1934-03-27

Typewritten letter from W.W. Francis to Wilder Penfield regarding the Greek motto and letters that are to be part of the design of the Montreal Neurological Institute's (MNI) entrance. Francis writes of his embarrassment of sending Penfield an incorrectly spelled motto, and sends a corrected transcription. He also encourages Penfield to send this corrected motto to Mr. P [Barnet Phillips].

text.typescript.black and white 28.0 x 21.5 cm

English

Francis, William Willoughby, 1878- -- Correspondence.
Penfield, Wilder Graves, 1891-1976 -- Correspondence.
Montreal Neurological Institute -- History.
Greek letters.

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 W.W. Francis to Wilder Penfield, March 27, 1934. [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 16, 2024 from http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/penfieldfonds/fullrecord.php?ID=9813

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Francis, William Willoughby, 1878- .

This includes a separate small piece of paper containing words in Greek.

Handwritten note at top of letter "Send this letter [with] other white sheet. Keep [?] copy of Dr. Francis letter".

Greek writing at top left of letter:
"ΕΓΚΕΦΑΛΟΝ
ΤΡΩΘΕΝΤΑ
ΕΙΔΟΜΕΝ
ΙΑΘΕΝΤΑ".

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