Ashhurst, Astley Paston Cooper
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1876 - 1932
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/349
Overview
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...
Dates:
1895, 1904-1933, 1963, undated
Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst papers I
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/072
Scope and Contents
This small collection of Astley P. C. Ashhurst's correspondence, 1902
(1920-1932), documents his association with the American Surgical
Association and the Interurban Surgical Society as well as his friendship
with noted physicians and surgeons, including Harvey Cushing and D'Arcy
Power. Most items contain little substantial information and were probably
retained for their autograph value. Series 1.1 contains general correspondence, 1902-1932, filed alphabetically
by author....
Dates:
1902 - 1932
Astley Paston Cooper Ashhurst photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P-APCA
Scope and Contents
This collection contains over 350 photographs of surgical techniques, practices, and cases which require surgery; orthopedic surgery patients; skiagraphs of fractured bones; and other related images. The majority of the images can be found in Ashhurst's Surgery; its principles and practice, for students and practitioners (1914).
Dates:
circa 1900-1920
Records of the Lister Centenary Celebration Committee
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/044
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