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A journal of remarkable occurrences in the time of James M. Gardiner

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 350

Collection Summary

Autobiographical diary, chiefly personal, of a physician. The narrative begins when Gardiner, at 16, started studying medicine in Newburgh. Gardiner gives the titles of the specific medical books he reads over the next 3 years. Also interspersed among personal notes of his life are brief accounts of medical procedures.

Dates

  • Creation: 1809-1844

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite.

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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

Copyright

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Biographical Note

James M. Gardiner was born October 24, 1792 in Newburgh, New York. He began studying medicine under Dr. Eleazar Gidney when he was 16. He received a diploma from the Medical Society of New York on October 4, 1813 and went into practice as a "physic and surgeon" in Newburgh. In 1826, Gardiner received his M.D. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York.

Collection Summary

Autobiographical diary, chiefly personal, of a physician. The narrative begins when Gardiner, at 16, started studying medicine in Newburgh. Gardiner gives the titles of the specific medical books he reads over the next 3 years. Also interspersed among personal notes of his life are brief accounts of medical procedures.
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