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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

The holdings of the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library range from ancient papyri to records of modern advertising. There are over 10,000 manuscript collections containing more than 20 million individual manuscript items. Only a portion of these collections and items are discoverable on this site. Others may be found in the library catalog.

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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Sophia Jex-Blake letter, to the Editor of the Spectator, undated, [probably between 1878 and 1912]

1 item
ALS. Response to the editor's inquiries regarding the tuition and course of studies at the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

J. C. (James Cossar) Ewart note, undated [probably between 1870 and 1933].

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

James Mathews Duncan note, [London], undated, [probably between 1846 and 1890]

1 item
ANS. Regretfully declines invitation.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

John William Draper letter, New York City, to Count A. Gurowski, undated [probably between 1840 and 1882]

1 item
ALS. Writes of the reception of one of his books.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Augustin Grisolle note, undated [probably between 1830 and 1869].

1 item
ANS. Arranges a meeting.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Ange Marie Francois Guepin letter, undated [probably between 1825 and 1873].

1 item
ALS. Writes of family matters.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Richard Bright papers, [London], undated, probably between 1817 and 1858

4 items
2 letters (ANS) and 2 holograph notes, unsigned, relating to various social engagements.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Charles Francois S. Giraudy letter, undated [probably between 1800 and 1848].

1 item
ALS relating medical notes and observations.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Andrew Duncan, Jr. letter, [Edinburgh], to "My dear Sir.", undated, [probably between 1793 and 1832]

1 item
ALS. Invites addressee to join the Horticulture Society [of Edinburgh].
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

John Mackie letter, to Tristam Burges, undated [probably between 1790 and 1853]

1 item
ALS. Writes regarding the settlement of an estate.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

John Mason Good papers, undated [probably between 1784 and 1827].

2 items
ALS. Writes to Mr. J. Robinson and Mr. Stockdale respectively regarding his account and the sale of his work.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

St. Thomas's Hospital document, London, undated [probably between 1775 and 1823]

1 item
Document, signed. John Mitchell petitions the Hospital for admittance. The Hospital receives the promise of John Haighton, physician, to supply the patient with clean body linen weekly and to remove the body at his expense, if the patient should die within the Hospital's care.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

David Ramsay document, Charleston, South Carolina], undated, [post 1815]

1 item
Holograph document, signed. Details the division of the trust estate of Ramsay by the commissioners appointed by the court of equity. Signed by commissioners, J. King, T. Smith and W. Simmons. Also signed by heirs and beneficiaries, J.W. Campbell, G.B. Reid, M.G. Ramsay, Sarah Ramsay, J.A. Ramsay, and W.G. Ramsay.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Samuel Jean Pozzi papers, undated [between 1866 and 1918?].

2 items
ANS and a calling card, with mss, unsigned. Regarding social engagements.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Amedee Dechambre papers, undated, between 1853-1886

2 items
2 ANS. In one note, Dechambre refers to Ch. Bouchard and P. Brouardel.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Lewis A. Sayre note, undated [between 1850 and 1900].

1 item
ANS. Introduces Dr. Grant, a Canadian surgeon.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Leon Clement le Fort note, undated [between 1850 and 1893?].

1 item
ANS. Asks addressee to bring his "memoire" to the evening's gathering.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Auguste Nelaton letter, [Paris], to M. Dallais, undated [between 1836-1873]

1 item
ALS. Prescribes treatment of a fistula on a joint by iodized injections, Burgrave dressings and sea baths.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Charles Lasegue note, undated [between 1835 and 1883?].

1 item
ANS. Informs addressee that a Dr. Morel, physician in chief at the Rouen Asylum, wishes to visit their patient, Leon Guibout.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean Jacques Joseph Leroy d'Etiolles note, [Paris], undated [between 1820 and 1860?]

1 item
ANS. Asks a colleague to assist him the next day.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

M. Lisfranc note, undated [between 1810 and 1847?].

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Francois Magendie letter, [Sannois, now suburb of Paris], to Dr. Boulard, undated, [between 1800 and 1855?]

1 item
ALS. Asks him to kindly give three or four baths free of charge to a servant girl of his wife who does not have the means to pay for them. Adds that next time he will recommend better patients.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Johann Ferdinand Koreff letter, undated [between 1800 and 1851?].

1 item
ALS. Sends information on cases of artificial anus.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

William Saunders note, undated, [between 1800-1817].

1 item
ANS. Requests that bearer be given a copy of his work on mineral waters, as well as his book on the liver. Note is attached to short biographical sketch.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Sir Lucas Pepys note, to James Window, Esq., undated, [between 1784-1830]

1 item
ANS. Autograph sample.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Philippe Pinel note, to Citizen Husson, undated [between 1765 and 1826?]

1 item
ANS. Excuses his absence from a committee meeting.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Raphael Bienvenu Sabatier note, undated [between 1750 and 1811?].

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Ernst von Bergmann letter, Berlin, undated [before 1907]

1 item
Letter (ALS) concerning corrections to a report.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

O. Terrillon note, undated [before 1895].

1 item
ANS. Sets a time to meet the next day.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

J. N. (Jean Nicolas) Demarquay letter, [Paris], undated [before 1875]

1 item
ANS regarding a competition.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

J. G. Spurzheim note, undated [before 1832].

1 item
ANS. An autograph signature sample.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Germain See papers, undated, [after 1840].

2 items
ANS. Prescribes a diuretic diet and daily sea baths.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

H. Leigh Thomas letter, to Mr. Diamond, undated [19th century?]

1 item
ALS. Prescribes a course of treatment for tumors, including the application of leeches.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Charles Verral letter, [London], to Dr. Hodgkin, undated (19th century?)

1 item
ALS. Sends a copy of his latest work.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Claude Pouteau manuscript, undated [1772].

1 item
AMS. A prescription.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Mary Putnam Jacobi letter, [New York], undated

1 item
ALS. Informs addressee that she is obliged to decline both the topics and manner of correspondence suggested.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Louis Felix Henri Second Fereol letter, undated.

1 item
ALS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

W. R. Wilde note, [Dublin], to Mrs. Simpkinson, undated

1 item
ANS. Accepts invitation.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Henry Jacob Bigelow note, [Boston], undated

1 item
Note (ANS) informing addressee of his return.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Benjamin Guy Babington note, undated

1 item
Note (ANS). Accepts an invitation to dinner.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Hugo Theorell manuscript, undated.

1 item
AMS, unsigned. Incomplete manuscript of a study on enzymes and enzyme activation.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Friedrich Theodor Frerichs note, [Berlin], undated

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
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Daniel Hack Tuke papers, undated.

2 items
Autograph manuscripts, signed. Two sonnets, on his mother's miniature and on the burial of his son, April 20, 1883.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Gustav Theodor Fechner postcard, postmarked 1880, Leipzig, undated

1 item
Autograph postcard, signed. Cancels appointment.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Esprit Sylvestre Blanche note, undated.

1 item
Dinner invitation (ANS).
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Auguste Berard note, to "Mon cher confrere.", undated

1 item
Note (ANS) to "Mon cher confrere" Requests meeting.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

A. Trousseau letter, to M. Hipp. Rayer Collard, Paris, undated

1 item
ALS. Asks Collard to befriend a St. Marc, who seeks reinstatement to his former position as principal of a college.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Adamos manuscript, undated

1 item
Four pages of a materia medica, of which one section bears the title "The Efforts and Vertuos: with the severall use of Venice Triache."
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Lallemant Amédée, note, undated

1 item
Signed note from French surgeon Amédée Allemant reports that he will be unable to visit that evening.

This signed note from Allemant reports that he will be unable to visit that evening.

1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

James Clark papers, [London], undated

2 items
2 notes (ANS).
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

William Musgrave letter, [England], to Walter Moyle, undated

1 item
Holograph letter, unsigned. Musgrave writes to Moyle on the Roman remains in Belga, a district of Roman Britain. The letter is in Latin.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean Louis Arnal note, undated

1 item
Note (ANS).
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

James Jackson letter, [Boston], to Rev. Greenwood, undated

1 item
ALS. Consents to Greenwood's preaching on the following day.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

J. T. Royle manuscript, [Fort William, India], undated

1 item
AMS. Royle's detailed report to Adam, Secretary to the Medical Board, Fort William, of the death from cholera of surgeon Henry Cavell.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Henri Louis Roger letter, [Paris], undated.

1 item
ALS. Refers to the death of M. Taber, a mutual acquaintance.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Bartolomeo Eustachi letter, undated.

1 item
Photostat of an ALS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Antoine Joseph Jobert de Lamballe letter, undated.

1 item
ALS. Announces the date of his arrival in Paris and promises upon his return to visit his friend's mother, who is ill.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Augustin Harel du Tancrel letter, Paris to M. Pierre Grand, Paris, undated

1 item
ALS. Relating to publication matters.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Paul F. Eve autograph, undated.

1 item
End fragment of an ALS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Edward Reynolds manuscript, undated.

1 item
Fragment of a ALS, with signature.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Westel Woodbury Willoughby letter, [Fairfield, New York], undated

1 item
ALS. Letter of recommendation for Doctor Forester Dexter.
1 result in this collection
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Georges Apostoli letter, Paris, undated

1 item
Letter (ALS) informs recipient that Apostoli will send a recent published thesis on his electrical treatment of fibromata.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Mason Fitch Cogswell letter, E. Hartford, to Miss Sally Butler, Hartford, undated

1 item
ALS. Informs Miss Butler of a slight change in travel plans due to a headache suffered by Mrs. Cogswell and relays Mrs. Cogswell's instruction to write and let them know how "Catherine and the rest are."
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Pierre-Joseph Desault rapport des experiences de M. Cheveuil sur la section de la Symphise du pubis, undated.

1 item
Holograph signed. Typed English translation available. Desault concludes that section of the pubis is not a dangerous operation and that in certain cases it is preferable to the Cesarean section.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Pierre Honore Berard letter, to "Mon tres cher docteur.", undated

1 item
Letter (ALS). Reminds the addressee of his promise to write a chapter on the anatomy of the lungs and throat for a book Berard is preparing to publish.
1 result in this collection
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Hermann von Helmholtz note, undated.

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Joseph Montagu Cotterill note, London, to Mr. Mayhew, undated

1 item
ANS. Returning thanks for congratulations upon investiture as baron.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

H. C. Wood, Jr. letter, Philadelphia, undated

1 item
ALS. Refers the addressee to Alfred Stille's and John Shaw Billings' writings on cholera.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jacques Arsene d'Arsonval letter, Paris, to "Cher Confrere et Ami.", undated

1 item
Letter (ALS) to "Cher Confrere et Ami"
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

A. Vulpian letter, undated.

1 item
ALS. Writes regarding the editing of a publication on Parkinson's disease.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Ph. Ricord papers, undated.

2 items
ANS. An invitation to a concert and a note to a patient regarding the course of treatment.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Carl Henry Davis manuscript, [Wilmington, Delaware], undated

1 item
Typescript manuscript, "The obstetric forceps". On verso of the Medical Society of Delaware stationery. With corrections. Author's name printed below title.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

John Tyndall letter, London, undated

1 item
ALS. Tyndall inquires after "the character of the instruction" received by the two sons of a deceased acquaintance.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Edward Cowles note, undated.

1 item
ANS. Sends compliments.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Samuel Stringer note, undated.

1 item
ANS. Autograph signature sample.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean-Louis-Marie Alibert letter, Paris, undated

2 items
Letter (ALS) describes a treatment for a skin condition. Includes translation. Includes translation.
1 result in this collection
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Robert Jameson letter, to Dr. Anderson, Leith, Scotland, undated

1 item
ALS. Regrets that his present state of health prevents him from visiting Anderson.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

John Jeffries card, [Boston], undated

1 item
Autograph signature on a small card.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Joannes de Carro note, Carlsbad, Germany, undated

1 item
Note (ANS). Expects a good season in Carlsbad.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

[Ad?] Richard papers, undated.

2 items
2 autographed notes from unidentified French physician.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Sir Charles Clarke note, [London], to Sir Charles Wetherell, undated

1 item
ANS. A note of sympathy.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

H. Milne-Edwards note, Versailles, postmarked 1841, Aug. 4

1 item
ANS. Sends an article.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Alexander Braun note, Berlin, to Herr Gilman, [no year], Feb. 20

1 item
Note (ANS) inviting Gilman to an evening with the "Gesellschaft naturforscher Freunde."
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Henry Cline note, [London], [Nov. 1817]

1 item
ANS. Appoints a time to meet.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Newport Botanic Thomsonian Infirmary broadside, [not before 1836].

1 item
Detailed advertisement.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Elisha North manuscript, [not before 1811].

1 item
Manuscript pages from a proposed, but never published second and revised edition of North's book, "A treatise on a malignant epidemic, commonly called spotted fever". Available are photographs of the title page of North's own copy of the book, which bears marginal notes in his hand. Reader is referred to the article by Pleadwell, "A new view of Elisha North ... ", in Annals of medical history, 6 (1924). The manuscript and North's copy form the basis of this essay.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean-Louis Faure papers, March 1922

2 items
2 AMS concerning techniques of heart surgery.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean Charles Thibault certificate, Paris, [Mar. 1797]

1 item
Certifies Thibault as Surgeon, Third Class, with the Seventh Regiment of the Light Cavalry. Signed by the Inspector-Generals of the "Service de Sante des Armees", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Heurteloup.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Jean Francois Thomassin certificate, [Mar. 1796].

1 item
Certifies Thomassin as Surgeon in Chief with the Army of the Rhine and Moselle. Signed by members of the "Conseil de Sante", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Saucerotte.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

G. M. A. Ferrus letter, [Paris], to M. Pierre Grand, Avocat, June 16, no year [between 1800 and 1826?]

1 item
ALS. Inquires on behalf of Charles Pinel regarding a bust of his father, Philippe Pinel.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Pouzin letter, Montpellier, to M. Audibert, Jan. 1823

1 item
ALS relating to a shipment of sulphate of quinine.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Terrade note, Feb. [1803].

1 item
ANS.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Edward Revere Osler etchings, early 20th century

6 items
Church of Saint Peter and Paul, East Harling, Norfolk -- Oxford Castle, Oxford -- Strangers' Hall -- Merton College, Oxford -- Eysingham Gate, Norfolk -- Cancelled Plate.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Manuscript notebook listing inventory with prices of stock in a general store : includes pharmaceutical items, date unknown

1 item
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Herbert Silvette papers, circa 1936-1988

2.5 Linear Feet — Approx. 900 Items
Author, and physiologist and pharmacologist at the University of Virginia Medical School. Collection comprises material relating to and examples of Herbert Silvette's writings, which include short stories, novels, and his work on the English translator Philemon Holland (1552-1637). There is also a large body of correspondence from Archibald MacLeish, which Silvette compiled in The Stiletto Letters. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.

Collection comprises material relating to and examples of Herbert Silvette's writings, which include short stories, novels, and his work on the English translator Philemon Holland (1552-1637). There is also a large body of correspondence from Archibald MacLeish, which Silvette compiled in "The Stiletto Letters."

Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.

1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Maurice Lambert document, circa 1918

1 item
Typed document. Physician's record of Lambert's stay at the Centre Neurologique, Place de Rouen, for observation and treatment of nervous disorders.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

T. Gaillard Thomas papers, circa 1878-1882

6 items
ALS and manuscript, signed. Letters from Thomas to Robert P. Harris, of Philadelphia, statistician of cases of Ceasarean section and extra-uterine pregnacy in New York City and its environs. Manuscript, signed, appears to be a questionnaire sent by Harris and filled out by Thomas on a case of gastro-hysterotomy.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Dujardin-Beaumetz letter, [Paris], circa 1833-1895

1 item
ALS. Asks that recipient examine bearer of letter. Typed transcription available.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

James McNaughton letter, [New York], to the Secretary of the Navy, circa 1830

1 item
ALS. Recommends Dr. George W. Palmer for a position in the U.S. Navy. A note seconding McNaughton's recommendation added by Daniel Washburn.
1 result in this collection
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

P. C. A. Louis note, to M. le President de l'Academie, circa 1800-1872

1 item
ANS. Asks the President to recommend a doctor from the French garrison in Rome.
1 result in this collection
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