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Edward Barton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 97

Abstract

British-born Edward Barton received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1815. He was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1821 and taught at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Dates

  • 1813-1858

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

British-born Edward Barton received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1815. He was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1821 and taught at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Collection Summary

Contains lectures, documents, certificates, admission card, and reprint of Introductory lecture to the course on obstetrics and diseases of women and children, by Hugh L. Hodge (1840). The lectures cover such subjects as the rights and peculiarities of women, marriage, comparative parturition, and difficulties and dangers of parturition. Part of the collection is also available on microfilm: Film 73-24 no. 1

Abstract

British-born Edward Barton received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1815. He was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1821 and taught at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Physical Location

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

Alternate Forms Available

Partially available on microfilm: Film 73-24 no. 1.

Title
Finding Aid to the Edward Barton Papers 1813-1858
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2007
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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