Sanford Cleve Kirkham Character in Antipodean Moon | World Anvil

Sanford Cleve Kirkham

Dr Sanford Cleve Kirkham (a.k.a. Cleaver)

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Standing 5' 11" tall, wide with tanned skin

Facial Features

He has knowing brown eyes and short, curly white hair worn combed over.

Apparel & Accessories

He usually wears immaculate, fashionable clothes that are slightly too big

Mental characteristics

Personal history

1822 - Born in Edinburgh 1837 - Went to University of Edinburgh 1845 - Became Resident at the Royal Infirmary of Edinbugh 1846 - Married to Mairi McLean 1850 - Emigrated to the Crown Colony of South Australia 1852 - Daughter Mary born 1859 - Son Malcolm born 1864 - Family perished in house fire while Sanford worked the night shift at the Adelaide Royal Hospital - ceased medical practice 1865 - After sobering, returned to medical practice, but with new focus on the mind and alienism - returned to England 1865-1869 - Worked at Bethlem Royal Hospital 1870 - Returned to Adelaide, just as previous Head of Adelaide Lunatic Asylum set up at new Asylum at Parkside. 1875 - Assumed position of Head of Adelaide Lunatic Asylum 1886 - (25 Feb) Appointed Director of the Commercial Bank of South Australia after Board spill

Employment

Doctor of Alienism Chair of Adelaide Lunatic Asylum on North Terrace, Adelaide

Accomplishments & Achievements

Inspired by the work of Josef Breuer, Sandford is developing his own theories and practice in the new field of psychoanalysis. As Sanford didn't publish his findings, Sigmund Freud is credited with founding this new field of treatment.

Mental Trauma

1864 Family perished in house fire while Sanford worked the night shift at the Adelaide Royal Hospital - ceased medical practice for a year - fell into the bottle for a year

Personality Characteristics

Personality Quirks

This man has a moody feel about him.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Associating with Charles Howard Angus, James Sinclair Hindmarsh and James Arthur Howard since 24 Feb 1886.

Family Ties

Cousin of 8th Earl of Wemyss

Standing 5' 11" tall, wide with tanned skin, this man has a moody feel about him. He has knowing brown eyes and short, curly white hair is worn combed over. He usually wears immaculate, fashionable clothes that are slightly too big. Aged Head Alienist

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Honorary & Occupational Titles
Doctor of Medicine (from 1845) Doctor of Alienism (from 1865) Chair of Adelaide Lunatic Asylum on North Terrace, Adelaide (from 1875) Director of the Commercial Bank of South Australia (from 25 Feb 1886)
Age
64
Date of Birth
07 December 1822
Birthplace
Edinburgh, Scotland
Children
Current Residence
Adelaide
Gender
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Short, curly white hair is worn combed over
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
5f'11"
Weight
120 lb
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Known Languages
English
Latin

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Oct 25, 2020 09:11 by Ben

What has become of my fine colony?