Bronson, Stephen Henry, 1844-1880.

Dates:
Birth 1844
Death 1880
English, French,

Biographical notes:

Stephen Henry Bronson was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 18, 1844, the son of Dr. Henry Bronson and Sarah M. (Lathrop) Bronson. In 1862 he entered the Medical Institution of Yale College from which he graduated in 1866. After graduation he continued his studies in anatomy in Cambridge, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut before entering the Laboratory of Comparative Anatomy of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris in 1867. While in Paris he developed an intimate friendship with Georges Pouchet, and attended lectures in the medical sciences and natural history by Auguste Néalton, Charles Robin, Claude Bernard, J. F. Jarjavary, A. de Quatrefages, and Henri Milne Edwards. Upon his return from Paris in 1870, Bronson settled in New Haven where he helped to establish the New Haven Dispensary, which opened to the public in 1871. He served as one of its physicians, its secretary, and chief officer. In 1874 he was appointed one of the physicians of New Haven Hospital and in 1880 accepted a seat on the New Haven Dispensary Prudential Committee. Bronson retained these posts until his early death in August, 1880.

From the description of Stephen Henry Bronson collection, 1867-1870 (bulk). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 703648856

From the description of Stephen Henry Bronson collection, 1867-1870 (bulk). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702172030

Stephen Henry Bronson was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 18, 1844, the youngest son of Dr. Henry Bronson and Sarah M. (Lathrop) Bronson.. In 1862 he entered the Medical Institution of Yale College from which he graduated in 1866. After graduation he continued his studies in anatomy in Cambridge, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut before entering the Laboratory of Comparative Anatomy attached to the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris in the fall of 1867. While in Paris he developed an intimate friendship with Georges Pouchet, and attended lectures in the medical sciences and natural history by Auguste Néalton, Charles Robin, Claude Bernard, J. F. Jarjavary, Armand de Quatrefages, and Henri Milne Edwards. Upon his return from Paris in 1870, Bronson settled in New Haven where he helped to establish the New Haven Dispensary, which opened to the public in 1871. He served as one of its physicians, its secretary, and chief officer. In 1874 he was appointed one of the physicians of New Haven Hospital. Bronson retained these posts until his early death in August, 1880.

From the guide to the Stephen Henry Bronson collection, 1867-1870, (Historical Library, Harvey Cushing / John Hay Whitney Medical Library)

Stephen Henry Bronson was a graduate of the medical class of Yale College in 1866. He was a physician, founder of the New Haven Dispensary, and Yale College lecturer.

From the description of Stephen Henry Bronson papers, 1827-1881 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168827

From the guide to the Stephen Henry Bronson papers, 1827-1881, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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Subjects:

  • Anatomy, Comparative
  • Medical education
  • Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Science
  • Voyages and travels

Occupations:

  • Physicians

Places:

  • Europe (as recorded)
  • Paris (France) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Paris (France) (as recorded)
  • New Haven (Conn.) (as recorded)
  • Paris (France) (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Europe (as recorded)
  • Connecticut (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Europe (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Europe (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • New Haven (Conn.) (as recorded)
  • Connecticut (as recorded)
  • Italy (as recorded)
  • New Haven (Conn.) (as recorded)
  • Italy (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Europe (as recorded)
  • Paris (France) (as recorded)
  • Paris (France) (as recorded)