188. University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees, Philadelphia, Pa., to R. La Roche, 05 October 1852
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The collection consists of letters, 1818-1867, received by Rene La Roche, generally from American or European physicians. Major correspondents are: E. H. Barton, Samuel Brown, D. J. Cain, Thomas L. Caldwell, Sir James Clark, Daniel Drake, E. D. Fenner, Samuel D. Gross, Charles D. Meigs, James Moultrie, Louis Valentin, and William T. Wragg.
The letters concern yellow fever, particularly discussions of epidemics in Southern cities, La Roche's sojourn in Europe, personal or family matters, and reactions to La Roche's publications. One notable item is William T. Wragg's account of an 1856 yellow fever epidemic in Charleston, South Carolina.
The letters concern yellow fever, particularly discussions of epidemics in Southern cities, La Roche's sojourn in Europe, personal or family matters, and reactions to La Roche's publications. One notable item is William T. Wragg's account of an 1856 yellow fever epidemic in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dates
- 05 October 1852
Extent
From the Collection: 3 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: La Roche, René (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
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19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
