Nathaniel Chapman letter to Dr. Welford

Collection

Identifier: MSS 403

Scope and Contents

This is a letter written by Nathaniel Chapman, in Philadelphia, Pa., to a Dr. Welford, and is dated 19 July 1839. The letter discusses the case of Mr. Alexander, who suffered from a tumor in his bowel, and offers suggestions for treatment. The collection includes a typed transcription of the letter.

Dates

1839

Creator

Chapman, Nathaniel (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Nathaniel Chapman (1780-1853) studied medicine in Philadelphia as a private pupil of Benjamin Rush and later at the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1801. He practiced medicine in Philadelphia for fifty years, but is best known as a medical teacher, editor, and professional advocate. He became editor of the Philadelphia Journal of the Medical and Physical Sciences in 1820, a journal still published today (2000) as the American Journal of the Medical Sciences. From 1810 on he taught at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as professor of materia medica and professor of the theory and practice of medicine and clinical medicine. In 1817 Chapman founded the Medical Institute of Philadelphia, considered the first medical post-graduate school in the United States. Chapman was the first president of the American Medical Association and served as President of the American Philosophical Society. Chapman was also a Fellow of the College of Physicians, elected in 1807.

Extent

1 folder (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Chapman, Nathaniel (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Nathaniel Chapman letter to Dr. Welford
Date: 2012; revised October 2018
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Language of description: Undetermined
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Language of description note: Finding aid written in English
Sponsor: This collection-level EAD record is a product of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL) Consortial Survey Initiative, which was funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Edition statement: This finding aid was revised in October 2018 by Archivist Chrissie Perella.