Lewis H. Steiner Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 19

Abstract

Includes personal papers, reports, printed matter, and some correspondence pertaining to the United States Sanitary Commission.

Dates

1861-1867

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Steiner, Lewis H. (Lewis Henry) (Person)

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

Lewis Steiner (1827-1892) was born in Frederick, MD. He received his M.D. degree in 1849. From 1852 to 1860 Steiner taught chemistry at George Washington University. He was chief inspector of the United States Sanitary Commission in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War and served as president of the American Academy of Medicine in 1877.

Among his published writings are Paracelsus and his influence on chemistry and medicine (1853), Report on strychnia; its physiological properties and chemical detection (1856), Human body and disease, considered from the Christian standpoint (1858) and Sketch of the history, plan of organization and operations of the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1866).