Medical Images, 1888-circa 1920s and undated
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- 11 folders and 1 scrapbook
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Contains several hundred black-and-white images taking the form of photographs (mounted on cardstock), early X-rays, and printed illustrations, all relating to Ridlon's case studies and research on orthopedics. Many were used in his publications from the 1880s to the 1920s. The photographer may have been John Ridlon or an assistant. These historic medical images are open to use.
Images show unidentified patients with deformities and abnormalities, treatments (including braces, casts, and sometimes surgery), and outcomes. Many are pediatric patients. Original folder titles have been retained.
Other photographs in the collection are found in the Photographs Materials series and are related to Ridlon's medical training at a military base in Plattsburgh, N.Y., in 1916; also includes portraits of John Ridlon.
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Access note. Series contains fragile materials in the form of glass plate negatives, lantern slides, and nitrate negatives and may require extra assistance from staff. Contact Research Services for access. Most if not all of the images are available in the collection as photographic prints.
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