Letters to Emilie Forster, 1848-1868.

Forster, Emilie.

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Jacobi, A. (Abraham), 1830-1919

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Jacobi, a specialist in diseases of infants and children, was a professor (1865-1902) in the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. From the description of A. Jacobi papers, 1794-1936 (bulk 1880-1919) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 177443888 Abraham Jacobi is referred to as the father of pediatrics, having opened the first children's clinic at the New York Medical College in 1860, and the first children's ward at Mount Sinai Hospital....

Boas, Ernst P. (Ernst Philip), 1891-1955

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Ernst Boas was the son of anthropologist Franz Boas, and as a physician was noted for his work in cardiology. He was also very much involved with liberal social causes. Boas was an instructor in pathology and physiology, an expert in chronic diseases, and a developer of the cardiotachometer. He was prominent in the American Medical Association during the 1940s and 50s, actively promoted National Health Insurance, and was an organizer of the Physicians Forum. From the description of R...

Krackowizer, Ernst, 1821-1875

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[A "Biographical sketch of Ernst Krackowizer ... by A. Jacobi" is available in the book "In memory of Ernst Krackowizer", New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1875 (p. 33-65).] Text in English and German./ On cover: In memoriam./ Includes A. Jacobi's Biographical sketch, delivered before the New York Academy of Medicine, Nov. 4, 1875. [Notes on Ernst Krackowizer, surgeon to the Brooklyn City Hospital. New York: 1935.] [see NYAM RB MS. 1017 file: Obituary of EK.] From the description of Lett...

Brooklyn Hospital

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Founded as Brooklyn City Hospital, 1845, it became Brooklyn Hospital in 1883. From the description of Annual reports and publications, 1847-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155458752 The Brooklyn Hospital was incorporated as the Brooklyn City Hospital by the New York State Legislature in 1845, and was renamed the Brooklyn Hospital in 1883. The Hospital's first building was constructed on an area bounded by Canton Street, DeKalb Avenue, and Raymond Street and...