Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.) archives, 1751-1861 1751-1861

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Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.) archives, 1751-1861 1751-1861

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This collection includes minutes and rough minutes of the Managers; Attending Managers' accounts; treasurer's and other financial records; cash books, ledgers, monthly accounts, and receipt books of the steward and matron; materials relating to the medical staff and instruction; patients' records and accounts. There are materials on buildings and grounds and on the library, museum, and the painting of "Christ Healing the Sick" by Benjamin West.

42.0 Microfilm reel(s)

American Philosophical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6631974

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West, Benjamin,

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Humane Society of Philadelphia

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Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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The Pennsylvania Hospital was established in 1751. The original section of its building was designed by Samuel Rhoads; construction began in 1755. From the description of Photographs, [ca. 1910]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122548463 The Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 by Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin. Chartered by the Colonial Government, the Pennsylvania Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in America to care for the sick...

Preston's Retreat.

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Philadelphia Lying-in Charity.

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Philadelphia Dispensary

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