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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Robert S. Pressman papers, 1934-1985 (bulk) 1856-1996 (inclusive)

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14.08 linear feet
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Robert S. Pressman graduated from the Temple University School of Medicine in 1946 and received a Master of Medical Science degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Pressman served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Temple University and as head of the infectious diseases section at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. He was a president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and of the Pennsylvania Society of Internal Medicine. He also served as president of the medical staff at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Pressman was elected a fellow of the College of Physicians in 1955 and served as its president from 1984 to 1986. The Robert S. Pressman papers document Pressman's professional role in various medical societies in Philadelphia, as well as his research and writings. This collection, which dates from 1856 to 1996, with bulk dates of 1934 to 1985, consists of correspondence, manuscripts, notes, pamphlets, article reprints, clippings, plaques and...(see more)

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