Austin Civil War Roundtable

Guest Speaker: Bill J. Gurley, Ph.D.

“Sketching Their Scars, Salving Their Suffering: The Illustrated Medical Casebook of Dr. Henry M. Dye, Texas Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi”

Join us for a fascinating look at Civil War battlefield medicine in the Trans-Mississippi Theater.

Dr. Bill Gurley, an internationally recognized pharmaceutical sciences researcher and frequent lecturer on Civil War medicine, will share his research into the remarkable illustrated medical casebook of Dr. Henry M. Dye, a Texas surgeon from Plano who served in Arkansas throughout the Civil War.

Based on Dr. Gurley’s current book project, this presentation explores the wounds, treatments, and personal suffering of Confederate soldiers through Dr. Dye’s detailed medical observations and illustrations. Many of the cases involve Texas soldiers wounded at the Battle of Jenkins’ Ferry, Arkansas, in April 1864.

Through this extraordinary historical record, Dr. Gurley offers a unique window into the challenges faced by Civil War surgeons and the men whose lives depended upon their care.

Registration Opening Soon!

We are awaiting the dinner menu from Chez Zee. As soon as the menu is finalized, we will open registration and share the details.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special presentation!