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Cyrus Adler Papers, 1866-1942, 1907-1939 (bulk). (inclusive) 1907-1939 (bulk)

Extent:: 65 linear feet (129 boxes)
Abstract:: Cyrus Adler was a prominent Jewish scholar and communal builder. Born in 1863, he had a tremendous role in shaping much of Jewish America by the time of his death in 1940. The collection contains Dr. Adler's business correspondence and personal papers and spans much of his multi-faceted career. It also contains many papers connected to the formation and day-to-day business of the Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Learning. (See the Biography and Scope and Content Notes for a more detailed description of Adler's life and the collection.)

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

Isaac Leeser collection, 1822-1868 (inclusive) 1848-1867 (bulk)

Extent:: 25 linear feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

Records of the Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine II, 1968-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 58.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine was established in 1976 to promote to the scholarly community the rich historical resources of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's historical library and the Mütter Museum. The Institute sponsors conferences, occasional seminars, and short-term travel grants to researchers who require the resources of the museum and library. This collection documents the operation and programs of the Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine from 1968 to 2005, providing an in-depth view into the study of the history of medicine for more than three decades. The collection includes founding documents and records of the early history of the Institute, administrative records, budget and funding records, information regarding the Wood Fellowships and the Scholars-in Residence programs, information regarding events held by the Institute and information regarding Transactions and Studies, the publication of the Francis...(see more)

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

Silas Weir Mitchell papers, 1850-1928 (bulk) 1850-1928 1788-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.5 linear feet and 20 boxes + 1 oversize folder
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Charles C. Chapple papers, 1901-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear feet
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Paul E. Steiner papers, 1965-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Joseph Kelsall manuscript on massage, 1926

Extent:: 2 volumes
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Edward L. Bauer papers, 1920-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 half document box)
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Instituzioni della chirurgia, circa 1600-1650

Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 document box)
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

William Penn patent to William Markham, Robert Turner, John Goodson, and Samuel Carpenter, 1693 April 6

Extent:: 1 folder (1 oversize folder)
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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]