Ophthalmologists -- Philadelphia, Pa.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
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
Frank Fisher papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/048
Scope and Contents
This small collection of Frank Fisher materials contains correspondence,
a pathological report, two miscellaneous items, and some financial
bills and receipts. Series 1 contains 20 letters received by Frank Fisher and
1 letter which he wrote, 1891-1908. Many of these items deal with
ophthalmological matters or patients of Fisher. Notable items
include: a letter, 1908, from Blanche Bard Dailey concerning
Fisher's charges; a referral from L. Webster Fox (ca.1891?);
case...
Dates:
1879 - 1908
George S. Crampton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/189
Scope and Contents
This small collection of biographical information, correspondence,
photographs, maps, and awards, 1894-1988, highlights notable
events in the career of George Sumner Crampton.Series 1 contains biographical information, primarily printed,
1894-1988, concerning George S. Crampton, his work, and his
wife's family, the Smedes family. A miscellaneous collection of Crampton's correspondence, 1903-1959,
is in Series 2. Most of these letters are personal, though
many...
Dates:
1894 - 1959
Howard Mellor patient records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/052
Scope and Contents
This small collection of Howard Mellor's ophthalmological patient records, 1894-1906, gives a detailed understanding not only of his private practice in Philadelphia but also of ophthalmological practices, procedures, and prescriptions current at this time. The two volumes of patient records are arranged by number (assigned chronologically as admitted) and include each patient's name, age, address, ailment or complaint, and Mellor's detailed notes on the progress of the case. Each volume...
Dates:
1894 - 1921
L. Webster Fox papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/335
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of personal correspondence
between L. Webster Fox and Mrs. Fox (Beatrice Bickerton) both
before and after their marriage. The collection also contains other
family correspondence, clippings about Dr. Fox's medical practice,
a small number of documents relating to the Medico-Chirurgical
College, and family memorabilia. There is a photo of Dr. and
Mrs. Fox with others on a trip to Alaska.Series 1 contains Dr. Fox's letters to and from...
Dates:
1888 - 1939
S. D. Risley papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/006
Scope and Contents
This collection of S. D. Risley's professional papers, 18811913,
consist of ophthalmological case records, 1886-1908, many from
the Philadelphia Polyclinic and College for Graduates in Medicine;
a surgeon's report of Wills Eye Hospital, 1901; manuscript and
typescript versions of articles concerning ophthalmology, cataract
and other eye diseases, and surgical instruments and treatments,
1881-1913; correspondence, reports, and related materials concerning
eye examinations for school...
Dates:
1881 - 1913
William Zentmayer memoir of Dr. Posey
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/105
Scope and Contents
Recounts William Campbell Posey’s education, published works, and professional career in
ophthalmology. Memoir read before the Section on Ophthalmology of the College of Physicians of
Philadelphia, 18 Oct. 1934, and College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 7 Jan. 1935.
Also published as: Zentmayer, William "Memoir of Dr. William Campbell Posey," Transactions of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, ser. 4, vol. 2 (1934), pp. xxiiixxviii.
Also published as: Zentmayer, William "Memoir of Dr. William Campbell Posey," Transactions of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, ser. 4, vol. 2 (1934), pp. xxiiixxviii.
Dates:
1834
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