Abraham Ornsteen papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 373

Overview

Dr. Abraham Ornsteen’s medical notes and medical school pictures comprise the Abraham Ornsteen Papers collection. A Philadelphia neurologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Abraham Ornsteen (September 30, 1894-April 28, 1978) gained notoriety for his clinical instruction which included some of the earliest medical instruction videos. This collection includes Dr. Ornsteen’s neurological notes, as well as class and professional portraits. This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015.

Dates

1915 - 1929

Creator

Ornsteen, Abraham (Person)

Extent

.4 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections; Flat file 1, drawer 2

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Ornsteen, Abraham (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Abraham Ornsteen papers
Author: Mary Hanes
Date: February 2017
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script

External Documents

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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

http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/library/

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org

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