Walter O. Klingman papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Extent:
19 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This accession consists of materials belonging to Water O. Klingman, a neurologist at the University of Virginia. The papers includes lecture notes, personal correspondence, research files, and various materials from professional associations, pharmaceutical and equipment companies, and Klingman's military service. Note that there is no Box 3.

Biographical / historical:

Walter Oscar Klingman (May 4, 1900-September 27, 1979) served in the US Army Air Force Medical Corps as a Lieutanent Colonel from 1942-1946. He was a former professor at the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Colubia University in NY. UVA graduate, Walter O. Klingman, returns from Columbia to chair the Neurology section from 1947-1955. As an Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, he was promoted to Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry as of July 1, 1951. Klingman would later help found the American Academy of Neurology and serve as its 4th President.Klingman announced that as of June 1, 1957, he would leave UVA take a position at the University of Texas.

Processing information:

Box 3 materials consolidated and Box removed. There is no Box 3 in the collection. (06-2019)

Physical description:
The materials are in good condition.