Medical colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
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
Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital records
Collection
Identifier: HU.068
Overview
Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania, known for most of its history as Hahnemann Medical College, was founded in 1848 by Drs. Constantine Hering, Jacob Jeanes, and Walter Williamson as an institution for standardizing the practice of Homeopathy. After a brief split in 1867 that resulted in two schools existing at the same time, the college was renamed Hahnemann Medical College in 1869. Hahnemann continued expanding through the early 20th century, and became a highly regarded medical...
Dates:
1856-1914; Majority of material found in 1856-1914
Homeopathic medical societies' records
Collection
Identifier: HU.074
Overview
Records of 19th-century homeopathic societies including the Homeopathic Institute of Philadelphia, American Provers' Union, Hahnemann Society of Northampton, and the Philadelphia Postgraduate School of Homeopathics. The Homeopathic Institute of Philadelphia appears to be the Philadelphia branch of the American Institute of Homeopathy. The American Institute of Homeopathy was founded in 1844 as a response to the death of homeopathy’s pioneer, Samuel Hahnemann. The Philadelphia branch was...
Dates:
1834-1900; Majority of material found in 1890-1900
Hyland's Foundation Neiswander Library collection
Collection
Identifier: 2021-015
Content Description
The Neiswander Library was created by the Hyland's Foundation in 2015, built on Allen Neiswander's collection of books on homeopathy and complemented by Julian Winston’s collection of books, publications, and objects, and additional materials from Hyland’s and other donors. The collection documents homeopathic practice and study from the 1800s to the early 2000s.The majority of the collection is an extensive selection of homeopathic books from the 19th century to present day; also,...
Dates:
1795 - 2018
Jack J. Rommer collection on homeopathy
Collection
Identifier: HU.094
Overview
Collection consists of early homeopathic material, including material on the Hospital Ladies' Association, Dr. Constantine Hering, Dr. Adolphus Lippe, Dr. Charles Mohr, Dr. Adolphus Fellger, homeopathic news from the time, the American Provers Union, American Institute of Homeopathy, and additional material. Also includes the first announcement and commencement invitation of the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania 1849, Women's Hospital Association, the first American Rept 1886,...
Dates:
1846-1908; Majority of material found in 1846-1870
Jacob G. Shoch medicinal and household recipe notebook
Collection
Identifier: HU.090
Overview
A medicinal and household recipe notebook belonging to Jacob G. Shoch, consisting of various formulas, such as tomato ketchup, varnish, an ointment "good for anything," and an asthma preventative. The notebook also includes newspaper clippings and loose paper containing various recipes. Jacob G. Shoch graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in 1827.
Dates:
1849-1849; Majority of material found in 1849-1849
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
Marjorie R. Carmosin papers
Collection
Identifier: HU.021
Overview
Comprised of records produced by the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital Public Affairs office and retained by its director, Marjorie R. Carmosin, including: miscellaneous Hahnemann printed material such as newsletters, programs, brochures, reports, and announcements. The master file of Hahnemann publications includes: Medical Staff News 1958-71, Thermometer 1955-71, What's Happening 1977-79, Hahnemann Alumni News 1958-72; World of Hahnemann 1975-81; What's New 1969-75; Hahnemann Today...
Dates:
1898-1985; Majority of material found in 1970-1980