| Scope and content |
The Douglass papers concern his practice as a medical doctor and his involvement with the development of artificial limb fittings. Two letters, one from Brazil and the other from Mexico, testify to his activities in this area. Also includes financial accounts for leather, joints, eyelets, materials, wood, and oxygen; bills for limbs; and receipts for home and office improvements. Also included is a folder containing records of Robert Epps of Henderson, N.C., including chattel mortgages, financial records, and a plat for land. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
John G. Bashford Collection (#319), Special Collections Department, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Roger E. Kammerer, Jr. in honor of John G. Bashford. |
| Biographical note | Dr. D. DeForest Douglass was a physician in Springfield, Mass. |
