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Edmund Abbott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 252

Abstract

Dr. Edmund Abbott, 1857-1933, a third-generation physician, was born in Winterport, ME. He graduated from Maine State College in Orono and the Medical Department of the University of New York. He continued his father's private practice in Winterport from 1879 to 1887. He then relocated to Providence, RI, where he practiced until his retirement in 1920.

Dates

  • 1862-1933

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Biographical Note

Dr. Edmund Abbott, 1857-1933, a third-generation physician, was born in Winterport, ME. He graduated from Maine State College in Orono and the Medical Department of the University of New York. He continued his father's private practice in Winterport from 1879 to 1887. He then relocated to Providence, RI, where he practiced until his retirement in 1920.

Collection Summary

Correspondence, certificates, printed matter. Includes typescript copy of diary of Dr. Edmund Abbott and documents of Dr. Charles Abbott (1863). Contains letters of transmittal, 1935.

Abstract

Dr. Edmund Abbott, 1857-1933, a third-generation physician, was born in Winterport, ME. He graduated from Maine State College in Orono and the Medical Department of the University of New York. He continued his father's private practice in Winterport from 1879 to 1887. He then relocated to Providence, RI, where he practiced until his retirement in 1920.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Unknown.

Title
Finding Aid to the Edmund Abbott Papers 1862-1933
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2002
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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