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MSS 2/135-01: Correspondence, 1854-1883

 Series

Scope and Contents

This small collection of letters, mostly written by Samuel D. Gross to various physicians, 1854-1883, was probably assembled and retained for its autograph value. Major correspondents are John Ashhurst, Jr., Rene LaRoche, and George W. Norris. Subjects include surgical procedures and consultations, personal matters, a projected contribution by Gross to Ashhurst's International encyclopedia of surgery and Gross' Lives of eminent American physicians and surgeons of the nineteenth century. Also included are a holograph recipe written by Gross, circa 1861, and a signature cutting.

Dates

  • 1854-1883

Extent

From the Collection: 10 items (1 box and 9 folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Custodial History

The source of this collection is unknown. It was originally catalogued as part of the Autograph Collection. The collection was processed and recatalogued in 1990.

Creator

Repository Details

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

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