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George Coates papers, 1897; 1909-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear feet (2 volumes and 1 folder)
Abstract:
The George Coates papers cover the years 1897 and 1909 to 1910. The collection consists of two volumes, one of answers to surgical examination questions from the University of Pennsylvania in 1897; the other from 1909 to 1910, containing Coates' expenses for the years and what seems to be an address book of Philadelphia-area physicians. Also included in the collection are the questions to the examination questions. George Coates was Coates was an ear, nose, and throat specialist. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1874. He graduated with A.B. in 1894 and an M.D. in 1897 from the University of Pennsylvania. Coates served as Assistant Surgeon during the Spanish-American War in the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the Navy, Coates was a resident physician at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children until 1901, when he opened up his own practice at 1721 Pine Street in Philadelphia. He was elected a Fellow of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia in...(see more)

Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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George Gillasspy notes on lectures delivered by Benjamin Smith Barton and Benjamin Rush at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1797-1798 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:
This notebook, kept by George Gillasspy (also "Gillaspy"), records the content of lectures delivered by Benjamin Smith Barton and Benjamin Rush at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1797 and 1798. These lectures touch upon a wide range of topics within materia medica, physiology, pathology and therapeutics, and represent the foundations of late eighteenth century medical education.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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David Greenman notes on Materia Medica lectures delivered by Adam Kuhn at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1785 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:
This book of notes was kept by David Greenman during a course of Materia Medica lectures delivered by Dr. Adam Kuhn at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1785. The lecture notes themselves are not limited to Materia Medica in the strictest sense, in that they also include some information about physiology, pathology and therapeutics. The notebook is briefly inscribed by Dr. Edward Cutbush (1772-1843) an officer and surgeon in the United States Navy.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Katharine E. Reichert photograph albums, scrapbooks, and papers, 1934-1979 (inclusive) 1951-1953 (bulk)

Extent:
1.33 linear feet (7 boxes)
Abstract:
Katharine "Kay" E. Reichert was an Air Force nurse who served with the Far East Air Force in Japan during the Korean War. After her return to the United States, Reichert earned her B.S. in Nursing Education from the University of Pennsylvania and then her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The bulk of this collection is comprised of photo albums and scrapbooks documenting daily life and excursions to destinations around Japan. Also included are official and personal papers and ephemera, yearbooks from Reichert's studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and artifacts such as medical bag and equipment, military insignias and honors, and door signs.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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I.S. (Isadore Schwaner) Ravdin Papers, 1912-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:
189 cubic feet
Abstract:
I. S. Ravdin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1918, and would spend the next fifty plus years of his career associated with Penn. During that period he rose to the posts of the John Rhea Barton Professor of Surgery, Director of the Harrison Department of Surgical Research, and Chief of Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. During World War II Ravdin was Commander of the 20th General Hospital. The Papers of I. S. Ravdin reflect the entire range of his personal and professional interest, including his work as a surgeon, hospital administrator, military career, and private practice.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Building Dedication Committees Records, 1904-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 cubic feet
Abstract:
The administration of Provost Charles C. Harrison, 1894-1910, was responsible for the second great building expansion at the University of Pennsylvania. This collection documents the preparations for the dedications of several buildings constructed at the University of Pennsylvania between 1904 and 1912.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Eliot Stellar Papers, 1938-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
47 cubic feet
Abstract:
Eliot Stellar, a noted physiological psychologist, was a professor in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania from 1960 – 1993, and provost from 1973 – 1978. He was also active in many professional societies, including the American Philosophical Society. The Eliot Stellar Papers, 1938-1993, document the professional activities of Dr. Stellar -- his teaching, research, his administrative duties at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his responsibilities with other organizations outside the University.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Frank D. Levy Memorabilia Collection, 1917-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 items
Abstract:
Frank David Levy attended the College of the University of Pennsylvania for two years before entering the Medical School. At Penn he was a member of the Flexner Medical Society and the Phi Delta Upsilon social fraternity. After earning his M.D. in 1917, he had his internship at the Philadelphia General Hospital for one year from 1917 to 1918. These four items relate to Dr. Levy's years as a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania and as an intern at Philadelphia General Hospital.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Josiah C. McCracken Papers, 1906-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
Josiah C. McCracken's outstanding athletic abilities led to his admission to the University of Pennsylvania in 1896. At Penn, he was elected president of his class for four years, and served as president of the Christian Association for three years. He also graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1901. McCracken would spend a good part of his career in China where he served as chief surgeon of St. Luke's Hospital. The collection, though small in volume, represents two important aspects of Josiah C. McCracken's rich and splendid life--his brilliant achievement as an all-round star athlete at Penn and his life-long devotion to the development of medicine in China.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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