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
- From the Collection: Da Costa, Jacob Mendes, 1833-1900 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587
1020 Walnut Street
Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587