Abbe, Robert
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1851 - 1928
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence concerning Robert Abbe from the Office of the Secretary of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: CPP 1/003-02
Overview
The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence.
This collection includes correspondence, printed material, and photographs pertaining to Associate Fellow Robert Abbe and the custodianship of the Abbe Cabinet.
This collection includes correspondence, printed material, and photographs pertaining to Associate Fellow Robert Abbe and the custodianship of the Abbe Cabinet.
Dates:
1919 - 1939; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1929
Robert Abbe papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/146
Content Description
This collection was assembled by Robert Abbe and contains scrapbooks and other memoranda relating to Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, Joseph Lister, Edward Jenner, and Benjamin Rush. Included in the scrapbooks are correspondence, portraits, and newslippings. For a more detailed description of the materials included, please the "Scope and Content" note for each item.
Dates:
1781 - 1927
