Mayo Family Travels
The Mayo family spent a number of weeks every year traveling to learn new medical techniques, share their experiences and consult with other physicians, educators, scientists and world leaders. Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie also served in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War I. A number of the diplomas and commissions awarded to the Mayo brothers during their travels hang in the Board of Governors Room of the Historical Suite, third floor of the Plummer Building.
The problem before us is so to exchange information, and so to educate men through travel that there shall develop a final, cosmopolitan system of medicine which will combine the best elements to be found in all countries. - Charles H. Mayo
To view the exhibit, navigate by clicking on the blue links in the guide below. You can return to this page anytime by clicking Back to Start.
Guide/ Contents
These links serve as your quick guide through our exhibit. Click on a link that interests you to find more information. To return to the first page click the top tab titled "Mayo Family Travels" or look for the Back to Start link in the Introduction on every page.
International Travels
Argentina | Australia and New Zealand | Austria | Belgium | Brazil | Canada | Czekoslovakia [Czech Republic] | Cuba | Denmark | Ecuador | England | Finland | France | Ireland | Italy | Mexico | Peru | Scotland | Serbia | Spain | Sweden
Diplomas, Memberships, and Awards
Original Medical Diplomas | United States Army Commendations and Awards | Awards and Memberships from United States | Awards and Memberships from International Organizations
Images courtesy of the W. Bruce Fye Center for the History of Medicine. For use permission, please contact Center staff.
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