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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Pierson, Robert H., fl. 1880-1902. |
| Title: | Robert H. Pierson Daybooks |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1899-1901 |
| Quantity: | 0.25 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | Account books for a physician in Syracuse, New York, with records of diagnosis, treatment and payment. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Robert H. Pierson was a graduate of Syracuse University (class of 1898) where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a physician at the House of the Good Shepherd and later had an office in Syracuse. [Delta Kappa Epsilon Quarterly, Vol. XVII, 1899.] In 1902, he was one of only 18 young doctors to pass the U.S. Army's examination for Assistant Surgeon. ["Army Surgeons Wanted," New York Times, Jun 23, 1902.]
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Robert H. Pierson Daybooks consists of two volumes containing Dr. Pierson's notes on diagnosis, treatment and payment. In some cases the notes are extremely detailed.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Robert H. Pierson Daybooks,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 2013.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 13 Aug 2013
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