Frederick William Sunderman Christmas greeting cards featuring original photographs and poetry
Collection
Identifier: MSS 447
Scope and Contents
This small collection consists of Christmas greeting cards created with original photography and poetry by Frederick William Sunderman.
Dates
- 1947
- 1966-1985
- 1995-2002
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Frederick William Sunderman (1898-2003) was a doctor of internal medicine whose work and accomplishments included developing methods for testing blood sugar and organs in the endocrine system, diabetes treatment, monitoring the health of people working on the Manhattan Project during World War II, and being recognized as America's oldest worker. After contracting pulmonary tuberculosis in 1938, Sunderman played violin and became interested in photography. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine in 1923. He was a Fellow at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia from 1930 until his death in 2003, and served as Secretary of the College from 1946-1948.
Extent
0.08 Linear feet (1 folder, 27 cards) : Small collections
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
Schwarz, J.C, editor. "Sunderman, Frederick William." Who's Who among Physicians and Surgeons. Pub., 1938, p. 1178.
Creator
- Title
- Frederick William Sunderman Christmas greeting cards featuring original photographs and poetry
- Author
- Tyi Marx
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
