Sturgis, Margaret Castex

Scope and Contents This small collection of papers of Margaret Castex Sturgis touches on many aspects of her medical career and interests during her time in the Philadelphia area. The collection is particularly strong in the areas of gynecology and cervical cancer research.The collection is divided into six small series. Series 1 concerns Sturgis' teaching career while at Woman's Medical College. The bulk of this series is the text of a complete course of twelve lectures on gynecology from...

Scope and Contents Volume documents Samuel Booth Sturgis’ medical practice and work as proprietor and physicianinchief at Foot Hills Sanitorium, Lenoir, N.C., 19151917. Each account entry contains reason for visit, charge, and payment received. Many patients identified by profession; index to account names included. Related bills and prescriptions inserted. Several visits made in consultation with Sturgis’ wife, Margaret Castex Sturgis, a gynecologist. Notes in ledger indicate volume was superceded by patient...