Papers, 1793-1921 (span), 1813-1870 (bulk).

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Papers, 1793-1921 (span), 1813-1870 (bulk).

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The George Bacon Wood Papers collection documents George Bacon Wood's professional and personal life from 1813 to 1870. Materials located in the collection include correspondence, manuscript drafts, lecture notes, financial material, and some graphic material. Researchers interested in the life of George Bacon Wood, or of early-nineteenth century medical practice will find documents of significance in these papers. The "Correspondence" series contains three subseries arranged by their relative size to the series. The series dates from 1793 to 1880, with the bulk of letters dating from 1813 to 1870. Some correspondence is located in other series, however that material was not separated in order to retain context. The "Writings" series dates from 1841 to 1866, with several undated folders. The "Professional Affiliations" series contains documents relating to George Bacon Wood's several institutional affiliations, including the American Philosophical Society, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Girard College, the Schuylkill River Navigation Company, and the University of Pennsylvania. The "Teaching Material" series contains lectures, notes, and student information from George Bacon Wood's teaching career. The "Graphic Material and Ephemera" series contains photographs, prints, news clippings on contemporary European affairs, and other ephemeral items. Of note in the series is a print portrait of George Bacon Wood. The folders date from 1850, 1861-1862, 1921, and undated. The "Financial Materials" series contains an account book, a bills ledger, and a copy of Dr. David C. Wood's estate. All of these items belonged to George Bacon Wood. The series dates from 1849 to 1860, and undated.

5 boxes (2.1 linear ft.)

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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