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.
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
- From the Collection: Dunglison, Robley (Person)
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
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
