List of vaccine cases, undated Digital
Scope and Contents
Logbook of Fansher's smallpox vaccination cases with information on the patient name, age, and how the vaccine matter was introduced. There are also notes on the success of the vaccination, vaccine "seeds," and spurious cases.
Dates
- Creation: 1805-1846 (inclusive).
Language of Materials
Papers are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.14 cubic feet (1 half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Fansher, Sylvanus, 1770-1846 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
The Center for the History of Medicine in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine is one of the world's leading resources for the study of the history of health and medicine. Our mission is to enable the history of medicine and public health to inform healthcare, the health sciences, and the societies in which they are embedded.