Collected Correspondence

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Letters addressed to Dr. A. W. Smith, appearing to give a history of the eclectic medicine movement. Except for one item, all letters were written between 1904-1908.

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Nine letters (some ALS) by Nightingale to various recipients, both known and unidentified, personal and professional in content. The majority are quite introspective and personal with metaphysical commentary about her place in the universe or opinions about the progress of the Crimean War.

Scope and content Collection of letters written by Boswell to his wife Elizabeth in Allegheny County, Pa. He wrote from several locations (New York, Princeton, Cape May, Chicago, Battle Creek) as he travelled for his business [details unknown] and for his health. He discusses common logistical concerns, inquires about his children and domestic details at home. In 1901-1902 he spends time at a Battle Creek, Mi. sanatorium to "get rid of the spirit of depression." Eight letters detail his curative routine, his...

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Contains some biographical data, subject files and correspondence.

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Material is chiefly from the 1930's. Among the correspondents are H. J. Anslinger, Alfred Burger, Nathan B. Eddy, Arthur B. Lamb, and William Charles White.

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Established in 1960, the Washington Society for the History of Medicine is an academic organization affiliated with the American Association of the History of Medicine and the Washington Academy of Sciences. This collection includes administrative files and correspondence from 1961-2009.