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Homeopathy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Moore collection

 Collection
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
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / Thomas Moore collection

Thomas S. Dunning collection

 Collection
Identifier: HU.130
Overview

Dr. Thomas “Bud” Dunning [1876-1954] was a graduate of Hahnemann Medical College, class of 1902. After graduating, Dr. Dunning was a practicing physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later in Nevada. Collection contains photographs, correspondence, lectures, handbooks, notebooks, publications, and medical ephemera from the early 20th century.

Dates: 1890-1930; Majority of material found in 1910-1920
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / Thomas S. Dunning collection

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
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / Vischer Family papers

William A. Pearson papers

 Collection
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
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / William A. Pearson papers

Wilson A. Foust papers

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Identifier: HU.139
Overview

Dr. Wilson A. Foust [1905-2007] was a homeopathic physician and graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1929. He operated a medical practice in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania until his retirement in 1990. He was also an active and prominent member of the Central Pennsylvania Homeopathic Society. Contains personal materials and an engraved stamp for printing of the Medic.

Dates: 1910-2007; Majority of material found in 1920-1930
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / Wilson A. Foust papers

Wison A. Foust papers - Central Pennsylvania Homeopathic Society

 Collection
Identifier: HU.124
Overview

Dr. Wilson A. Foust [1905-2007] was a homeopathic physician and graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1929. He operated a medical practice in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania until his retirement in 1990. He was also an active and prominent member of the Central Pennsylvania Homeopathic Society. Contains material relating to the Central Pennsylvania Homeopathic Society, mostly ledgers and financial information, along with a minute book and a membership roster.

Dates: 1933-1979; Majority of material found in 1933-1979
Found in: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center / Wison A. Foust papers - Central Pennsylvania Homeopathic Society

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