Sir Arnold Theiler

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Collection of photos and memorabilia of Sir Arnold Theiler (1867 - 1936), widely known as the founder of veterinary science in South Africa. Most of the photos in the collection were donated to the Jotello F. Soga Library by Prof A. Verster.

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Sir Arnold Theiler (26/03/1867 - 24/07/1936) : general history
(2007)
Sir Arnold Theiler (1867 - 1936) was the father of veterinary science in South Africa. He was an outstanding researcher, administrator and teacher and made an enduring contribution to various disciplines both in South Africa and internationally. He was born in Frick, Switzerland in 1867. He qualified as a veterinarian in Zurich. In 1891 he packed his bags, few books, microscope and surgical instruments and took the steamer to the Cape, and then by train and post-chaise he travelled to Pretoria. He first worked as a farm hand at Irene Estates. It was here that he lost his left hand in a chaff cutter. At the end of that year he started practicing as a vet in Pretoria. In 1893 his reputation was established when he offered to prepare vaccine to combat an outbreak of smallpox among mine workers on the Witwatersrand. His success led to his appointment as state veterinarian in 1896. On 11th May 1896 he was officially sworn in as State Veterinarian for the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek.
Sir Arnold Theiler's postcards
(2007)
Scanned images of postcards from Arnold Theiler's travels sent to his family and friends. The postcards are from the Sir Arnold Theiler collection donated to the Jotello F. Soga Library by Prof Anna Verster in 2007.
Bibliography on Sir Arnold Theiler
(2007)
Short bibliography on the literature that highlights the life and times of Sir Arnold Theiler
Theiler memorial postage stamp
(2007)
A memorial postage stamp was issued on 9th October 1991 to commemorate Sir Arnold Theiler 's life and his important contribution to animal health in South Africa.
The Theiler Memorial Trust
(2007)
During 1988, the "Theiler Memorial Trust" was created by his daughter Margaret Theiler in memory of his pioneer work. The aim of this Trust is to promote Veterinary Science in southern Africa by means of annual awards.
Signature of Sir Arnold Theiler in the UNISA Honorary doctorates graduation book
Unknown (2008-08-06T08:27:41Z)
Photo album of Lady Emma Sophie Theiler
(2007-10-11T07:49:47Z)
A collection of photos of Lady Emma Sophie (nee Jegge) Theiler, her father and mother.
In memoriam : Max Theiler, 1899 - 1972
Unknown (South African Veterinary Association, 1973)
Short biography to reflect on the life and work of the scientist Max Theiler, youngest child of Sir Arnold Theiler, who died on 11 August 1972. Max Theiler's work was of importance in the light of his discoveries concerning yellow fever and his pioneer efforts to understand the arthropod-borne viruses.
In memoriam : Gertrud Theiler, 11 September 1897 - 2 May 1986
Walker, Jane B. (South African Veterinary Association, 1987-06)
Short biography of Dr Gertrud Theiler, eldest daughter of Sir Arnold Theiler, who died on 2 May 1986 and thus brought to an end an era in the history of both the Theiler family and scientific endeavour in South Africa which spanned some 90 years.
Rickets and other deficiency diseases of the osseous system
Theiler, Arnold, Sir, 1867-1936 (South African Veterinary Association, 1976)
This is probably the last lecture Sir Arnold Theiler gave to BVSc students at Onderstepoort, 1936. He died in London soon afterwards. The lecture was made available by Dr M. de Lange, who graduated in 1936.
Theiler - his personal significance today
Gutsche, Thelma (South African Veterinary Association, 1985-03)
Delivered on the occasion of the First Faculty day of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria on 5 September 1984.
Behandeling der runderpest : rapport van het proefstation te Waterval-Pretoria, onder leiding van H.H. Jean Danysz en Dr. Bordet, van het Instituut Pasteur te Parijs, gezonden om de besmettelijhe ziekten in de Z.A. Republiek te bestudeeren, met medewerking van H. A. Theiler, gouvernements veearts der Z.A. Republiek, te Waterval, van den 15den Februari tot den 15den Juni 1897
Danysz, M. Jean; Bordet, J.; Theiler, Arnold, Sir, 1867-1936 (Pretoria : "Volksstem" Drukkerij, 1897, 2007-03-22T07:48:11Z)
Report presented to the Government of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek on the 18th June 1897 about the rinderpest serum method to replaced Robert Koch's bile technique of inoculation. The Z.A.R. appealed to the Pasteur Institute in Paris for assistance and Jean Bordet (1870-1961) and Jean Danysz (1860-1928) studied with the co-operation of Arnold Theiler rinderpest at the Waterval laboratory, Pretoria. (Source: Arnold Theiler 18677-1936: his life and times / by Gertrud Theiler, p. 4.)
Raphael Blanchard(*) and colleagues.
Unknown (2007-03-06T10:36:07Z)
The Blanchard Code of 1889 "Regles de la Nomenclature des Entres Organises adoptees par le Congres International de Zoologie" (Blanchard, 1890) was introduced at the 1st International Congress of Zoology (Paris, 1889)
Kenneth, Nigel and Murray Green
(2007-03-06T08:49:51Z)
Photo of the 3 sons of Henry Hamilton Green, Kenneth, Nigel and Murray during the period 1940-1945.
Margaret and Getrud Theiler at the Theiler statue
(2007-03-06T08:21:24Z)
Photo taken during a visit of Theiler's daughters, Margaret and Gertrud, to the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, January 1980.
Hinds children
Gilham Studio (2006-09-27T08:23:39Z)
Photograph of the three children of C.F. Hinds, by Gilham Studio, Pretoria. C.F. Hinds was a clerk at the Daspoort Laboratory and the junior assistant to H.F.W.King.
Postcard sent to Lady Theiler
Unknown (2006-09-27T07:37:53Z)
Postcard sent to Lady Theiler from Gert on 15/1/1924. Words on postcard: My latest form of sport. Photo taken during an actual race - which I entered after only having taken a boby down twice before!!! We are having the time of our lives here, never had such excellent conditions in any of our previous years. Entering another boby race on Wednesday - but with another breaksman - not that I'll be anywhere near the winner but it is all great fun & lots of thrills and excitement. Love Gert.
Postcard sent to Margaret and Gertrud Theiler
Theiler, Max (2006-09-27T07:10:51Z)
Postcard sent from Max Theiler to his two sisters, Magaret and Gertrud in 1913. Words on postcard: Schützengraben 3, Basel 24/1/13. Dear sisters. I asked mother about you coming to Basel on Fastnacht. She said yes, if Frau Bachmann lets you come. Mother will write to Frau Bachmann soon. So you'll be able to hear soon. Thank you very much for your photo's. You must buy some more printing paper and print some for W. & Wy. Kerny(?). Also some for Ries. As soon you receive this P.C. send me a Pendelbury arithmetic. I remain, Max.
Dr J.H.R. Bisschop and family
Unknown (2006-09-27T06:45:00Z)
Dr Bisschop, a student of the University College of the Transvaal, worked under Sir Arnold Theiler as an assistant in the animal hospital at Onderstepoort. In 1926, after 2 years at Onderstepoort, Sir Arnold Theiler sent him to Armoedsvlakte to take charge of the newly instituted bonemeal feeding experiments. In 1929 Bisschop visited Sir Arnold Theiler in Berne.
Sir Arnold Theiler (1867-1936)
(2006-09-27T06:18:36Z)
Passport photo of Sir Arnold Theiler.

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