Manuscript note on verso indicates that this is a photograph of 52 Queen Street where chloroform was discovered and where Simpson lived until his death.
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.
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.
Cartes de visite of James Young Simpson from page 34 of Sharpey's Album. Photographed by E. Dallas.
Part of an album of eminent scientists, surgeons, etc. with a collection of autographed letters and 17 small formal photographs.
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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.
Rear view of J. Y. Simpson between his son David and Captain Jervay. Manuscript note on verso: "The Backs. A discussion as to whose back was broadest. J. Y. S. had them photographed."
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 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.
Portrait of James Young Simpson. He is sitting in a chair holding his cane. His right arm is resting on a stack of books. Painted by T. Hamilton Crawford. An impression with the letters "ZGGU" is located in the bottom left hand corner of the...
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.