Amentia Collected Papers
TitleAmentia Collected Papers
ReferenceMS0560
Level of descriptionfonds
Datec1918-1935
Admin./ biographical historyDr. Thomas Brushfield (1858–1937) was an English psychiatrist who worked in the field of intellectual disability. He was the son of Dr Thomas Nadauld Brushfield (1828–1910) who was an authority in the same field as his son.
Thomas Brushfield is noted for describing “Brushfield spots” which are small white, grey or brown spots which appear on the periphery of the iris.
Brusfield was the medical superintendent of the Fountain Hospital in Tooting, from 1914 to 1927. He died on 17 May 1937, aged 79.
Thomas Brushfield is noted for describing “Brushfield spots” which are small white, grey or brown spots which appear on the periphery of the iris.
Brusfield was the medical superintendent of the Fountain Hospital in Tooting, from 1914 to 1927. He died on 17 May 1937, aged 79.
Scope and ContentThe collection consists of 31 volumes of collected papers containing subjects such as epilepsy, genetics, mental health, paralysis, psychology and other conditions in children. Some volumes are in two parts.
Volume 15 is CLOSED as it contains patient information.
Volume 15 is CLOSED as it contains patient information.
Extent39 Volumes
LanguageEnglish
System of arrangementAs described in the Scope and Content
Conditions governing accessBy appointment only. See College website for contact details of the Archives.
Conditions governing reproductionNo photocopying permitted
Persons keyword Thomas Brushfield, fl 1886-1937, surgeon
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