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Niles T. Quales papers, 1908-1988
- Title
- Niles T. Quales papers, 1908-1988
- Identifier
- P1420
- Date
- 1908-1988
- Description
- Biographical notes, clippings, and a photo of a prominent Norwegian physician in Chicago, who emigrated with a group from Voss in 1859. Trained as a veterinarian in Norway, he saw service as a hospital attendant during the Civil War. After the war he studied at Rush Medical College and received his M.D. in 1868. Includes "House Built by Father, City Physician: 1868-1870" (2 pages), photocopied clippings, 2 photographs.
- Location: 12/A/1
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Clippings
- Manuscripts
Collection
Citation
Quales, Niles Theodore, 1831-1914, “Niles T. Quales papers, 1908-1988,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12102.