Richard M. Reynolds Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 318

Abstract

Collection consists of medical school lecture tickets from the Philadelphia Eclectic Medical College, 1859-1860, orders and correspondence during his years as Army Assistant Surgeon, 1866-1876, and some correspondence between the Army pension office and Dr. Reynolds' widow, 1911-1918.

Dates

Creation: 1859-1918

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Reynolds, Richard M. (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

A native of Chambersburg, Pa., Richard Meyer Reynolds, 1842-1911, attended Philadelphia's Eclectic Medical College (Philadelphia College of Medicine and Surgery). After graduating in 1861, Reynolds served as an assistant surgeon in the Civil War with the 50th New York Engineers and Anderson Troop, Pennsylvania. Reynolds spent the next 10 years after the war as an Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in 1875-1876 in the Wyoming Territory.