Asa C. Messenger, M.D. “A Century of Service”
Scope and Contents
The collection contains diplomas, articles, obituaries, lecture tickets, and licenses relating to the Messenger family and early medical history of the Miami Valley. The Messengers (Asa, Harold Sr., and Harold Jr.) practiced medicine in the Dayton-Xenia area since the 19th century. The collection also includes information relating to John Hole, M.D., said to be the first physician to come to the Dayton area in the late 1700s.
The collection contains diplomas, news articles and obituaries about Asa Isham, M.D., Asa C. Messenger, M.D., H.C. Messenger, Sr., M.D., H.C. Messenger, Jr., M.D., and John Hole, M.D.
Dates
- Creation: 1755-1938
Creator
- From the Collection: Tillson, Oliver E., Dr., 1842-1903 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
