Reminiscences for his children, 1912, 1915

Mss.B.K245

Date: 1912-1915 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 352 p.
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Abstract

This item was written by William Keen for his children and includes genealogy, glimpses of his boyhood in Philadelphia, and reflections on his education at Jefferson Medical College and his medical career. There are accounts of memorable events and surgical cases, including the operation on President Grover Cleveland's jaw. There are mentions of S. Weir Mitchell and other physicians, with historical recollections of such Philadelphia institutions as the College of Physicians.

Background note

William W. Keen was a surgeon and served as president of the American Philosophical Society, 1908-1918.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 352 p.

Provenance

Received and accessioned, 06/--/1984 (1984 543ms).

Location of originals:

Originals in possession of Franklin Freeman, great-grandson of William W. Keen.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
  • Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson Medical College.

Genre(s)

  • Autobiographies.
  • Genealogies.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs.

Occupation(s)

  • Physicians -- United States.

Personal Name(s)

  • Cleveland, Cleveland, 1837-1908
  • Keen, William W. (William Williams)
  • Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir), 1829-1914

Subject(s)

  • Medical education -- United States.
  • Medicine -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.