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- 1995-2016 (Creation)
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0.17 m of textual and graphic records
183 digital files (85 MB)
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This series consists largely of material (correspondence, notices, programs, and newsletters) relating to the activities of the American Osler Society for most of the years from 1994 to 2012. These files contain the annual general meeting programs; a range of associated notices, minutes, committee reports, financial statements, and social event material; precis of papers delivered and the texts of a couple of addresses by Professor Bliss who was president of the Society for 2010-2011. Accompanying these files are a number of articles on Sir William Osler; copies of the Oslerian, the Society’s newsletter; the membership directory for 2011; and some copies of the John P. McGovern Award Lectureship, including the address delivered by C. David Naylor in 2012. Precis of addresses Professor Bliss gave at these meetings are included in the programs. The remaining substantial file in this series documents Professor Bliss’ four-years (2012-2016) on the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History.
Digital files document Bliss’ role on the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History and include meeting agendas, minutes, and reports; his role as a Board member of Associated Medical Services (2008-2009); and his membership and participation in activities of the American Osler Society.
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