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James A. Meigs Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-063

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the speech Meigs gave at his high school graduation, "The Destination of Philosophy;" several valedictory addresses; information on the Meigs Medical Association; and several memoirs.

Dates

  • Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Creator

Biographical / Historical

James Aitken Meigs was born July 31, 1829 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1851 with an interest in physiology. In addition to practicing medicine, Meigs also studied at the College of Physicians and the Academy of Natural Sciences. In 1854 Meigs became Professor of Climatology and Physiology at the Franklin Institute. He returned to Jefferson in 1866 as a summer Lecturer and in 1868 as the Chair of the Institutes of Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence. He died on April 20, 1880 of blood poisoning.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language

English

Arrangement

I. Biography (1970, n.d.) II. Addresses (1848-1879) III. Publications (1859) IV. Correspondence (1866) V. Events and Ephemera (1868-c.1980s) VI. Necrology (1880-1982)
Title
James A. Meigs Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Kelsey Duinkerken
Date
April 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Script of description
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Repository Details

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

Contact:
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Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587