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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Benson, David M., d. 1854. |
| Title: | David M. Benson Physician's Account Book |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1842-1849 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume |
| Abstract: | Daybook recording activities of physician in 19th century Geddes, New York. |
| 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
David M. Benson (d. 1854) was a 19th century American physician in the town of Geddes, New York. The second doctor to set up shop in Geddes, his main clientele was the employees of the salt companies in and around Geddes.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The David M. Benson Physician's Account Book consists of one volume recording the daily activities of Dr. Benson in treating his patients. Each item is dated and includes a name, a brief description and the cost (e.g., "Jan 14 Thos Ford = To Vis & Obst 5.00"). The book also records expenditures (e.g., "Jan 13 Elias Secor = By 9¾" Buckwheat").
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center has several other physicians' account books. See also the Lowell Holbrook Physician's Account Book and the Constant Merrick Physician's Account Book. Laid inside the front cover are two scraps of paper with other accounts written on them, and Dr. Benson's membership certificate from the Onondaga Medical Society of the State of New York.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
David M. Benson Physician's Account Book,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, circa 2005.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 18 Nov 2011
Revision history: