Walter Channing
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Title
Walter Channing
Subject
Draper, William F.
Channing, Walter, 1786-1876
Portraits
Description
Dr. Walter Channing, Harvard's first professor of obstetrics and medical jurisprudence, was also Dean of the Medical School for over a quarter of a century. He promoted the use of ether anaesthesia in childbirth and was one of the founders and attending physicians at the Boston Lying-In Hospital.
Dr. Channing was a Librarian and one of the last Trustees of the Boston Medical Library.
Abstract
Portrait of Walter Channing (1786-1876), painted by William F. Draper after Joseph Alexander Ames
Creator
Draper, William F.
Date Created
1947
Rights
The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu
Access Rights
Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information
Is Part Of
Portrait Collection. Box 23, folder 22.
Format
image
Extent
1 portrait
Provenance
Gift of Walter Channing to Harvard University for the Medical School, 1947
Files
Collection
Citation
Draper, William F., “Walter Channing,” OnView, accessed May 11, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/12903.