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| first_name = Alexander Edward

| name = Kidd

| image = File:Kidd,_Alexander_Edward.jpg

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| death_date = 1944

| occupation = medical

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| elected_APS =

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| membership = ordinary fellow

| clubs = Dundee Rotary Club

| societies = Dundee & District Philatelic Society<br />Dundee Operatic Society<br />Association of School Medical Officers of Scotland

=== House Notes ===

=== Notes From Elsewhere ===

The first meeting which took place in the Dundee Arts Rooms was on Saturday 28 February 1925 as a result of the efforts of Dr A.E. Kidd, who was president of the society from 1921 to 1938. As numbers of members increased, the Annual Meeting in 1928 was moved to Perth which is the venue for the present day Annual meeting of ASPS. Dr Kidd's intereests lay in the stamps of the Balkans and his displays were well received by Scottish philatelic societies. he was also well known for his 14 volumes of 'Forgeries, Fakes and Frauds', and he was the first name entered in the Book of Scottish Philatelists.<br /><br />By Autobus in France" was the subject of an address given by Dr A.E. Kidd at Dundee Rotary Club in Kidds Rooms yesterday afternoon. Dr Kidd described his recent holiday experiences and impressions of France. He conveyed to the members of fraternal greetings from the Rotary Club of Aix, Chambery and Lyons. <br /><br />Dr A E Kidd was an Honorary Vice-President of the Society. Professionally, he was in charge of the Dundee Schools Medical Service and amongst his many hobbies was film and photography. [operatic]<br /><br />By the death on July 10 of Dr. A. E. KIDD, of Dundee, the Scottish School Medical Service has lost one of its pioneers.<br />Alexander Edward Kidd studied medicine at Dundee, at Edinburgh University, and at University College, London, graduating<br />M.B., C.M. at Edinburgh in 1894. In 1901 he also took his D.P.H. at St. Andrews University. "J. H." writes: Dr. Kidd had many interests, but the main one was his lifework- the health and well-being of the youngsters of Dundee. For over a quarter of a century he was in charge of pre-school and school medical administration in Dundee. As a member of the Territorial Army he saw service in the last war, and was in command of stationary and general hospitals in Serbia after being in France with the 3rd Highland Field Ambulancp of the famous 51st Division. His work was recognized and honoured by the British, Greek, and Serbian Governments. He received the O.B.E. and was mentioned five times in dispatches. Dr. Kidd retired from the School Medical Service in 1937 on attaining the age limit, but on the outbreak of war he took charge of Civil Defence casualty work and first-aid posts in Dundee. This post he held until failing health compelled him to give it up. In recognition of his services in the city he was made a Deputy Lieutenant in 1943-an honour which was well deserved and which he thoroughly appreciated. He was one of the founder members of the Association of School Medical Officers of Scotland. Indeed, if my memory is correct, he was its first honorary secretary. In due course he became president, and his period of office culminated in a successful conference in Edinburgh in the early 'twenties. It was during this time that my friendship with him deepened and I learned to appreciate in proper degree his sound professional knowledge, his powers of organization, and his downright common sense. He was a most delightful companion to adults and children alike. He would have celebrated his jubilee in medicine if he had survived until Aug. 1: it was on that date in 1894 that he was " capped " at Edinburgh University. He leaves behind among his colleagues very happy and unfading memories.