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Education, Medical
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
United States Navy Dept. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery applications collection
Collection
Identifier: MS C 509
Scope and content
Collection consists of character reference letters and applications for examination to be Navy Surgeons, submitted to the Navy Medical Board in Philadelphia, Pa. The letters describe an individual's personal character, as well as their previous medical experience or training. Many are written by the commanding officers of current assistant surgeons aboard Navy ships who seek formal medical training.
Dates:
1831-1843