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Lectures on the theory and practice of physic

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 300

Abstract

Consists of notes on Smith's medical lectures, 1814-1815, as taken by David Shelton Edwards.

Dates

  • 1814-1815

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

Born in Rehoboth, Rhode Island, Nathan Smith received his medical training at Harvard in 1790. He founded Dartmouth Medical School in 1797, where he remained as professor through 1808, though he continued to lecture there through 1815. When the Yale School of Medicine opened in 1813, Smith became one of the initial lecturers. From 1821 to 1825 he was a visiting lecturer at the newly formed Bowdoin College medical school. Dr. Smith also aided in the founding of the University of Vermont's medical school in 1821.

Collection Summary

Consists of notes on Smith's medical lectures, 1814-1815, as taken by David Shelton Edwards. Lecture topics include Of Diseased Action Generally, The Nervous System, Diseases of the Sanguiniferous System, Diseases of the Absorbent System, Diseases of the Cellular Substance, and Diseases of Organs. Early notes are on chemistry and "ancient compounds."

Abstract

Consists of notes on Smith's medical lectures, 1814-1815, as taken by David Shelton Edwards.

Physical Location

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

General

Processed by
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
2003
Encoded by
Jim Labosier
Title
Finding Aid to the Lectures on the theory and practice of physic, 1814-1815
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2003
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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