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Series 3: Miscellaneous material, 1841-1868

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This small collection of Robley Dunglison's papers contains correspondence with many individuals, 1830-1869; holograph manuscripts of three Dunglison lectures on physiology and medical jurisprudence, 1832-1856; and miscellaneous material, 1841-1868, including some financial papers, a report by Joseph Pancoast on a thoracic examination, and resolutions of the Board of Trustees of Jefferson Medical College on the retirement of Dunglison.

Principal correspondents in the collection are: William Beaumont, William Benjamin Carpenter, Sir John Forbes, Samuel D. Gross, Sir Henry Holland, Edward King, Granville Sharp Pattison, William Taylor, and the publishing firm of Gray and Bowen. Most of the letters concern the publication and reviews of Dunglison's works, medical publishing in general, and Jefferson Medical College affairs. The collection also includes Dunglison's correspondence with the accountants and other officers of the Society of Apothecaries.

Dates

  • 1841-1868

Extent

From the Collection: .4 Linear feet (1 half document box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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