Introduction
The Mayos traveled to England on a number of occasions to receive honorary diplomas and memberships, speak at medical meetings and hospitals, and to connect with family.
Telegram from King George V, welcoming the Interstate Post Graduate Assembly (and Dr. Charlie) to England in July of 1925.
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
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Dr. William J. Mayo
The Royal Society of Medicine
London, England
William James Mayo
1921
The Medical and Chirurgical Society of London was officially formed in 1805 to promote discourse and communication among practitioners of the “several branches of the medical profession,” and to found a library. It was granted a Royal Charter in 1834. In 1907, a supplementary Royal Charter gave the society its current name. Dr. Will received this letter and certificate upon election to the society as an Honorary Fellow.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
William James Mayo
July 31, 1913
The Royal College of Surgeons began as a trade guild, the Company of Barber-Surgeons, in 1540. An Act of Parliament split the group in1745, and in 1800 the Company of Surgeons was granted a Royal Charter, becoming the Royal College of Surgeons of London (later RCS England). The college works to promote surgical specialties in medicine. This certificate was awarded to Dr. Will upon his election as an Honorary Fellow.
University of Leeds
England
William J. Mayo
July 13, 1923
Notification of the conferment of an Honorary Doctor of Science degree, with personal letter and invitation.
Dr. Charlie Mayo
The Royal Society of Medicine
London, England
Charles Horace Mayo
1926
The Medical and Chirurgical Society of London was officially formed in 1805 to promote discourse and communication among practitioners of the “several branches of the medical profession,” and to found a library. It was granted a Royal Charter in 1834. In 1907 a supplementary Royal Charter gave the society its current name. Dr. Charlie received this certificate upon election to the society as an Honorary Fellow.
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Charles Horace Mayo
February 22, 1920
The Royal College of Surgeons began as a trade guild, the Company of Barber-Surgeons, in 1540. An Act of Parliament split the group in1745, and in 1800 the Company of Surgeons was granted a Royal Charter, becoming the Royal College of Surgeons of London (later RCS England). The college works to promote surgical specialties in medicine. This certificate was awarded to Dr. Charlie upon his election as an Honorary Fellow.
University of Leeds, England
Charles H. Mayo
July 23, 1929
Letter relating to the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
London Hospital Medical College and Dental School
England
Charles H. Mayo
June 2, 1925
Program for the Distribution of Prizes to the students. Dr. Charlie was the guest presenter for the ceremony.
Brothers
University of Manchester
England
William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo
May 15, 1929
Correspondence and program relating to the conferment of Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees on both Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie.