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William Osler patient records from the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/145-01
Scope and Contents
Clinical records of patients under care of William Osler in wards MM and WM at Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, 1887-1889. In addition to Osler’s notes, patient records contain notes by James Tyson (Osler’s successor in professorship of clinical medicine at the University) and two resident physicians, Joseph Leidy and L. L. Mial. Several examples of cases of Bright’s disease, dyspepsia, tuberculosis, rheumatism, and typhoid fever.
Dates:
1887 - 1889
William Penn patent to William Markham, Robert Turner, John Goodson, and Samuel Carpenter
Collection
Identifier: MSS 453
Scope and Contents
This patent authorizes a grant of seven acres to Griffith Owen. It is signed by John Goodson, Robert Turner, and William Markham and has a wax seal attached.
Dates:
1693 April 6
William Pepper letters to Hampton L. Carson
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/306
Scope and Contents
Two typed letters signed, 1910 Feb. 5 and circa 1910, concerning William Pepper’s efforts to obtain complete collection of oil portraits of University of Pennsylvania medical faculty.
Dates:
1910
William R. Cooper postcards
Collection
Identifier: MSS 405
Overview
Dr. William Ridge Cooper was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1862. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College, worked in his father’s medical practice, and later established his own. Cooper died in 1925.
The William R. Cooper postcards date from February through December of 1893. There are ten postcards in the collection, all from patients reporting new cases or requesting visits from Cooper.
The William R. Cooper postcards date from February through December of 1893. There are ten postcards in the collection, all from patients reporting new cases or requesting visits from Cooper.
Dates:
1893
William S. Playfair portraits of cases of rest treatment
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/001
Scope and Contents
Before-and-after photographs of six female patients of W. S. Playfair who had undergone rest-cure treatment for hysteria and neurasthenia. Treatment included seclusion and rest, massage, electricity, and regimented diet. According to donor, S. Weir Mitchell, Playfair exhibited either the cases or, more probably, the photographs to British Medical Association. Playfair did describe four cases of this type to the Medical Section of British Medical Association, Worcester, England, 9 Aug. 1882....
Dates:
circa 1880s
William Shamburger essay on cynanche laryngea
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/163
Scope and Contents
William F. Shamburger describes cynanche laryngea [acute laryngitis], its symptoms, prognosis, diagnosis, pathology, causes, and treatment, 1857. Titled "An inaugural essay on cynanche laryngea presented to the faculty of the Philadelphia College of Medicine for the degree of doctor in medicine."
Dates:
1857-06-06
William Shaw notes on the lectures of George H. B. Macleod
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/110
Scope and Contents
William J. Shaw’s notes on lectures of George H. B. Macleod on surgery at the University of Glasgow, 1874
Nov. 21-1875 Apr. 1. Lectures are numbered 1-91. Subjects are: surgical pathology, tumors, bone fractures, and
wounds and injuries of the head, spine, and neck.
Dates:
1874 - 1875
William Sumner daybook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/310
Scope and Contents
Daybook, [1754] Mar. 6-1756 Nov. 30, documenting medical practice in Hebron, Conn.; attributed to physician William Sumner. Daybook lists patient name, fee, and reason for visit; some accounts settled as late as 1761. Occasional personal financial transactions included. Pages 1-2 lacking. Also includes 1764 Mar. 23 note of William Sumner and 1768 Feb. 11 bond of Benajmin Sumner to William and Hannah Sumner.
Dates:
1754 - 1756
William T. Taylor correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS 394
Content Description
The William T. Taylor correspondence collection contains three items, including a letter to the Medical Examiner, written in 1852 and concerning the birth of triplets; a bibliography, presumably of his published works; and a statement of defense re James J. Levick's reinstatement to the Philadelphia County Medical Society.
Dates:
1852; 1886; undated
William T. Taylor manuscript on maternal impressions affecting the fetus
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/031
Scope and Contents
Manuscript of address to Philadelphia County Medical Society on 26 Apr. 1876. Taylor contends
emotional or mental state of a mother can affect unborn child during pregnancy. He cites several
examples, including spina bifida, strabismus, cleft palate, and various wounds, marks, and deformations,
all connected with some prenatal sight or occurrence.
Additional Form: Published in Philadelphia Medical Times, vol. 7, no. 4., 1876.
Additional Form: Published in Philadelphia Medical Times, vol. 7, no. 4., 1876.
Dates:
1876
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