Sims, J. Marion (James Marion), 1813-1883

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Dates:
Birth 1813-01-25
Death 1883-11-13

Biographical notes:

James Marion Sims (1813-1883) was a surgeon and gynecologist who conducted experimental surgical procedures on enslaved women during the 1840s in Alabama. He later played a role in founding the Woman's Hospital (now a division of St. Luke's Hospital) in New York, N.Y.

From the guide to the J. Marion Sims Papers, 1835-1884, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

From the description of J. Marion Sims Letters. 1858-1859; 1880-1881. (Medical University of South Carolina Library). WorldCat record id: 18932255

New York gynecologist.

From the description of Papers, 1860-1867 and undated. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35359408

James Marion Sims (1813-1883) was a surgeon noted for his pioneer work in gynecology and cancer operations and for his part in founding the Woman's Hospital (now a division of St. Luke's Hospital) in New York City.

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Subjects:

  • Cancer
  • Diphtheria
  • Genital Diseases, Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Gynecology
  • Gynecology
  • Medicine
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Ovarian diseases
  • Physicians
  • Surgeons
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Women
  • Women's Health
  • Gynecology

Occupations:

  • Designer

Places:

  • New York (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Mount Meigs (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Alabama (as recorded)

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