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Adolphus Lippe papers

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Identifier: HU.088
Overview Dr. Adolphus Lippe was a prominent homeopathic physician who practiced from 1841 until his death in 1888. Born in Germany, Dr. Lippe immigrated to the United States to learn medicine and graduated from the North American Academy of Homeopathic Medicine in 1841. After graduating, Dr. Lippe practiced across western and central Pennsylvania, eventually settling in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, Dr. Lippe practiced, and also lectured on Materia Medica at the Homeopathic Medical College of...
Dates: 1812-1888; Majority of material found in 1812-1888

Amos Russell Thomas papers

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Identifier: HU.087
Overview Dr. Amos Russell Thomas [1827-1895] was a surgeon and prominent professor of anatomy. He was born and resided in New York until he relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1854. There he was appointed to be a demonstrator of anatomy at the Pennsylvania Medical University, and was Chair of Anatomy from 1856 to 1866. During that time he was also a lecturer on artistic anatomy at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1867 he was appointed chair of anatomy at Hahnemann Medical College and...
Dates: 1890-1895; Majority of material found in 1890-1895

Henry Newell Guernsey papers

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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

Naomi Rogers papers

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Identifier: 2013-018
Overview Naomi Rogers, PhD is a professor in the History of Medicine and of History at Yale University. In 1998, she published her book, An Alternative Path: The Making and Remaking of Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia. Rogers carried out extensive research at the Drexel University College of Medicine’s Legacy Center and Archives during the 1990s with the help of archivist, Barbara Williams. Collection contains Rogers’ research materials for Alternative Path, including...
Dates: 1876-2013; Majority of material found in 1995-1998

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

Thomas Moore collection

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Identifier: 2012-021
Overview Thomas Moore received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1848. He became an ardent follower of the homeopathic movement led by Dr. Constantine Hering. Moore served as a faculty member at the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania from 1858-1860, where he worked in the anatomy and obstetrics departments. Collection contains medical instruments, including a homeopathic remedy kit; memorabilia; and publications (reprints), mostly homeopathic related, as well as a Hahnemannian...
Dates: ca. 1860-1898

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