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M. Randolph Latimer essay on scarlet fever

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/162

Scope and Contents

M. Randolph Latimer defines scarlet fever [scarlatina] and describes its types, symptoms, sequelae, cause, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and local remedies, 1855.

Dates

  • 1855-05-05

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Matthias Randolph Latimer of Piscataway, Md., was born in March 1833. He received his M.D. from the Philadelphia College of Medicine in 1855. Latimer practiced medicine in Horse Head, Md., until 1893, then practiced in Aquasco, Md. He died circa 1914.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Ownership and Custodial History

Deposited as part of a larger collection by the executors of the estate of Lewis D. Harlow through Harry S. Hopper, 1896.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
M. Randolph Latimer essay on scarlet fever
Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

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