George Miller Beard papers, 1853-1923 (inclusive).

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George Miller Beard papers, 1853-1923 (inclusive).

Correspondence, writings, biographical material and other papers of George M. Beard, physician and specialist in the treatment of mental and nervous disorders. Included are materials relating to his work on the medical uses of electricity and his pioneering work in the definition of criminal insanity, as well as papers relating to his interest in spiritualism. Also included are a number of letters received by his daughter, Grace Alden Beard, related to a biographical study of her father.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8022784

Yale University Library

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