"The Diaphragm: A Protector of the heart and Cardiac Vessels; its influence on the Organs of Circulation," by William Forbes, 1880

File — Box: 5, Folder: 2

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection contains materials by or about William S. Forbes and numerous members of his family including his grandparents, Francis and Sally (Innes) Thorton; his parents, Murray and Sally Forbes; his siblings, Alfred, Kate, David, and Elizabeth; and his wife, Cellie from 1790-1969. The materials include correspondence (1792-1936) of William S. Forbes, his grandparents, parents, siblings, children, wife, and various other relatives. The correspondence details Forbes' early life in Philadelphia while in school and working, his experiences during both the Civil War and the Crimean War, his appointments by Jefferson Medical College as Demonstrator of Anatomy and Professor of Anatomy, and his arrest and acquittal of grave robbing charges. The collection contains Forbes' notebooks (1850-1851) while a student at the University of Virginia and his matriculation cards (1851-1855) from the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College. The collection contains his medical manuscripts (1860-1898) and a few of his lectures and presentations. The materials also include member lists and bylaws of the W.S. Forbes Anatomical League (1895-1905). Also contained in the collection are various financial, legal, and business documents (1789-1891) of a number of Forbes relatives. The collection contains newspaper clippings (1800-1906) that discuss the trial of Forbes and his death. Also contained in the collection are genealogical and biographical material of Forbes and his family.