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Trials of a public benefactor, as illustrated in the discovery of etherization
Commissioned by William T. G. Morton, Trials of a public benefactor attempts to provide support for his claim to precedence in the discovery of ether anesthesia. Here, as part of the story, Oliver Wendell Holmes coins the term in a letter to Morton…
Shoelace messages
From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a fraction of the items of support, sympathy, and…
Radiogram from Victoria Lehner
Dr. Bibring’s mother, Victoria, sent a radiogram shortly after the family had moved to Boston in 1941, while she remained in London.
Paper crane messages
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From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
Note from Thomas Bibring
Dr. Bibring
Messages on beaded string
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From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
Letter to Princess Marie Bonaparte
Dr. Bibring was a close colleague to one of the regal members of the psychoanalytic community, Princess Marie Bonaparte of Greece. They corresponded frequently and attended many of the International Psychoanalytic Association meetings together.
Letter to Henry Pickering Bowditch from Sir Francis Galton
Galton admires the composites of Saxon and Wend soldiers done by Bowditch. He says: “The composites are indeed beautiful and quite different in ‘type’ from both American and English. The Saxon & Wends being more alike to one…
Letter to Guttmacher from Brooklyn, New York
For every letter of dissenting views Guttmacher received, he read an equal amount of letters commending his work. This letter, written by a single mother, encourages Planned Parenthood to reach out to poorer communities where birth control was not…
Letter to George H. Hall
In 1788, John Fleet and George Holmes Hall became the first two graduates to receive medical degrees from Harvard. Here, in the following year, the two are in correspondence concerning treatment of several of their patients.
Letter to Alan Guttmacher from Leo J. Holmsten
Before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973 legalizing abortion in the United States, many physicians wrote to Guttmacher pleading for increased advocacy and education of birth control and abortions in the United States. Physicians and…
Letter of congratulations from Moscow
The Medical School received formal letters of congratulation on the opening of the new buildings from other medical schools in the United States and from institutions abroad, including this unusual greeting from the rector of the Imperial University…
Letter from young amputee
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From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
From a collection of cards and objects sent to the Brigham and Women's Hospital by well-wishers after the terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The collection represents a…
Letter from the Massachusetts Colonization Society to the Medical Faculty of Harvard College
This letter from Holmes’ tenure as dean of Harvard Medical School relates to the education of two African-American students, Daniel Laing, Jr., and Isaac H. Snowden. The Massachusetts Colonization Society promoted the education of Laing and…
Letter from Stanley Cobb
Dr. Bibring collaborated with Dr. Cobb while at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Zetzel on issues with child psychology.
Letter from Samuel Hahnemann
This fragment of a manuscript letter of Samuel Hahnemann concerns the homeopathic prevention and treatment of cholera using powder of copper.
Letter from Robert F. Rutherford
Dr. Bibring’s lectures at Simmons College’s School of Social Work were highly regarded by the faculty and students. She emphasized the importance of implementing psychoanalytic standards in all aspects of social case work.
Letter from Phyllis Greenacre
From one former president of the American Psychoanalytic Association to another, Dr. Greenacre discussed the next International Psychoanalytic Congress to be held in London, 1953.
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to William Hunt
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., abandoned his studies at Harvard College to join the Massachusetts Volunteers at the outbreak of the Civil War. He was wounded on October 21, 1861, at the battle of Ball’s Bluff, in Virginia, and attended by a…
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to John Samuel Whiting
Holmes’ extensive medical library grew by not only his own purchases but also many gifts from friends, admirers, and colleagues. In this letter to physician John Samuel Whiting (1828-1896), Holmes expresses his thanks for the copy of an early…
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to John Collins Warren
While Holmes' views on homeopathy are well attested, this letter to Dr. John Collins Warren (1778-1856) indicates he had at least some early interest in the concurrent phrenological movement. Holmes here invites Warren to attend his lecture on the…
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to Harold C. Ernst
As this letter attests, Holmes was less than enchanted with his composite photograph: “I thank you for them. They are curious, interesting—and fearfully truthful. I do not think much is gained in this instance by the multiple process. I…
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to Charles Brooks
This letter from Holmes’ tenure as dean of Harvard Medical School relates to the education of two African-American students, Daniel Laing, Jr., and Isaac H. Snowden. Here, at Brooks’ appeal, Holmes waives the lecture fees for Laing…
Letter from Moses Younglove to Sylvanus Fansher
In response to an inquiry from Sylvanus Fansher (1770-1846), New York physician Moses Younglove sent this letter describing his experiences with smallpox and cowpox inoculation. Younglove claims to have inoculated over 1,400 individuals with only six…
Letter from Mister Rogers to T. Berry Brazelton
Dr. Brazelton, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Child Development Unit and Brazelton Center for Infants and Parents at Childrens Hospital, created the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment in 1973 to analyze the…
Letter from Mary I. Bunting
Mary I. Bunting first approached Dr. Bibring to hold a seminar at Radcliffe College in 1965 shortly after her retirement. Each seminar that followed was a great success and the student wait list to enroll also grew.
Letter from Johann Gaspar Spurzheim to Honorine Spurzheim
During the course of his extensive travels through Europe and America, J. G. Spurzheim maintained a vigorous correspondence with his wife, Honorine, describing the people he met, the hospitals, prisons, and schools he visited, and the spread of…
Letter from J. Pierpont Morgan to J. Collins Warren
Financier and industrialist J. Pierpont Morgan was the most significant benefactor to the construction of the Quad buildings. His magnificent gift of $1,135,000—the single largest donation received by Harvard to that point—underwrote the…
Letter from J. Collins Warren to Harold C. Ernst
Although there was doubt on the part of President Eliot that the Longwood buildings would be ready for the meeting of the American Medical Association in June 1906, as this letter of J. Collins Warren attests, the architects affirmed that, within a…
Letter from Herrman L. Blumgart
Dr. Blumgart was the Physician-in-Chief at Beth Israel Hospital that requested Grete to develop and head the psychiatric department in the mid 1940s.
Letter from Gonzalo Bosch to Carola Eisenberg
"I have the pleasure to write to you to inform you that the National Commission for Culture in its last session has been awarded a grant to improve studies on child psychiatry in the United States of North America. To congratulate you on the…
Letter from George J. Mohr
Dr. Bibring participated in many professional activities such as the panel for "The Personal Analysis of the Candidate in its Relationship to his Supervised Analytical Work." She pushed for stricter standards in all training analysis, a testament of…
Letter from George Bibring to his parents
George wrote frequently with his mother in his youth, however, in later years he corresponded more with his father.
Letter from Frederick Lehner
Most of the correspondence between Grete and her brother, Frederick (Fritz), continued in German, as did many of her family and friends.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to the editor of the Illustrated London News and transcript
Letter to the editor of the Illustrated London News, regarding edits to Nightingale's proof for publication.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir William Blake Richmond and transcript
Response to Sir Richmond's recommendation for a lady of 18 to enter the nursing school. Nightingale argues that she is too young, and explains the reasons why they wait to train nurses until they are older. Nevertheless, she makes an appointment to…
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir Harry Verney and transcript
Condolences to Sir Harry Verney, Sibella, and the wife, son, and daughters on the death of an unnamed man.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Sir Guy Douglas Arthur and transcript
Acknowledgement of reports sent to Nightingale, and an attempt to make an appointment to meet in person.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Samsom and information card
Letter to Mrs. Samsom regarding Mrs. Samsom and Mrs. Davis leaving Scutari for health reasons. Nightingale has bought passage for them on a boat to England, the "Cleopatra", and arranges for her payment.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Robertson with catalog entry
Nightingale relates Mr. Makins's medical advice for Mrs. Robertson's truss. She thanks Mr. Robertson for his letter, and says that Sir Harry likes it. She relates news that there is fighting in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park, and praises the police.…
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mrs. Morey
Letter including pleasantries to Mrs. Morey and her children upon Mr. Morey's departure.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale sends 5 pounds to Mr. Morey for him to distribute among himself, Mr. Milson's bills, the Athletic Sports, a bell at the cemetary, and an American organ at East Claydon Church.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
A night nurse has been assigned to Sir Edmund, lessening the strain of Mr. Morey and Lady Verney. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick go on vacation to Switzerland. Nightingale wishes to send a large book to Mr. Morey as a "sports prize."
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request to add the magazings for the Botolph Reading Room to her account. Nightingale has ordered reprints of Mr. Frederick's Introduction
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Well wishes for Mr. Morey's daughter Edith, who is staying by the sea for the health of her "delicate chest", and suggestions for activities for her while she is there. News from Sir E. and Lady Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request to cash a cheque and post a letter for Nightingale.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Mr. Morey's daughter Edith's health improves, and Nightingale sends money and thanks to Mr. Morey for his assistance with Sir Edmund at the lectures.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Well wishes for the health of Mr. Morey's daughter Edith, and information that a party containing Harry Lloyd Verney is going to Cairo, and thanks that Mr. Morey wrote to Mr. Croft of Sir Harry's foot.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on a patient who shows improvement, and a request to place a cross and wreath on Nightingale's sister's grave and to remind Sir Harry of the date.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
New year's wishes, and a request for Mr. Morey to pay an account for her.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale writes to Mr. Morey, who is skating, requesting he send a package containing 70 copies to Poona in India via Brindisi.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on Sir Harry's health, which has been worse at night.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on Sir Harry's health.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Update on Sir Harry's health after his return from London, and question as to whether Sir Harry ought to see Dr. Benson.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Thanks for prescriptions, and request to post letters in London.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for grapes for Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for Mr. Morey to place a cross and wreath on Nightingale's sister's grave.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Information on Nightingale's travels and a request for changing money.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Christmas wishes to Mr. Morey, and discussion of expenses and purchases for Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale gives her opinions on the proper length of mourning expressed by the house servants and Sir Harry, and gives news of Mrs. And Captain Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Offer to pay for Philip Tomas's travel expenses.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter conferring with Mr. Morey on the matter of Sir Harry and Mr. Croft.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Thanks for wreaths in rememberance of Nightingale's sister, and Mr. Croft's surgical opinion on Sir Harry's health.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for Dr. Benson's opinion on Sir Harry's foot.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale pays a debt of Lady Verney's to Miss Farrer, as well as thanks for newspapers and updates on Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on the health of Sir Harry, and thanks for sending along thirty newspapers for the St. Thomas nurses which contained a memoriam.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Updates on Lady Verney's night nurse, gifts sent to Nightingale, and the activities of Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Request for information on Lady Verny's health and if her night nurse arrived.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Discussion of Sir Harry's health. Nightingale sends some drinks for Sir Harry, and inquires after how his temperature was taken.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Arrangements on when to feed Sir Harry after a parade.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Mr. Morey goes on vacation, and a brief discussion of Sir Harry's health.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale expresses hope that Sir Harry may be improving, and suggests some diet changes to help.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter detailing treatment of Sir Harry by changing his shirt once or twice a day, if possible, and requesting notice if his temperature rises.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter discussing Sir Andrew Clark's visit and including specific instructions for washing the mouth and tongue of Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter working out travel details from Claydon to Euston by train.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Discussion of the sofa preferences of Nightingale and Lady Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale sends money to Mr. Morey, and consults on the recovering Sir Harry, saying that she always puts out food for him when he visits her at Claydon.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale consults with Mr. Morey about having Mr. Croft stay with Sir Harry at Mr. Culvert's, where he is staying.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Nightingale responds to some medical suggestions from Mr. Morey as treatment for Sir Harry.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter regarding the illness of Sir Harry, and his meeting with Captain Verney.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter regarding Sir Harry falling ill and sending for Dr. Benson.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Mr. Morey
Letter detailing the schedule of Sir Harry, including dinner, luncheon, and a small reception in Nightingale's room.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Miss Gibson
Letter including pleasantries with Miss Gibson, who is now in charge of her organization.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Messrs. Mausell
An order for Christmas and New Years cards.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to Lord Stratford de Redcliffe with envelope, information card, and catalog entry
Concerning the distribution of the Sultan's gift to the nurses in the Crimean War, and a possible award for Mrs. Bridgeman.
Letter from Florence Nightingale to James Davis with envelope
Acknowledgement and thanks for a cheque for subscription to the "F[?]dnen Fund".
Letter from Florence Nightingale and transcript
Private letter concerning the reprinting Nightingale's "Stastitical" and "Social Science" papers for a book.
Letter from Florence Nightingale and transcript
Compliments to a printer or publisher of Nightingale's writing, and an order for one hundred copies of the finished work.
Letter from Florence Nightingale
Attempt to schedule an appointment with a man of "multifarious occupations" outside of London.
Letter from Florence Nightingale
Acknowledgement of a previous letter, and request for a copy of her revised article from the printer.
Letter from Florence Nightingale
A recommendation for surgical nurse Mrs. Lagan, who served with Nightingale in Crimea.