Record book of the Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital

Collection

Identifier: MSS 6/005-03

Scope and Contents

Volume documenting diagnosis and treatment of patients in Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital, 1900 Nov. 7-1902 Oct. 27. Includes case histories, symptoms, and x-ray analysis of each patient; occasional treatment of cancers, skin disorders, and tuberculosis included. Records primarily kept by George E. Pfahler. Includes folder of supplementary material.

Dates

1900 - 1902

Creator

Pfahler, George E. (George Edward) (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Roentgen Laboratory established at Philadelphia General Hospital by Daniel E. Hughes and Charles L. Leonard in 1900. From 1900 to Oct. 1902, George E. Pfahler supervised the laboratory and performed over 800 examinations, including the second x-ray diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Extent

.2 Linear feet (1 volume and 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Pfahler, George E. (George Edward) (Person)
Philadelphia General Hospital. Roentgen Laboratory (Organization)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Record book of the Roentgen Laboratory of Philadelphia General Hospital
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script