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 Author:  Darlington, William, 1782-1863Requires cookie*
 Title:  William Darlington papers, 1777-1863     
 Dates:  1777-1863 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.H.S.Film.14 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Medicine. | Natural history. 
 Author:  Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802Requires cookie*
 Title:  Erasmus Darwin commonplace book, ca. 1777-1929     
 Dates:  Circa 1777-1929 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1299 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Diseases. | Medicine. | Meteorology -- Observations. 
 Author:  Davy, Humphry,Sir,1778-1829.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Sir Humphry Davy correspondence, 1803-1822     
 Dates:  1803-1822 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.D315.1 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Anatomy | Chemistry | Medicine. | Mineralogy. | Natural history. 
 Author:  De Benneville, George,1703-179Requires cookie*
 Title:  Medicina Pennsylvania, 1760-1779, with additions to 1841     
 Dates:  1760-1841 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1448 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Medicine. | Pharmacology. 
 Author:  Fothergill, John, 1712-1780Requires cookie*
 Title:  John Fothergill letters, 1737-1778     
 Dates:  1737-1750 
 Abstract:  The John Fothergill Letters Collection, 1737-1778 (bulk 1737-1750), consists of fourteen copies of letters Fothergill wrote. Most of the letters are addressed to Charles Aston and most discuss medicine.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.F82 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Education | Medicine 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Medicine. | Science. 
 Author:  Hewson family.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Hewson family papers, 1767-1836     
 Dates:  1767-1836 
 Abstract:  The Hewson's were close to the Franklin family. Mary Stevenson Hewson was Franklin's landlady when he was in London, and they maintained a correspondence throughout their lives. This collection contains some of the family correspondence. Most are not originals, which are in private hands. The original manuscripts are primarily letters to and from Mary Stevenson Hewson. Of note is a poem/prayer written by Mary Stevenson Hewson. The MOLE record is very detailed, but the record does not mention records of a controversy Benjamin Franklin had with Dr. William Hunter that are part of this collection.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.H492.h, .br, .b1, .b 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Marriage and Family Life | Social Life and Custom | Women's History 
 Genre:  General Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Medicine. 
 Author:  Hosack, David, 1769-1835Requires cookie*
 Title:  David Hosack correspondence, 1804-1891     
 Dates:  1804-1891 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.842 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Horticulture. | Medicine. | Statesmen -- United States. 
 Author:  Hosack, David, 1769-1835Requires cookie*
 Title:  David Hosack letters and papers, 1795-1835     
 Dates:  1795-1835 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.885.1-.7 
 Extent:  3 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Horticulturists. | Medicine. | Natural history. 
 Author:  Ingenhousz, Jan, 1730-1799Requires cookie*
 Title:  Jan Ingenhousz correspondence, 1766-1797     
 Dates:  1766-1797 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.H.S.Film.23 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Medicine. | Plant physiology. 
 Author:  Kampman, Christian Frederick, 1708-1808Requires cookie*
 Title:  Catalogus plantarum sponte crescentium circa Bethlehem in comitatu Northampton in Pensylvania & Hope in comitatu Sussex in West New Jersey, &c. [n.d.]     
 Dates:  n.d. 
 Abstract:  This volume records 679 plants found in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Hope West New Jersey.

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 Call #:  Mss.580.K12 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Medicine 
 Genre:  Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Botany -- Pennsylvania. | Medicine. | Plants -- Catalogs. 
 Author:  La Roche, R. (René), 1795-1872Requires cookie*
 Title:  R. (René) La Roche papers, 1827-1901     
 Dates:  1827-1901 
 Abstract:  The LaRoche Papers hold an assortment of documents, most of which deal with Rene LaRoche, a nineteenth century Philadelphia-based physician. A U.S. passport from 1827 and a passport from Sardinia are included in the collection. The letters are from the 1850s and are often letters from Ayres Philips Merrill to Rene La Roche.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.L322 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Genre:  Miscellaneous | Official Government Documents and Records 
 Subjects:  Epidemiology. | Medicine. 
 Author:  Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851Requires cookie*
 Title:  Samuel George Morton papers, 1838-1844     
 Dates:  1838-1844 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1413 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Archaeology | Craniology. | Education. | Egyptology. | Geology. | Indians of North America | Medicine. | Mineralogy. | Paleontology. | Phrenology. 
 Author:  Owen, Richard, 1804-1892Requires cookie*
 Title:  Richard Owen papers, 1827-1889     
 Dates:  1827-1889 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.Ow2 
 Extent:  1.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Birds. | Dinosaurs. | Fishes. | Medicine. | Mollusks. | Natural history. 
 Author:  Paget, James, Sir, 1814-1899Requires cookie*
 Title:  Sir James Paget correspondence, 1784-1932     
 Dates:  1784-1932 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.P212 
 Extent:  0.75 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Medicine. | Science. 
 Author:  Pennock, C. W. (Caspar Wistar), 1799-1867Requires cookie*
 Title:  C. W. (Caspar Wistar) Pennock papers, 1829-1891     
 Dates:  1829-1891 
 Abstract:  Much of this collection deals with Caspar Wistar Pennock's medical practice and travel abroad, especially his time in Paris in the 1830s. There is one interesting letter from Andrew Comstock that references his attempt to foment a revolution (in elocution) in Philadelphia in 1830. There are a few letters in French.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.P3825 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Americans Abroad | International Travel | Medicine 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Medicine. 
 Author:  Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)Requires cookie*
 Title:  Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.) archives, 1751-1861     
 Dates:  1751-1861 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1204 
 Extent:  42 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Hospitals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. | Medicine. 
 Author:  Perkins, John, 1698-1781Requires cookie*
 Title:  John Perkins papers, [ca. 1768-1779].     
 Dates:  Circa 1768-1779 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1166 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Catarrh. | Cold (Disease) | Medicine. 
 Author:  Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813Requires cookie*
 Title:  Benjamin Rush commonplace book, 1792-1813     
 Dates:  1792-1813 
 Abstract:  The commonplace book is better described as Benjamin Rush's diary of events from 1792. Rush recounts in great detail the spectacular failure of William Duer and other investors in Philadelphia and New York, noting the panic and uncertainty that swept elite society in those months. The second portion of the volume contains a range of Rush's thoughts and observations on society, making this portion more like a traditional commonplace book.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.R89c 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Business and Skilled Trades | Early National Politics | Land and Speculation | Medicine | Philadelphia History | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Commonplace Book | Diaries 
 Subjects:  Hospitals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. | Indians of North America | Marriage. | Medicine. | Religion. 
 Author:  Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813Requires cookie*
 Title:  Benjamin Rush correspondence, 1759-1813     
 Dates:  1759-1813 
 Abstract:  This collection of Benjamin Rush Papers was compiled by Lyman Butterfield for his biography of Rush. The papers are photocopies of Rush's correspondence.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.R89p 
 Extent:  2.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  African American | Early National Politics | Medicine | Religion 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | Research Records and Reports 
 Subjects:  Abolitionists. | African American churches | African Americans -- Religion | Medicine. | Slavery. | Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. 
 Author:  Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813Requires cookie*
 Title:  Memorable facts -- events opinions -- thots [sic] etc., 1789-1791     
 Dates:  1789-1791 
 Abstract:  This collection contains a photocopy of Benjamin Rush's "Memorable Events." The originals are held by the Library Company of Philadelphia. The manuscript contains descriptions of Philadelphia events and personalities.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.R89me 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Philadelphia History 
 Genre:  Autobiography 
 Subjects:  Abolitionists. | African American churches | African Americans -- Religion | Creek Indians | Indians of North America | Medicine. | Slavery -- United States. 
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