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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. On offer is a sensational piece of medical history, being the 1940 diary of the psychiatrist and professor, Dr. Patrick Henry Drewry Jr. (1907-1980). The son of Virginia Congressman Patrick Henry Drewry (1875-1947) , Drewry Jr. Was an alumnus of Johns Hopkins Medical School (class of 1932). His training took him to London, New York and, finally, back to Johns Hopkins for a fellowship, working under the "founder of child psychiatry", Dr. Leo Kanner, and a pioneer in pediatric speech therapy, Dr. Philip J. Glasner. Following his education and fellowships, Dr. Drewry Jr. Spent 30 years teaching at the Medical College of Virginia and directing the psychiatric clinic the MCV Hospitals. SEE BIO NOTES AT END OF LISTING. This diary covers the period of Jan 1-July 14, 1940. From January until mid-March, Dr. Drewry Jr. And his wife, Thelma, live in Baltimore for Patrick's fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Upon the completion of his fellowship, Patrick and Thelma move back to Virginia, where Patrick begins his permanent position at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). Drewry Jr. 's diary provides remarkable insight into the state of psychiatry in the first half of the 20th century. He writes of his patients, his insights on contemporary mental health illnesses, and his research and hopes for publication. He writes of his fellowship, working at both the Johns Hopkins outpatient psychiatric clinic and the Harriet Lane Hospital (HLH). He writes of his time shadowing Dr. Glasner and his stuttering and stammering patients, and about the progressive leadership of Dr. Kanner, who is encouraging of the young Dr. Drewry's work on the topic of "nervousness". Once he is installed in his position at MCV, Patrick writes of the behind-the-scenes politics of academia and medicine, of his role in committing mentally ill patients to asylums, and of his work teaching disinterested medical students. As a political enthusiast, Drewry Jr. Also keeps a close eye on the Winter War between Russia and Finland, noting its progress at regular intervals (including the signing of the peace treaty on March 13). He also updates his diary with the moves of the parties involved in WW2, a war in which he would later serve for the USA. As well as being a young psychiatrist at the cutting edge of his field, Dr. Drewry was also a young husband, struggling to start his adult life, and requiring significant financial support from his father. The challenges Patrick faces in affording furniture and his utility bills are reminiscent of the struggles the young face today. Drewry Jr. Writes of his father, Congressman Drewry, multiple times, mostly focusing on his father's health struggles and the financial support he provides. Some excerpts give the flavour of Dr. Drewry Jr. 's writing, but the breadth and depth of his entries are difficult to capture in short snippets. "Began work with Mr. Glasner today. He teaches speech to stutterers, stammerers, etc. Having had and still having, to some extent - a speech defect, he is evangelistic in his enthusiasm. It is his belief that speech defects usually begin before the age of 9, and then develop. Since most people with these defects seek help some time later, he does not believe that it is of great value to seek the original cause. It is also his belief that the personality problems presented by stutterers when they come to see him are due to the defect - thus, correction of the speech defect relieves the problems. Certainly, the case histories he presented to me bore out his theory" [Jan 29]. ".Much to my irritation, I was called out at a little after 10am to take the history on an epileptic girl I had seen in Harriet Lane. It was not clear why the HLH interns had referred her to usAt Glasner's office in the afternoon. His private patients appear to offer no objection to my presence" [Jan 31]. ".Saw several negro patients with Dr. Masters. One, a feeble-minded girl with congenital lues [syphilis], was supposed also to have paresis. Acting on the theory that increased metabolic rate, rather than fever itself, brought about improvement in paretics, an intern had given her a number of treatments with dinitrophenol. She had improved, though she's nothing to brag about. It would be interesting to see a better case treated by that method" [March 4; on March 5 Dr. Drewry commits this patient]. "To the library this morning to look up material on botulism. It is [Dr. Robert] Finley Gayle's idea that botulism might, under controlled circumstances, be given to relieve spasticity in such cases as post-encephalitic Parkinsonism. Apparently no work of this sort has been done as yet - and from what I saw in the literature, it may be very dangerous" [March 15]. "Finished outlining my lectures, and also finished the 'nervousness' paper. Clinic in the afternoon - saw an interesting negro girl who was having anxiety attacks, which I believe are unusual in negroes" [March 22]. ".Daddy called me aside and said [Charley Pollard] had suggested that the governor might appoint me to the State Hospital Board in the place of [Dr. ] Gayle. I told him to tell the Governor not to do so, since I felt sure it would make difficulties for me here, and that I thought it would be better if G were reappointed" [March 24]. "Dr. [William Branch] Porter asked me to come in and talk with himHe said that he thought Gayle and all the rest of the neuropsychiatric were poor psychiatrists and that Shields was the only competent neurologist in the group. He considered himself a better psychiatrist of any of them, and as good a neurologistI was rather surprisedespecially since he is the lecturer in Medical Ethics here" [March 23]. "Germany occupied Denmark yesterday with no fighting and is occupying Norway today! The British and French, without waiting to be asked to aid, are apparently fighting the German fleet and have said they will aid in the defense of Norway. Germans say they are taking over the two countries "for protection", and bl.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 248, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 248 248.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 250, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 250 250.