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Benjamin Drake correspondence
- Title
- Benjamin Drake correspondence, 1827-1852.
- Author
- Drake, Benjamin, 1794-1841.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 4350 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Additional Authors
- Ford collection.
- Description
- .1 linear foot (1 folder)
- Summary
- Benjamin Drake (1805-1871) was a physician in New York City in the early 19th century. After graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, he continued his studies in Europe before returning to New York to establish a practice. Drake held offices with the Medical Society of the County of New York, the New York State Medical Society, and the New York Academy of Medicine. The correspondence consists of letters by and to Drake relating to his medical practice, politics, and other matters. Included are letters describing his 1827 trip to Liverpool, England, and its environs.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Provenance (note)
- This material was originally received as part of the Ford collection.
- Call Number
- MssCol 4350
- OCLC
- 850530190
- Author
- Drake, Benjamin, 1794-1841.
- Title
- Benjamin Drake correspondence, 1827-1852.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Provenance
- This material was originally received as part of the Ford collection.
- Occupation
- Physicians.
- Added Author
- Ford collection.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 4350