Benjamin L. Ryder letter to George H. Taylor

Collection

Identifier: MSS 2/259

Scope and Contents

Letter describes case of neurological disorder and discusses comparative efficacy of electrotherapy and Taylor’s mechanical vibrating device for massage therapy.

Dates

1896-08-08

Creator

Ryder, B. L. (Benjamin L.) (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Benjamin L. Ryder, Chambersburg, Pa. physician, horticulturist, and inventor, graduated from the Hygeia Therapeutic Institute in New York in 1870. He first practiced in Philadelphia, then removed to Chambersburg. Ryder married Anna Frick of Washington Co., Md.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Ryder, B. L. (Benjamin L.) (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Benjamin L. Ryder letter to George H. Taylor
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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