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Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers, 1895, 1904-1933, 1963, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

1.26 linear feet

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 medical history of World War I will find material of interest in this collection.

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E. B. Krumbhaar papers, 1899-1992 (bulk) 1825-1992 (inclusive)

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24.0 linear feet (57 containers, 4 volumes)

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Edward Bell Krumbhaar (1882-1966) was a distinguished pathologist and cardiac physician, as well as one of Philadelphia's leading historians of medicine. A founder of both the Section on Medical History of the College of Physicians and the American Association of the History of Medicine (AAHM), Krumbhaar also served as president of the College and of the AAHM. The E.B. Krumbhaar papers covers Krumbhaar's accomplishments and contributions to pathology and cardiac physiology from the early to mid-twentieth century. This collection contains Krumbhaar's research files, administrative records related to organizations and institutions in which he was involved, correspondence, and medical writings. Particular strengths include documentation of Krumbhaar's research on pathology, the founding of the American Association for the History of Medicine in 1930 and 1931, his service as President of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia from 1939 to 1942, his professorship of Pathology at the...(see more)

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Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial Committee and Blockley Historical Museum, 1886-1950 (inclusive)

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0.5 box

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The Osler Memorial Committee was formed in October 1939. The objective of the committee was to create a museum and memorial to Sir William Osler in the old autopsy house of the Philadelphia General Hospital and to organize a ceremony marking the dedication of the building. After the completion of its duties, the Osler Memorial Committee was discharged in December 1940. At this time, it was decided that a new committee, the Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum Committee, would be appointed to oversee the daily administration of the museum. This collection contains a small number of documents from several accessions. These documents appear to be duplicative to other collections held by the Historical Medical Library of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia regarding the Osler Memorial Committee and Blockley Historical Museum.

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Records of the Elm Hill Private School and Home for the Education of Feeble-Minded Youth, 1870-1920 (bulk) 1842-1951 (inclusive)

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26.0 linear feet and 62 box

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Elm Hill Private School and Home for the Education of Feeble-Minded Youth was founded in 1848 in Barre, Massachusetts, by physician Hervey Backus Wilbur (1820-1883). Wilbur left Elm Hill in 1851 to establish a similar but state-sponsored school in New York. His assistant, George Brown (1823-1892), took over the institution. The records of Elm Hill span the years 1842-1951. The records consist of Administrative records, Correspondence, Financial records, Medical records, Teaching records, and photographs and engravings of residents and employees.

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Records of the Executive Office of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia I, 1977-2002 (bulk) 1951-2003 (inclusive)

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41.0 linear feet (112 containers)

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The Office of the Executive Director is the lead office in charge of administering the business of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The Executive Director oversees the activities of the College of Physicians staff including staff of the Historical Medical Library, the Mütter Museum, the Francis Clark Wood Institute, and the Finance Department. The Executive Director also oversees the College functions of institutional advancement, communications, membership, and special events. As a result, the records in this collection document the everyday administrative activities and governance of the College, and span the years 1953 to 2003 (Bulk 1977 to 2003). Documents consist of correspondence, memoranda, reports, pamphlets of outside organizations, financial reports, minutes, and agendas. This collection is divided into six series. The first three series house the records of specific executive directors: "William F. Chaveas" (1978-1986), "John O'Donnell" (1987-1995), and "Marc...(see more)

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Records of the Chairman of the Committee on the Mütter Museum, 1926-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:

10.0 containers

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The Committee on the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was charged with the general supervision of the anatomical and pathological museum established by the articles of agreement made between the College and Thomas D. Mütter in 1858-1859. The chairman of the committee was to report annually on the condition of the museum and semi-annually on its financial situation. The collection contains the correspondence and financial files of chairmen of the Committee of the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 1926-1970, documenting the acquisitions and oversight of the Museum and College Collections.

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Hugh Lenox Hodge papers, 1817-1833, 1870, 1932, undated (inclusive)

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0.84 linear feet (2 boxes)

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The Hugh Lenox Hodge Papers collection documents portions of Dr. Hugh Lenox Hodge's medical career. Dr. Hugh Lenox Hodge was a prominent Philadelphia physician who specialized in obstetrics, becoming one of the most renowned figures in that field in the nineteenth century. Hodge also contributed to fighting the cholera epidemic in Philadelphia during 1832. The collection contains two series: "Correspondence," and "Subject Files," dating from 1817 to 1833, 1870, 1932, and undated. Materials in the collection include correspondence, case notes, and several documents regarding cholera outbreak in Philadelphia during the 1830s. Researchers interested in Hodge's medical career or the history of cholera, particularly in Philadelphia, will find material of interest in this collection.

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John Mumford Swan's sanitation survey of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Virgin Islands, 1919-1921 (bulk) 1901-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.26 linear feet

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The John Mumford Swan Sanitation Survey of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Virgin Islands collection documents Swan's survey of health conditions in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and sections of Virgin Islands from 1919 to 1920. After the First World War, Swan was sent by the Red Cross to these nations, making his recommendations for improving the health of their citizens. Swan submitted a final report on his findings to the Red Cross in May 1920, located in this collection. The collection contains three series: "Reports," "Correspondence," and "Subject Files," and dates from 1901 to 1920, though the bulk dates span from 1919 to 1921. Researchers interested in John Mumford Swan's career, the Red Cross involvement in early twentieth century Dominican Republic, or of the medical components of the United State's military occupation of the Dominican Republic and Haiti will locate relevant material in this collection.

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Daniel Joseph McCarthy Papers, 1902, 1921-1933, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

0.84 linear feet

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The Daniel Joseph McCarthy Papers document portions of McCarthy's medical career, particularly his writings and addresses on psychiatry and medical jurisprudence. As a prominent neurologist and medical jurisprudence expert, McCarthy treated wounded soldiers in the First World War, taught for thirty-five years at the University of Pennsylvania, and founded several research and benevolent medical foundations. The collection contains three series; "Writings and Addresses," "Subject Files," and "Correspondence"; and ranges in dates from 1902, 1921 to 1933, and undated. Researchers interested in the medical career of Daniel Joseph McCarthy, or in early-twentieth century medical jurisprudence and psychiatry practice will find relevant material in this collection.

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Records of The Frederick Brown Company, 1895-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.6 linear feet (3 document boxes and 2 half document boxes)

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The Frederick Brown Company was founded by Frederick Brown (March 12, 1796 – February 27, 1864) after he began producing Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger in 1822. Brown began production on the corner of Chestnut and 5th Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Frederick Brown Company was successful as their Essence of Jamaica Ginger was a popular household medicine and remedy. The Frederick Brown Collection consists of two series. Series I contains a variety of personal and family papers, including letters, postcards and estate and life insurance documents. Series II contains financial and legal records for the Frederick Brown Company.

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