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Wells, Sumner Merrill, Jr.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1889 - 1966

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Dr. Sumner Merrill Wells, Jr. World War I and personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 146
Abstract Sumner Merrill Wells, Jr. (1889-1966) was a prominent physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bulk of his papers document Hospital Unit Q, during World War I. Wells served in this Red Cross Hospital unit, which was formed by the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Red Cross. Included are official reports and records of Hospital Unit Q, several drafts of "The History of Hospital Unit Q," photographs, postcards and some maps and clippings. In addition to the World War I materials are family papers,...
Dates: 1865-circa 1970