.

Date

20th century

Identifier

2015/41
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Plinth: 13 x 16 x 16 cm
Head: 33 x 24 x 22 cm.

Materials

Bronze; wood

Description

Bronze bust of Dr Tom Honeyman.

Tom John Honeyman graduated MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 1909. During the First World War he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps at Salonika and India, after which he returned to Glasgow to practice.

In 1929 he had a change of career, becoming an art dealer. He moved to London to become the director of the Lefevre Gallery. He then became the Director of Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums in 1939, a post that he held until 1954.

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