Abraham Ornsteen papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 373
Overview
Dr. Abraham Ornsteen’s medical notes and medical school pictures comprise the Abraham Ornsteen Papers collection. A Philadelphia neurologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Abraham Ornsteen (September 30, 1894-April 28, 1978) gained notoriety for his clinical instruction which included some of the earliest medical instruction videos. This collection includes Dr. Ornsteen’s neurological notes, as well as class and professional portraits. This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015.
Dates
- 1915 - 1929
Creator
- Ornsteen, Abraham (Person)
Extent
.4 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Small collections; Flat file 1, drawer 2
Creator
- Ornsteen, Abraham (Person)
- Title
- Abraham Ornsteen papers
- Author
- Mary Hanes
- Date
- February 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
