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Edward A. Schumann papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/244
Scope and Contents This small collection of letters, pathological specimen registers, speeches and writings, and miscellaneous material, 1903-1963, documents the career and obstetric and gynecological practice of Edward A. Schumann. Series 1 contains three folders of letters, 1916-1958, from, primarily, obstetricians and gynecologists. The letters concern Schumann's speaking engagements; his presidency of the American Gynecological Society; his appointment as professor of gynecology at the...
Dates: 1903 - 1963
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward Barton notes on the lectures of Nathaniel Chapman

 Item
Identifier: 10a 26
Scope and Contents

Two volumes of notes on 52 lectures on materia medica delivered by Nathaniel Chapman between Nov. 8, 1814 and Mar. 1, 1815 at the University of Pennsylvania. Vol. 1 (123 leaves) contains lectures 1 (Nov. 8, 1814) through 25 (Dec. 22, 1814). Vol. 2 (leaves 124-247) contains lectures 26 (Dec. 23, 1814) through 52 (Mar. 1, 1815).

Dates: 1814-11 - 1815-03
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward Jenner holograph letters to Charles Murray, Secretary to the National Vaccine Establishment

 Collection
Identifier: 10a 142
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 17 letters from Edward Jenner to Charles Murray, the Secretary of the National Vaccine Establishment in England. The letters discuss ongoing efforts to gain support for vaccination against smallpox, affairs of the National Vaccine Establishment, and vaccination news, including notable remarks and publications on inoculation and vaccination. The letters also mention the Royal Jennerian Society, the London Vaccination Institute, and the French Vaccine Committee.

Dates: 1806-1817
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward L. Bauer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/319
Scope and Contents Organized into four series: I. Manuscripts, 1940 & 1955. II. Typescripts, 1921-1941. III. Galley proof[n.d.] IV. Reprints, 1920-1945.The collection contains manuscripts, 1940 & 1955, typescripts, 1921-1941, a galley proof, [n.d.], and reprints, 1920-1945, documenting Dr. Edward L. Bauer’s career with the Department of Health of the City of Philadelphia. The collection also contains a few items post-dating Dr. Bauer’s employment at the Department of Health. Series 1...
Dates: 1920 - 1955
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward Maynard daybook

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/240
Scope and Contents

Daybook, 1839 Aug. 2-1840 Mar. 9, attributed to Edward Maynard, describing dental practice in upstate New York and Washington, D.C. Entries list patient’s name, notes on case or dental procedure, and fee charged. Occasional diagrams included.

Dates: 1839 - 1840
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward Oram Shakespeare papers

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Identifier: MSS 2/338
Scope and Contents The papers of Edward Oram Shakespeare reflect the versatility of his interests. The bulk of the medically-related papers concern his work on the Cholera Commission, as an attendee at the International Sanitary Conference and during his service in the Spanish American War. Other medical material includes publications and correspondence. Most of non-medical material consists of family papers, which contain a great deal of genealogical material.Original order was almost...
Dates: 1727 - 1916; Majority of material found within 1876 - 1900
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward P. Davis letter to Edward T. Bruen

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/136
Scope and Contents

Letter, 10 Mar. 1888, containing Davis’ application to Edward T. Bruen as Secretary of the Medical Staff for the position of Attending Obstetrician at Philadelphia Hospital. Davis describes his medical training and experience in obstetrics.

Dates: 1888
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Edward Wigglesworth case notes

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/152
Scope and Contents

Daily account, 1 Feb.-5 April [1865?], describing symptoms and reactions to treatment of unnamed male patient suffering from bladder or stomach disorder.

Dates: 1865
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Elijah Griffiths notes on the lectures of Benjamin Rush

 Item
Identifier: 10a 106
Scope and Contents

Volume 2 (97 leaves) of a set of lecture notes from Benjamin Rush’s lectures delivered at the University of Pennsylvania. Includes conclusion of lectures on physiology (digestion, nutrition and reproduction), pathology (causes of disease), and therapeutics.

Dates: 1797 - 1798
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Elijah Petty essay on pulmonary tuberculosis

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2/007
Scope and Contents

Essay written by Elijah D. Petty in June, 1857, describes phthisis pulmonalis [pulmonary tuberculosis], its cause, duration, termination, pathology, symptoms, and treatment.

Dates: 1857
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Building Committee 5
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Girvin, John H. (John Harper) 5
Gross, Samuel D. (Samuel David) 5
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Parrish, Joseph 5
Radbill, Samuel X. 5
United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (Board of Naval Surgeons) 5
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Blockley Almshouse 4
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Curie, Marie 4
Deaver, John B. (John Blair) 4
Fowlers and Wells’ Phrenological Cabinet 4
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Keen, William W. (William Williams) 4
McDaniel, W. B., II (Walton Brooks) 4
Medical Library Association 4
Mid-Eastern Regional Medical Library Service 4
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Pepper, William 4
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 4
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Stillé, Alfred 4
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Tyson, James 4
United States. Navy 4
Wistar, Caspar 4
Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania 4
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College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Board of Trustees 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Committee on the Revision of the Pharmacopoeia 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Office of the Executive Director 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Section on General Medicine 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Section on Ophthalmology 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Section on Otolaryngology 3
College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Trustees of the Building Fund 3
Da Costa, J. M. (Jacob Mendes) 3
Hare, Robert 3
Harvard Medical School 3
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Horner, William E. (William Edmonds) 3
Hunter, Robert J. (Robert John) 3
James, Thomas C. (Thomas Chalkley) 3
Jenner, Edward 3
Leverson, Montague R. (Montague Richard), 1830-1925 3
Medical Documentation Service (Philadelphia, Pa.) 3
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Micozzi, Marc S. 3
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Muller, George P. (George Paul) 3
Neilson, Thomas R. (Thomas Rundle) 3
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Parke, Thomas 3
Philadelphia General Hospital. School of Nursing 3

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