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Guide to the Dr. George P. Johnston Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H57-11

Scope and Content

The Dr. George P. Johnston Collection provides much information about his medical education, civic endeavors (including speeches) and health care in Cheyenne during the 1920s and 1930s. Among the records are his appointment records (patients seen; no diagnosis), logs about sick and injured Union Pacific Railroad employees, and health programs for employees of the Warren Live Stock Company and the Colorado and Southern Railroad.

Dates

  • 1886-1952

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

Dr. George Palmer Johnston (1863-1956) was a long-time Cheyenne physician. He attended Antioch College and the Medical College of Ohio, graduated from the latter in 1891 and was licensed to practice medicine in Wyoming in 1899. He became a board member of the state board of medical examiners in 1901, served as a medical advisor during World War I, and provided contract medical care for the Union Pacific Railroad and the Colorado and Southern Railroad during the 1920s and 1930s. During his 50 plus years of residence in Cheyenne, Dr. Johnston was active in the Elks, Masons, Rotary, Laramie County school board, and the Wyoming State Medical Society.

Extent

5.5 cubic feet

Abstract

Dr. George P. Johnston was a long-time physician in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This collection contains certificates, records and publications relating to his medical career and social activities.

Arrangement

Alphabetical.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Estate of Dr. George P. Johnston in 1957.

Related Material

There are no other known collections by Dr. George P. Jonston known at the writing of this finding aid.

Separated Material

P98-17, Dr. George P. Johnston Photograph Collection, Wyming State Archives.

Some artifacts accessioned into the Wyoming State Museum Collection.

Processing Information

Finding aid prepared by Carl Hallberg in April 1998.

Title
Guide to the Dr. George P. Johnston Collection, 1886-1952
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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