William Shippen prescription book, 1789 Oct. 1-1791 July 10

Mss.B.Sh61.1

Date: 1789-1791 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 132 p.
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Abstract

This item is a daily record of professional visits and prescriptions. Some of Shippen's patients were eminent Philadelphians and visitors to the city.

Background note

William Shippen was a Philadelphia physician and anatomist and taught anatomy and midwifery.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 132 p.

Provenance

Presented by J. Hall Pleasants, 1952.

Early American History Note

This single volume appears to record the daily medical appointments William Shippen kept, and, when applicable, the treatment administered.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Business Records and Accounts
  • Scientific Data

Personal Name(s)

  • Andreani, Paolo, 1763-1823
  • Barbé-Marbois, François, Marquis de, 1745-1837
  • Beckley, John James, 1757-1807
  • Bretagne, Baron de
  • Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844
  • Izard, Ralph, 1742-1804
  • Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
  • Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
  • Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
  • Moreau de Saint-Méry, M. L. E. (Médéric Louis Elie), 1750-1819
  • Shippen, William, 1736?-1808
  • Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
  • Washington, George (1732-1799)
  • Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821

Subject(s)

  • Medicine
  • Medicine.