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Snader Family papers

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Identifier: HU.149
Overview Contains the papers of Edward R. Snader, Sr. and his son Edward R. Snader, Jr., including diplomas, photographs, books (text, tribute, notebook), lecture notes and pamphlets. Dr. Edward Snader Sr. [1855-1909] graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1884, and went on after his graduation to become Chief of the Dispensary Staff at Hahnemann Medical College. He was also a professor of diagnosis at Hahnemann Medical College. Dr. Edward R. Snader Jr. [1895-1942] graduated from Hahnemann...
Dates: 1835-1990; Majority of material found in 1880-1940

Vischer Family papers

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Identifier: HU.OS-139
Overview Contains material from Dr. Carl Victor Vischer, Sr. [1866-1906] and his sons, Dr. Carl Victor Vischer, Jr. [1896-1932] and Dr. Thomas John Vischer [1900-1978]. Dr. Carl Vischer, Sr graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1887 and was a noted surgeon who developed the appendectomy incision. He was also a founder of St. Luke's Hospital and the namesake of the Carl V. Vischer Medical and Surgical Society, founded in 1907 by a student of his, Dr. Desiderio Roman. Dr. Thomas Vischer was a...
Dates: 1900-1995; Majority of material found in 1900-1995

William A. Pearson papers

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Identifier: HU.127
Overview Dr. William A. Pearson [1871-1959] was a professor of biological chemistry and physiology, and Dean of Students at Hahnemann Medical College. He began teaching at the college in 1906 as Head of the Chemistry Department, and continued in this role until 1948. Dr. Pearson acted as the Dean of Students at Hahnemann Medical College from 1914 to 1944. Collection contains Dr. Pearson’s biography, some correspondence, speeches, reprints, and photographs. Also includes the dean's report to faculty,...
Dates: 1890-1950