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Charles Wistar Stevens papers
Baker, Abigail. Letter to "Dear Girl"

Manuscripts

Baker, Abigail. Letter to "Dear Girl"

Description: The collection is organized chronologically from 1823 to 1888. In addition, 10 pages of biographical notes concerning the various correspondents are located at the end of the collection. This collection of correspondence and notes offers insight into 19th century medical practice. Included are Steven's inquiries concerning dropsy, diphtheria, and other diseases. The collection contains several diplomas and certificates received by Charles Wistar Stevens. Also included are three lists of the Stevens and Baker families. Among the notes included, three are in French (prescription lists) and one is in Spanish (a poem). Notable participants include Clarence J. Baker, Ephraim Cutter, Henry M. Field, Austin Flint, Abraham Jacobi, James Russell Lowell, Justin McCarthy, Edwin Whipple, Henry W. Williams, and Robert C. Winthrop.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1823, July 29
Call number: mssStevens
Creator: Stevens, Charles Wistar (-1901)

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Provenance

On long-term loan from the Los Angeles County Medical Association, 1992.

Associated people

Blake, Clarence J. (1832-1917.)

Cutter, Ephraim, (1822-1907.)

Field, Henry M. (1812-1886.)

Flint, Austin, (1830-1919.)

Jacobi, A. (1819-1891.)

Lowell, James Russell, (1830-1912.)

McCarthy, Justin, (1819-1886.)

Whipple, Edwin Percy, (1821-1895.)

Williams, Henry W. (1809-1894.)

Winthrop, Robert C.

Associated organization

Los Angeles County Medical Association,

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