Henry Pleasants daybooks

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2/270

Scope and Contents

Ledgers of accounts from medical practice of Henry Pleasants in Hamiltonville [West Philadelphia], Pa., 1835-1858. Lists reason for visit and fee charged.

Dates

1835 - 1858

Creator

Pleasants, Henry (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Henry Pleasants, Philadelphia physician, was born on 2 Jan. 1812 and died on 11 Jan. 1890. He received an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1834; his thesis was on chloride of soda.

Extent

3 volume

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Pleasants, Henry (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Henry Pleasants daybooks
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Physical Storage Information

External Documents

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States

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