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

van Arsdale, James (Person)

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 : 1 oversize folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Flat file case 2, drawer 1

Processing Information

This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015. It was processed in the summer of 2018.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

van Arsdale, James (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

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: English
Script of description: Latin

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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