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E. Powell ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/283

Scope and Contents

Ledger documenting medical practice of Elijah Powell in Richford, N.Y., and surrounding Tioga and Cortland counties, 1839-1845; some accounts settled as late as 1858. Lists patient name, reason for visit, prescriptions, and settlement of accounts.

Dates

  • 1839 - 1858
  • Majority of material found within 1839 - 1845

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Elijah Powell, Tioga Co., N.Y. physician, was born in Pharsalia, N.Y., on 3 Oct. 1800. He graduated from Hamilton College and opened a practice in Richford, N.Y., in 1823. Powell married (1) Lydia Wells and (2) Jane Anderson, by whom he had seven children. He was elected first superintendent of schools, 1844, and county commissioner of schools, 1854. Elijah Powell was a member and president of the Tioga County Medical Society. He died on 12 Jan. 1876.

Extent

1 volume (112 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Title
E. Powell ledger
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

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

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