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Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 2/349

Abstract The Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst Papers document the military and professional accomplishments of this noted physician. Ashhurst (1876-1932) established himself as a prominent surgeon and teacher in Philadelphia, and also served as in various medical capacities during World War I. The collection encompasses two series: “Military Service,” and “Subject Files,” and dates from 1895, 1904-1933, 1963, and undated. Researchers interested in the career of Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst, or in the...

Dates: 1895, 1904-1933, 1963, undated

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

Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers I

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MSS 2/072

Scope and Contents This small collection of Astley P. C. Ashhurst's correspondence, 1902 (1920-1932), documents his association with the American Surgical Association and the Interurban Surgical Society as well as his friendship with noted physicians and surgeons, including Harvey Cushing and D'Arcy Power. Most items contain little substantial information and were probably retained for their autograph value. Series 1.1 contains general correspondence, 1902-1932, filed alphabetically by...

Dates: 1902 - 1932

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

Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P-APCA

Scope and Contents

This collection contains over 350 photographs of surgical techniques, practices, and cases which require surgery; orthopedic surgery patients; skiagraphs of fractured bones; and other related images. The majority of the images can be found in Ashhurst's Surgery; its principles and practice, for students and practitioners (1914).

Dates: circa 1900-1920

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

Autograph case of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Collection

Identifier: CPP-AUTO

Scope and Contents Autograph collections were popular during the 19th century. Individual collectors and libraries sought autographs, manuscripts, letters, and signatures of well-known people. The Historical Medical Library maintains its own collection of autographs, likely compiled by previous librarians. The collection consists mainly of correspondence; however, a good number are facsimiles of the original held at other institutions. Please visit the link below for an inventory of the...

Dates: circa 1800-1900

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

Awards and certificates collection

Collection — Flat File: Case 3, Drawer: 1

Identifier: AC.1

Abstract

This collection consists of awards, certificates, and diplomas primarily found during the archives survey in the summer and fall of 2015. This is an artifical collection, meaning that few of the items have connections amongst them, and are related only by form. Additional items are added to the collection as necessary.

These items also seemingly have no links to any collections currently in the Archives.

Dates: 1833 - 1924

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

Benham family papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2/333

Booksellers' description Account book collection, Thomas Benham, M.D., John Benham, M.D., and others. (Broome, Conesville, and Windham, NY; 1796-1863, and later) Comprises approximately twenty single thick wrappered account books (some bound with multiple gatherings) and several hundred items of miscellaneous paper ephemera, primarily 1840s-1870s, of related interest. Apparently representing three generations of doctors in one family, serving a very rural area of New York State, some 35 miles southwest of...

Dates: 1796 - 1905

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

Benjamin Archer notes on the lectures of Benjamin Rush

Collection

Identifier: 10a 136

Scope and Contents

Two volumes of an incomplete set of notes on lectures delivered by Benjamin Rush at the University of Pennsylvania from 1804 to 1805. Vol. 1 (p. 1-43) contains brief notes on his section on physiology including the pulse and the mind. Vol. 2 (p. 132-260) contains notes on his sections on therapeutics and the practice of medicine.

Dates: 1804 - 1805

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

Benjamin Bird notes on lectures from the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2/246

Scope and Contents

B. L. Bird’s notes on lectures at University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1835-1836. Lecturers are: Robley Dunglison on therapeutics; Eli Geddings on physiology; Nathaniel Potter on practice of medicine; and N. R. Smith on surgery, particularly gunshot wounds. Includes recipes.

Dates: 1835 - 1836

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

Benjamin Coates cashbook and ledger

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2/095

Scope and Contents Two volumes documenting B. H. Coates’ financial situation and medical practice in Philadelphia, 18421853. Cash book contains a chronological account of Coates’ expenses and receipts, 19 July 18456 June 1853; several accounts carried over from the ledger of practice. Ledger of practice, 18421846, organized alphabetically by name of patient or account, includes notes on procedures performed, identification and address of patients, and settlement of accounts. Ledger includes a copy of Coates’...

Dates: 1842 - 1853

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

Benjamin Coles commonplace book

Item — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS 2/041

Scope and Contents

"Anthropologica nova seu liber medicus manualis, scrip[si]t. Binj. Coles, G. Fosters, 8 Septem[be]r. 1735."

Contains 171 entries including definitions, medical recipes, and prescriptions for ailments, diseases, and pregnancy. Occasional entries concern matters of materia medica or natural history.

Dates: circa 1730s

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

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Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers

Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers I

Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst photograph collection

Autograph case of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Awards and certificates collection

Benham family papers

Benjamin Archer notes on the lectures of Benjamin Rush

Benjamin Bird notes on lectures from the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Benjamin Coates cashbook and ledger

Benjamin Coles commonplace book

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