Manuscript note on verso indicates that this photograph shows the house in which James Young Simpson was born in June 1811. He lived in the one opposite for 13 years. Conflicting notes as to whether house was located in Edinburgh or Bathgate.
James Y. Simpson with his son David on the right and Captain Jervay on the left. Manuscript note on verso: "The Faces. David Simpson with his father's arm around his neck. Captain Jervay an American cousin." Captain Jervay was the nephew of Sir J....
Manuscript note on verso indicates that this is a photograph of Jessie Simpson. The same hand has written "Jessie" at the lower left corner of the photograph.
Portait of adult woman who was the first baby born of a mother to whom anesthesia had been administered. Photograph given to Howard Kelly by Eve Simpson, daugther of Sir James Simpson.
Extensive manuscript note on verso indicates that this is a photograph of coat of arms of James Young Simpson, given to H. A. K. by Miss Eve Blantyne Simpson.
Manuscript note on verso indicates that this is from a portrait of James Young Simpson's favorite dog Ruck. Recieved from Miss Eve B. Simpson, March 1901.