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Essay by Nancy Kobrin, "Jacob Mendes da Costa, M.D., L.L.D. American Civil War Father of PTSD - Soldier's Heart", 1995

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection consists of materials by or about Jacob M. Da Costa, MD and his family from 1857-1903. The materials include addresses (1857-1900) to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, commencement addresses to Jefferson Medical College (1874, 1883, 1887, and 1891), an 1872 introductory lecture to Jefferson students, and clinical lectures (1887-1900, with gaps) given at Pennsylvania Hospital. Also contained in the collection are medical journal articles (1881-1899); biographical information; publications referencing Da Costa and his work; photographs; and obituaries.

Dates

  • Other: 1995

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository

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