Walter Ralph Steiner Letters

Collection

Identifier: MS C 352

Abstract

Letters dated 1933, 1934, and 1941, sent to Dr. Steiner from the American Medical Association's Bureau of Investigation in response to inquiries about patent medicines and health foods, specifically the products Edrolax, Swiss Kriss, Siroil, and Serutan.

Dates

Creation: 1933-1941

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Steiner, Walter Ralph, 1870-1942 (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

Walter Steiner earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree at Yale University before attaining his M.D. at Johns Hopkins in 1898. He spent most of his career as a consulting physician to several hospitals in Connecticut. A member of the American Medical Association, Dr. Steiner was also interested in the history of medicine.