Introduction
Dr. Will is known to have toured Italy at least once (in 1910) to review clinics, and probably made other stops as his later travel in Europe allowed. Dr. Charlie also visited Italy as part of the European tour of the Interstate Post Graduate Assembly in 1925.
Dr. Charles H. Mayo with a group of visitng Italian physicians
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
Commendatore dell’ Ordine della Corona d’Italia, Insignia
[Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy]
William James Mayo
April 25, 1932
The order was formed in 1868 to commemorate the unification of Italy. It was suppressed upon the formation of the Republic of Italy in 1946. The award was given for meritorious service or achievement.
Società Tosco-Umbra Di Chirurgia
[Tuscan-Umbrian Society of Surgery, Italy]
William J. Mayo
April 19, 1935
The society was founded in 1934 for the study and advancement of surgery in Tuscany and Umbria, Italy. This letter is a notification of election as a corresponding member in the society.
La Societá Medico-Chirurgica di Bologna
[The Society of Medicine and Surgery of Bologna, Italy]
William J. Mayo
March 21, 1924
Founded in 1802, the society supports the study and progress of surgery, medicine and other related scientific fields. This certificate was presented to Dr. Will as a corresponding member.
Società Piemontese di Chirurgia
[Society of Surgery, Piedmont, Italy]
William J. Mayo
1931
Established by Dr. Mario Donati in 1931, the society elected Dr. Will to corresponding membership during its founding year.
R. Romanae Medicorum Academiae
[Royal Academy of Medicine of Rome, Italy]
Wilhelmo J. Mayo
[William J. Mayo]
January 7, 1923
Certificate presented to Dr. Will as an Honorary Foreign Member of the academy.
Dr. Charlie Mayo
Commendatore dell’ Ordine della Corona d’Italia
[Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy]
Charles Horace Mayo
April 23, 1932
The order was formed in 1868 to commemorate the unification of Italy. It was suppressed upon the forming of the Republic of Italy in 1946. The award was given for meritorious service or achievement.
R. Romanae Medicorum Academiae
[Royal Academy of Medicine of Rome, Italy]
Carolo Mayo
[Charles H. Mayo]
March 1, 1927
Certificate presented to Dr. Charlie for honorary membership in the society.