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1 of 2, 1899-1915

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This small collection of correspondence dates from 1885 to 1926, and fills in gaps found in the William W. Keen papers (MSS 2/076-01 – MSS 2/076-07) and William W. Keen correspondence (MSS 430).

Series I contains letters received by William W. Keen and copies of his replies, 1885 to 1926, along with a This series makes up the bulk of the collection and is separated into general correspondence; correspondence re vivisection; and copies of letters, which are likely duplicates of correspondence in his multiple collections. Keen's letters define his defensive position on vivisection.

Series II holds undated notes, newsclippings, and correspondence, some of which is related to the debate over vivisection.

Series III is comprised of published materials concerning vivisection, and is mostly undated.

Dates

  • 1899-1915

Extent

From the Series: .4 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Creator

Repository Details

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

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