11. History of Woman's Hospital in the State of New York: holograph 22 p., circa 1952
File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This small collection of letters, pathological specimen registers,
speeches and writings, and miscellaneous material, 1903-1963,
documents the career and obstetric and gynecological practice
of Edward A. Schumann.
Series 1 contains three folders of letters, 1916-1958, from, primarily, obstetricians and gynecologists. The letters concern Schumann's speaking engagements; his presidency of the American Gynecological Society; his appointment as professor of gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine; publication of Schumann's A textbook of obstetrics (1936); and personal matters. The series includes one letter from Martha Gellhorn.
Three registers of pathological specimens from the Gynecean Hospital, 1903-1907, are in Series 2. Indices to specimen numbers are included. Most entries contain detailed descriptions, drawings of the specimens, and notes on the history of the case. Edward A. Schumann was Pathologist at the Gynecean Hospital during this period.
A collection of Schumann's typescript speeches and writings, primarily unpublished, 1921-1955, is in Series 3. Manyjitems concern topics in obstetrics or gynecology or the profession of a gynecologist. The series also includes several addresses to graduating classes of nurses; biographical memoirs of George Gellhorn and John A. McGlinn; and Schumann's history of the Woman's Hospital in the State of New York.
Series 4 contains miscellaneous material, 1936-1963, including a photographic print of Edward A. Schumann; programs from meetings of the American Gynecological Society; Schumann's research on the history of obstetrics, particularly Francois Mauriceau, Hugh Chamberlen, and the Hotel Dieu; and material from the 50th anniversary meeting of the American Gynecological Club, including a photographic print, and membership roster, minutes, program, and Houston S. Everett's typescript history of the organization.
Series 1 contains three folders of letters, 1916-1958, from, primarily, obstetricians and gynecologists. The letters concern Schumann's speaking engagements; his presidency of the American Gynecological Society; his appointment as professor of gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine; publication of Schumann's A textbook of obstetrics (1936); and personal matters. The series includes one letter from Martha Gellhorn.
Three registers of pathological specimens from the Gynecean Hospital, 1903-1907, are in Series 2. Indices to specimen numbers are included. Most entries contain detailed descriptions, drawings of the specimens, and notes on the history of the case. Edward A. Schumann was Pathologist at the Gynecean Hospital during this period.
A collection of Schumann's typescript speeches and writings, primarily unpublished, 1921-1955, is in Series 3. Manyjitems concern topics in obstetrics or gynecology or the profession of a gynecologist. The series also includes several addresses to graduating classes of nurses; biographical memoirs of George Gellhorn and John A. McGlinn; and Schumann's history of the Woman's Hospital in the State of New York.
Series 4 contains miscellaneous material, 1936-1963, including a photographic print of Edward A. Schumann; programs from meetings of the American Gynecological Society; Schumann's research on the history of obstetrics, particularly Francois Mauriceau, Hugh Chamberlen, and the Hotel Dieu; and material from the 50th anniversary meeting of the American Gynecological Club, including a photographic print, and membership roster, minutes, program, and Houston S. Everett's typescript history of the organization.
Dates
- circa 1952
Extent
From the Collection: .6 Linear feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Schumann, Edward A. (Edward Armin) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
