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Edward A. Schumann papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/244
Scope and Contents
This small collection of letters, pathological specimen registers,
speeches and writings, and miscellaneous material, 1903-1963,
documents the career and obstetric and gynecological practice
of Edward A. Schumann.
Series 1 contains three folders of letters, 1916-1958, from,
primarily, obstetricians and gynecologists. The letters concern
Schumann's speaking engagements; his presidency of the American
Gynecological Society; his appointment as professor of gynecology
at the...
Dates:
1903 - 1963
Edward Barton notes on the lectures of Nathaniel Chapman
Item
Identifier: 10a 26
Scope and Contents
Two volumes of notes on 52 lectures on materia medica delivered by Nathaniel Chapman between Nov. 8, 1814 and Mar. 1, 1815 at the University of Pennsylvania. Vol. 1 (123 leaves) contains lectures 1 (Nov. 8, 1814) through 25 (Dec. 22, 1814). Vol. 2 (leaves 124-247) contains lectures 26 (Dec. 23, 1814) through 52 (Mar. 1, 1815).
Dates:
1814-11 - 1815-03
Edward L. Bauer papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/319
Scope and Contents
Organized into four series: I. Manuscripts, 1940 & 1955. II. Typescripts, 1921-1941. III. Galley proof[n.d.] IV. Reprints, 1920-1945.The collection contains manuscripts, 1940 & 1955, typescripts, 1921-1941, a galley proof, [n.d.], and reprints, 1920-1945, documenting Dr. Edward L. Bauer’s career with the Department of Health of the City of Philadelphia. The collection also contains a few items post-dating Dr. Bauer’s employment at the Department of Health. Series 1 consists...
Dates:
1920 - 1955
Edward Maynard daybook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/240
Scope and Contents
Daybook, 1839 Aug. 2-1840 Mar. 9, attributed to Edward Maynard, describing dental practice in upstate New York and Washington, D.C. Entries list patient’s name, notes on case or dental procedure, and fee charged. Occasional diagrams included.
Dates:
1839 - 1840
Edward Oram Shakespeare papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/338
Scope and Contents
The papers of Edward Oram Shakespeare reflect the versatility of his interests. The bulk of the
medically-related papers concern his work on the Cholera Commission, as an attendee at the
International Sanitary Conference and during his service in the Spanish American War. Other
medical material includes publications and correspondence. Most of non-medical material consists
of family papers, which contain a great deal of genealogical material.Original order was almost completely...
Dates:
1727 - 1916; Majority of material found within 1876 - 1900
Edward P. Davis letter to Edward T. Bruen
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/136
Scope and Contents
Letter, 10 Mar. 1888, containing Davis’ application to Edward T. Bruen as Secretary of the Medical Staff for the position of Attending Obstetrician at Philadelphia Hospital. Davis describes his medical training and experience in obstetrics.
Dates:
1888
Edward Wigglesworth case notes
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/152
Scope and Contents
Daily account, 1 Feb.-5 April [1865?], describing symptoms and reactions to treatment of unnamed male patient suffering from bladder or stomach disorder.
Dates:
1865
Elijah Griffiths notes on the lectures of Benjamin Rush
Item
Identifier: 10a 106
Scope and Contents
Volume 2 (97 leaves) of a set of lecture notes from Benjamin Rush’s lectures delivered at the University of Pennsylvania. Includes conclusion of lectures on physiology (digestion, nutrition and reproduction), pathology (causes of disease), and therapeutics.
Dates:
1797 - 1798
Elijah Petty essay on pulmonary tuberculosis
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/007
Scope and Contents
Essay written by Elijah D. Petty in June, 1857, describes phthisis pulmonalis [pulmonary tuberculosis], its
cause, duration, termination, pathology, symptoms, and treatment.
Dates:
1857
Elisha Kent Kane essay on dropsy
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/100
Scope and Contents
Holograph essay defines dropsy and cites three cases of an anomalous form of the disease which Kane
had seen while in residence at Philadelphia Hospital (18401841).
Kane maintains that this "local dropsy"
does not occur with typical symptoms or respond to accepted treatment. Essay addressed to the U.S.
Navy’s Board of Medical Examiners.Also published as Horrocks, Thomas A. "Elisha Kent Kane’s Unpublished Treatise on Dropsy," Transactions &
Studies of the College of Physicians of...
Dates:
undated
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- United States. Navy 4
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