Dr. J. H. Fairfax certificate, 1831 February 21

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Summary

Creator:
Fairfax, J. H.
Baskin, Lisa Unger, former owner
Abstract:
Collection comprises a certificate written by Fairfax stating that he examined Alsy (Alice), who was a slave being hired out to Charles Mothershead in Westmoreland Co., Va. He found that she had procidentia uteri (her entire uterus was outside the vagina), which caused her to be unable to work. He added, "She may be made useful by the application of an instrument properly adjusted, to keep the part from coming down."
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Research Center:
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Collection ID:
RL.11144

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a certificate written by Fairfax stating that he examined Alsy (Alice), who was a slave being hired out to Charles Mothershead in Westmoreland Co., Va. He found that she had procidentia uteri (her entire uterus was outside the vagina), which caused her to be unable to work. He added, "She may be made useful by the application of an instrument properly adjusted, to keep the part from coming down."

Biographical / historical:

J. H. Fairfax was a physician.

Acquisition information:
The Dr. J. H. Fairfax certificate was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, February 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS192

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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