Date
3-4-2009
Document Type
Finding Aid
Medical Subject Headings
Wheeler, H. Brownell; Physicians; Academic Medical Centers; University of Massachusetts Medical School; University of Massachusetts Medical Center/Worcester; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Archives
Disciplines
Archival Science | History of Science, Technology, and Medicine | Surgery
Abstract
The H. Brownell Wheeler Papers document the early history of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) and University Hospital, collectively known as University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC). This collection also chronicles Dr. Wheeler’s career as a vascular surgeon, educator, administrator, end-of-life care advocate, and inventor. Also included in this collection are materials related to Dr. Wheeler’s personal life including his interest in travel and wood sculpting.
Included in
Archival Science Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, Surgery Commons

Comments
This collection was processed and the finding aid created by Kristine M. Reinhard, March 2009.
Updated to include accruals, October 2009.
Updated November 2012.