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James van Arsdale phrenological character of W. K. Scholz

 Item
Identifier: MSS 397

Content Description

This small collection consists of a document describing the personality and character traits of W. K. Scholz based on a phrenological examination by James van Arsdale in 1860. The character reading is printed, with handwritten notes in the margins and other markings.

Dates

  • 1860

Creator

Biographical / Historical

James van Arsdale is described as a Professor of Phrenology and Hygiene. No more information could be found about him, or any information about W. K. Scholz.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Flat file no. 1, drawer 3

Processing Information

This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015. It was processed in the summer of 2018.
Title
James van Arsdale phrenological character of W. K. Scholz
Author
Chrissie Perella
Date
26 June 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States