Seth B. Perry Collection 1913-1950

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Health Sciences Library
Health Sciences Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 980582
509 North 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23298-0582
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-9898
Fax: (804) 828-6089

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of various items from Perry's life that show his vast array of interests, from a college textbook to the analytical breakdown of a soybean farm. The collection focus's mostly on Perry's medical work and not on his political or civic duties.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Seth Bridgman Perry was born in Williamston, NC on 16 December 1888. Originally a student at the University College of Medicine, Perry transferred to the Medical College of Virginia. Perry was the president of the Masonic club, as well as a member of Kappa Psi fraternity. He earned his MD in 1914.

Perry served in the Army in WW1 rising to the rank of Captain. While in the service he was able to attend the University of Edinburgh where he first studied surgery. Perry moved to Hopewell, VA after the war joining the Hopewell Medical Society. In 1915, he was one of the founding doctors in establishing Hopewell Hospital, now known as the John Randolph Medical Center. During all his years of practice, Perry was a member of the hospital administration as well as a staff doctor.

Perry was active in the Hopewell community as well. From 1928 to 1955, he served as a member of the City Council and several years as vice-mayor. After many years of service to his community, Perry suffered a heart attack in his office and died on 27 July, 1955 in Hopewell, VA.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Thomas Winston III
Arrangement:

Records are arranged in chronological order.

Physical description:
.8 linear ft. 12 items.