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Record book of the Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6/005-03

Scope and Contents

Volume documenting diagnosis and treatment of patients in Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital, 1900 Nov. 7-1902 Oct. 27. Includes case histories, symptoms, and x-ray analysis of each patient; occasional treatment of cancers, skin disorders, and tuberculosis included. Records primarily kept by George E. Pfahler. Includes folder of supplementary material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900 - 1902

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Roentgen Laboratory established at Philadelphia General Hospital by Daniel E. Hughes and Charles L. Leonard in 1900. From 1900 to Oct. 1902, George E. Pfahler supervised the laboratory and performed over 800 examinations, including the second x-ray diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Full Extent

.2 Linear feet (1 volume and 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Record book of the Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Physical Storage Information

External Documents

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States

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