Atkinson, Walter Sydney, 1891-1978

Scope and Contents The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Walter S. Atkinson. Of note is a scrapbook of photographs documenting Atkinson's service in World War II as a Hospital Commander in the Phillipines, where he organized and commanded the 107th Station Hospital. The scrapbook includes images of his fellow soldiers, the local population, aerial views, and a visit from Al Jolson.The collection also includes childhood portrait photographs, material related to the Georgetown Clinical...