Mutter, Thomas Dent, 1811-1859

Holograph ms. of lecture notes on medicine and surgery given by Drs. [J. K.] Mitchell, Mutter, Dunglison and Pancoast. Inscribed on edges: Jeff. Med. Col. Philada. / Med. and Surg. notes, by B. Y. Shelley / 1843-44, 45-46, 49-50.

The collection consists of materials by or about Thomas D. Mutter, M.D. and the Mutter Museum from 1841-1884. The materials include addresses (1841-1851) given to Jefferson students (consisting of introductory lectures and charges to graduates), publications of syllabi for Jefferson courses (many interleaved with student notes), and two memoirs (1859) of Mutter, one written by R.J. Levis and the other by Joseph Pancoast.