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- Extent:
- 2.1 linear feet
- Abstract:
- The George Bacon Wood Papers collection documents George Bacon Wood's professional and personal life from 1813 to 1870. Dr. George Bacon Wood was an accomplished physician and author, and also lectured at several medical institutions in the Philadelphia region. Materials located in the collection include correspondence, manuscript drafts, lecture notes, financial material, and some graphic material. The collection contains six series arranged by their relative size: "Correspondence," "Writings," "Professional Affiliations," "Teaching Material," "Graphic Material and Ephemera," and "Financial Material." Researchers interested in the life of George Bacon Wood, or of early- nineteenth century medical practice will find documents of significance in these papers.
Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]