This collection contains the papers of Dr. Linwood D. Keyser, a urologist in Roanoke, Virginia during the first half of the 20th century. The nature of these items suggests that nearly all of them had all been framed and hung in Dr. Keyser's office. The collection consists almost entirely of diplomas, certificates, photographs, and reproductions of artwork.

Dr. Keyser's activities and accomplishments are documented in a number of items, including diplomas from the University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Minnesota; a license to practice medicine in the state of Maryland; a Virginia State Board of Medical Examiners certificate, an appointment to the Medical Section of the Army Officers' Reserve Corps, and membership certificates in various professional organizations. Also included are membership certificates from three fraternal organizations and a certificate appointing Dr. Keyser's father, Ernest L. Keyser, the postmaster of Roanoke, Virginia.

The images in the collection consist largely of portrait-style photographs of other physicians, many of which have been inscribed to Dr. Keyser. Included is a photo of Dr. William Mayo wearing surgical garb in a surgical preparation room, and three photos of Dr. Keyser and other physicians in this same room. The collection also contains images of other famous and historical figures in medicine, obtained from magazines and other sources. Other images in the collection include photographs of various medical buildings as well as postcard sets depicting medical buildings of Rochester, Minnesota, and scenes from the history of anaesthesia. Also included is a 15-card Copley color card set containing images from Edwin Austin Abbey's Quest of the Holy Grail with captions.