Papers, 1817-1895 (inclusive), 1817-1818, 1895 (bulk).

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Papers, 1817-1895 (inclusive), 1817-1818, 1895 (bulk).

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Visitor's book, Christ Healing the Sick, 1817-1818; account book of the monies received; reports from the Board of Managers; letters to and from Benjamin West; papers relating to the publication of the history of Pennsylvania Hospital, 1895; and material relating to the controversy between Dr. William A. Armstrong and Dr. Thomas G. Morton.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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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...

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

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American-born artist who was a charter member of the Royal Academy. From the description of ADS, 1819 November 12 : Kings Warehouse Customs, London. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 16853753 American historical painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "Sir", a gentleman with whose family his "friend and Relation Joshua Gilpin" is forming a connection in marriage, 1800 Jun. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2705...

Armstrong, William A

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William A. Armstrong was a Philadelphia stone building contractor. From the description of Receipt book, 1867-1875. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122316670 ...

Morton, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1835-1903

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Dr. Morton was attending surgeon of the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia from 1859 to 1874 and a fellow of the College of Physicians. During the Civil War he was Acting Assistant Surgeon in Philadelphia general hospitals. With Frank Woodbury, Morton authored The history of the Pennsylvania Hospital (1895). From the description of Thomas George Morton papers, 1888-1903. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14313308 From the guide to the Thomas George Morton P...