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Bradford collection of biographies of Homeopathic Physicians
Collection
Identifier: HU-064
Overview
Dr. Thomas L. Bradford (1847-1918) was a practicing homeopathic physician in Maine, Europe and Philadelphia. While practicing and teaching in Philadelphia he served as curator for the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia. From 1896 to 1916, he collected, organized and maintained material for 35 scrapbooks of biographical information about homeopathic physicians.
Dates:
1868 - 1918
Catharine Macfarlane papers
Collection
Identifier: WM-047
Overview
Catharine Macfarlane graduated from Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1898, and later became an instructor in obstetrics at the college and a professor of gynecology. She was the first woman to be elected to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in 1935. Macfarlane devoted much of her career to cancer research and prevention, specifically pelvic cancer. In 1956, she became the first woman to serve as Chairman for the Medical Society of Pennsylvania’s Commission on Cancer....
Dates:
1895-1971; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1960
Custis family papers
Collection
Identifier: 2012-009
Overview
Papers of the Custis family, 1851-1967. Collection contains materials reflecting the training and practice of homeopathic physicians, Horace Hatch Custis, Jr. (Hahnemann Medical College class of 1937), his uncle Gregg Custis, Jr. (Hahnemann Medical College class of 1888), and Gregg’s son J.B. Custis, Sr. (New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital class of 1878). Gregg began his career working for the railroad; however, after retiring, he attended medical school. His son, J.B. Custis,...
Dates:
1851-1967
Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital cornerstone contents
Collection
Identifier: HU.031
Overview
Contents of cornerstones of buildings at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital locations: 1) Hahneman Medical College (Broad Street), 1884, 2) Hospital (South Tower), 1928, and 3) lists and some duplicate contents for the Hospital (North Tower), which was filled, sealed, and laid in 1979. Both 1884 and 1928 materials were placed together in the 1928 cornerstone, and removed in 1979. Included, for example, are ceremony programs listing contents, homeopathic materials including Directory of...
Dates:
1876-1928; Majority of material found in 1884-1928
Henry Newell Guernsey papers
Collection
Identifier: HU.091
Overview
Dr. Henry Newell Guernsey was a homeopathic physician, surgeon, and obstetrician who practiced in Philadelphia from 1844 until April 1885. He graduated from the New York University College of Medicine in 1844 and moved to Philadelphia where he began practicing medicine. In his career, Dr. Guernsey was a member of many influential homeopathic societies and organizations, and served as a professor at the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania in both Obstetrics and Materia Medica. He was...
Dates:
1852-1880; Majority of material found in 1852-1880
Constantine Hering and Calvin B. Knerr family papers
Collection
Identifier: HU-100
Overview
Dr. Constantine Hering (1800-1880), born and educated in Germany, immigrated to Philadelphia in 1833 and devoted his life to the study, practice and education of homeopathic medicine in the United States. As such, he is considered the father of homeopathy in America. Hering founded several schools and organizations devoted to teaching homeopathy, especially the North American Academy of the Homeopathic Healing Arts, aka the Allentown Academy, in 1836, and the Hahnemann Medical College of...
Dates:
1820 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1820 - 1940
James L. Kitchen papers
Collection
Identifier: HU.082
Overview
Dr. James L. Kitchen was a prominent Philadelphia physician and homeopath who was born on March 8, 1800. Dr. Kitchen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Medicine in 1822 and continued his studies in Europe until 1824. He became acquainted with homeopathy in the late 1830s and was an instrumental part of the founding and administrative function of the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kitchen also worked in public health as Port Physician, and maintained a...
Dates:
1821-1840; Majority of material found in 1821-1840
Lewis K. Woodward papers
Collection
Identifier: HU.138
Overview
Dr. Lewis Klair Woodward graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1899. After graduating, Dr. Woodward returned to his hometown of Westminster, Maryland, where he practiced medicine until the late 1950s. Collection contains the papers of Dr. Woodward, including photographs, course materials, certificates, and additional materials.
Dates:
1881-1920; Majority of material found in 1881-1920
Longshore family papers
Collection
Identifier: WM-028
Abstract
The Longshore family was active in Philadelphia medicine in the 19th century and the Longshore family papers includes material from Thomas Longshore, his brother Joseph Longshore, and his wife Hannah E. Myers Longshore. Thomas Longshore was a teacher and a supporter of women's education and social reform, especially abolition. Joseph Longshore (1809-1879) was a physician who supported women in acquiring quality medical education. He was active in founding the Female Medical College of...
Dates:
1819 - 1902
Philadelphia Club of Medical Women records
Collection
Identifier: WM-394
Overview
This collection contains the administrative records of the Philadelphia Club of Medical Women. The records date from 1926-2016. The collection contains meeting minutes, membership lists and applications, financial records, correspondence, and program planning information.
Dates:
1967 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2005
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