%xmlchars; ]> MS0983 Guide to the Dr. Milton R. Kramer papers, 1916-1946 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2006

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Descriptive Summary Kramer, Milton R. Dr. Milton R. Kramer papers, 1916-1946 MS0983 1 Linear foot Materials in this collection include Milton Kramer's diplomas from high school and The George Washington University, certificates, books, and his medical bag (without instruments). They range in date from 1916-46. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Dr. Milton R. Kramer papers, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

The provenance of this collection is not known, they were accessioned from an old backlog in 2001.

Restrictions on Use

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Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. Milton R. Kramer was a graduate of The George Washington University; A.B. 1931, M.D. 1934. He graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School, New York City, in 1926. While at GW he was a member of the Kappa Nu fraternity. After graduating medical school he practiced medicine in Kings Co., New York. During World War II he was a draft board physician from 1941-45, and received a Selective Service Medal from Congress in 1946.

N.B. This history note was written in 2005

Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include Milton Kramer's diplomas from high school and The George Washington University, certificates, books, and his medical bag (without instruments). They range in date from 1916-46, and the provenance of this collection is not known, they were accessioned from an old backlog in 2001.

Collection Organization

Organized in one series.

Indexing Terms Individuals Kramer, Milton R. Corporate Entities George Washington University George Washington University. School of Medicine Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records 1 1 Diploma - George Kramer, Elementary School, New York, NY, 06/30/1916

1 2 Diploma - Sadie Kramer, Bay Ridge HS, New York, NY, 06/28/1918

1 3 Diploma - Milton Kramer, Elementary School, New York, NY, 01/31/1932

1 4 Diploma - Milton Kramer, Alexander Hamilton H.S., New York, NY, 06/30/1926

1 5 Membership certificate for Alexander Hamilton H.S. League of "The Arista", 03/02/1926

1 6 Membership certificate for Kappa Nu fraternity, 03/18/1928

1 7 Diploma - Milton Kramer, B.A., GW, 06/10/1931

1 8 Certificate - Kings Co., New York, certificate of Milton Kramer being on register of physicians and surgeons, 09/27/1934

1 9 Selective Service appointment of Milton Kramer as draft board physician, 04/22/1941

1 10 Certificate of appreciation to Milton Kramer for two years of service to the Selective Service, signed by FDR (facsimile), 1943 ca.

1 11 Certificate of appreciation to Milton Kramer for three years of service to the Selective Service, signed by FDR (facsimile), 1944 ca.

1 12 Certificate of appreciation to Milton Kramer for four years of service to the Selective Service, signed by Truman (facsimile), 1945 ca.

1 13 Certificate of Congress issuing Milton Kramer Selective Service Medal, signed by Truman (facsimile), 1946 ca.

2 1 Medical bag (no instruments),

2 2 Office Gynecology, 4th ed., 1945

2 3 Pictorial Handbook of Fracture Treatment, 2nd ed., 08/1947

2 4 Anatomy of the Human Body, 22nd ed., 1930

2 5 Prescription pad and address book, undated

Includes completed prescriptions for Dr. Kramer's patients.