1946-12-26

This is a typewritten letter from G.W.M. Mentch of the Eastman Kodak Company to Dr. James Preston Robb of the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI). In the letter, the Kodak representative informs Dr. Robb that their stock of Kodatron Speedlamps is exhausted, and that it will take approximately six months before Kodak will be in a position to begin fulfilling orders for the equipment. In addition, Mentch both states that Kodak is unaware of where the MNI might be able to find used Kodatron equipment, and also warns Dr. Robb that, given the high-voltage nature of the Kodatron lamps, their use in an operating room, could be dangerous, should there be explosive gases present. Mentch concludes the letter by again apologizing for any inconvenience and suggests that the MNI remain in contact with the local Montreal distributor of Kodatron lighting equipment regarding its availability.

text.typescript.black and white 27.8 x 21.5 cm

English

Eastman Kodak Company -- Correspondence.
Robb, James Preston, 1914-2004 -- Correspondence.
Montreal Neurological Institute -- History.

Wilder Penfield Digital Collection

Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series A (Administration) -- Sub-Series A/N (Administration, Neuro)

Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University

Letter from the Eastman Kodak Company to James Preston Robb, December 26, 1945. [Online image]. Wilder Penfield Digital Collection Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series A (Administration) -- Sub-Series A/N (Administration, Neuro) . Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University . Retrieved April 19, 2024 from http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/penfieldfonds/fullrecord.php?ID=10077

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Eastman Kodak Company.

Handwritten note in the upper left corner reads "Dr. Penfield, please return." Below that is an additional note in ink, "Show Dr Cove [or cone?], then file." Extensive handwritten note across the top of the letterhead. Reads, "DR ROBB, Dear Prest. The lamp could be placed behind the glass screen of amphitheatre. It would be well to write [???] at the Mtl. address + urge that they fill order at earliest moment. PLease show to Dr. Cove [Cone?] + Miss Flanagan. She may wish to notify Red Cross of delay. W.P."

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