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Filtering by: Subject Simpson, James Young, Sir, 1811-1870 Year Unknown

Home of James Young Simpson

Description:	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.
Date Submitted:	undated

First baby delivered by anesthesia

Description:	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.
Date Submitted:	undated

Bust of James Young Simpson

Description:	Photograph of a bust of James Young Simpson in St. Andrew Chapel, Westminster Abbey.
Date Submitted:	undated

Grave of James Young Simpson

Description:	Photograph of the grave of James Young Simpson, Bart. Manuscript note on verso: "Harreston Cemetery Edin."
Date Submitted:	undated

Sir James Young Simpson

Description: Signed photograph of J. Y. Simpson. Photographed by Pollock.

Date Submitted: undated

The Backs

Description:	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."
Date Submitted:	undated

James Young Simpso

Description: Photograph of James Young Simpson sitting. Facsimile signature.

Date Submitted: undated

Birthplace of James Young Simpson

Description:	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.
Date Submitted:	undated

James Young Simpson

Description:	Portrait of James Young Simpson standing with both hands on the back of a chair. Manuscript note on verso: "in the fifties."
Date Submitted:	undated