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Medical essays collection

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MS C 510

Scope and content

Six essays, probably submitted by medical students. Topics include gunshot wounds, the pulse, nervous system, concussions, physiology of nerves, apoplexy. One other report officially submitted to Thomas Dillard, U.S. Navy surgeon, Philadelphia Hospital, on the health of seamen.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1820-1850?

Extent

7 items (1 folder)

Creator

Scope and content

Six essays, probably submitted by medical students. Topics include gunshot wounds, the pulse, nervous system, concussions, physiology of nerves, apoplexy. One other report officially submitted to Thomas Dillard, U.S. Navy surgeon, Philadelphia Hospital, on the health of seamen.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Purchase from Walter Grossman, Alexandria, Va. Date of acquisition--22 Apr. 1986.

Cumulative Index/Finding Aids Note

Theme: On the best means of preserving the health of seamen / Charles William Tait, Asst. Surgeon (25 Feb. 1843)

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Physical Storage Information

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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