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Date(s)
- 1909-1992 (Creation)
Extent
1.5 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Robert Cornelius Hickey was born December 9, 1915 in Hallstead, Pennsylvania. He received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1938 and his MD, also from Cornell University, in 1942. After graduating, he went to University of Iowa, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the National Cancer Institute for advanced training in both radiology and surgery. He worked in University of Iowa College of Medicine, M.D Anderson, University of Wisconsin Medical School, and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He developed several techniques for treating patients with various endocrine tumors.
Dr. Hickey died May 17, 2006, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Robert Hickey, MD papers contains various papers and reprints relating to Dr. Robert Hickey and his research on railroad medicine.
Subjects: Oncology. University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
System of arrangement
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Conditions governing access
Open for research.
Physical access
Papers have severe water damage, and they are also considerably bent. In box 3 there are negatives, which are likely damaged.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
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Finding aids
Yes
Uploaded finding aid
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Custodial history
Deed-5
Immediate source of acquisition
Source unknown. Assumed to be the creator.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Review materials for original materials.
Accruals
No accruals are expected for this collection.
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Specialized notes
- Citation: Robert Hickey, MD papers; MS 102; John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center, Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library. Please cite the box and folder numbers where appropriate.
Alternative identifier(s)
TARO
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Name access points
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Subject)
- Hickey, Robert (Subject)