Series 2: Other correspondents, 1822-1851
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection of Ruschenberger's papers contains personal correspondence.
The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence from Ruschenberger
to his wife, Mary B. Wister, 1843-1848, and to his mother, Ann,
1826-1846. Although the correspondence with his wife is primarily
concerned with domestic issues, principally the birth of their daughter,
Fanny, these letters also describe a trip Ruschenberger made to Saratoga
Springs in 1843 and are filled with information on basic medical
care. The letters Ruschenberger wrote to his mother describe
his career and experiences in the United States Navy and provide
a sketch of life in Valparaiso, South America, in 1827. There
are also small collections of letters received by Ruschenberger from
his wife and mother.
The remainder of the collection is composed of letters received by Ruschenberger from various, mostly obscure, correspondents, presumably friends and acquaintances. There are occasional references to his published works, notably the 1844 letter from Philadelphia publisher, John Grigg. The only material with medical content is the series of letters from John Styles, a New York physician. Styles gives a personal account of a bout with dysentery and a cataract operation. Refer to the attached calendar for details.
The remainder of the collection is composed of letters received by Ruschenberger from various, mostly obscure, correspondents, presumably friends and acquaintances. There are occasional references to his published works, notably the 1844 letter from Philadelphia publisher, John Grigg. The only material with medical content is the series of letters from John Styles, a New York physician. Styles gives a personal account of a bout with dysentery and a cataract operation. Refer to the attached calendar for details.
Dates
- 1822-1851
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Box (23 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman) (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
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
