Notes from medical lectures by Dr. William Shippen, Jr., circa 1762.

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Notes from medical lectures by Dr. William Shippen, Jr., circa 1762.

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This volume of lecture notes was taken by an unidentified student who attended a series of lectures on anatomy, blood, and midwifery, given by Dr. William Shippen, Jr. in Philadelphia, possibly in 1762. It also includes a list of medical books.

1 v. (115 p.) ; 21 cm.

University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library

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University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library

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Shippen, William, Jr., 1736-1808

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William Shippen Jr. (October 21, 1736 – July 11, 1808), was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery and obstetrics in Colonial America and founded the first maternity hospital in America. He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), graduating in 1754. He studied medicine first with his father, then went to England and Scotland and in 1761 earned his medical degree at th...