P. Photograph collections
Record Group
Identifier: P
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
YMCA sex education slides
Collection
Identifier: P-YMCA
Scope and Contents
During the first World War the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF) were particularly concerned with the number of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs, then called venereal disease). During this time, and with help from the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), the CEF produced pamphlets, lectures, and other assorted materials to educate young soldiers on sexual health and how to avoid STIs. These materials emphasized the ill effects of gonorrhea and syphilis, and urged...
Dates:
circa 1918
Historical Medical Photographs Collection
Collection
Identifier: HMP
Scope and Contents
Since photography was invented in the mid-19th century, it has been used for medical purposes. The collection contains more than 4,000 photographs and showcases a variety of patients with diseases, injuries, and malformations, such as Civil War amputations, conjoined twins, and birth defects.
Please see the inventory linked below for further details.
Dates:
1865-1974, undated
Philadelphia General Hospital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P-PGH
Scope and Contents
The City of Philadelphia, which holds archival materials from Philadelphia General Hospital, donated this collection of nearly 1,200 photographs to the College in 1978. The collection includes photographs of the buildings, physicians, residents, and patients.
Please see the inventory linked below for further details.
Dates:
1888-1940, undated
