H.H. Hay & Sons record book
Scope and Contents
Consists of one bound record book kept by H.H. Hay & Sons of Portland, Maine, containing physicians' order slips for orthopedic devices manufactured by that company. Order slips contain information supplied by physicians related to product selection, material to be used, measurement specifications, and patient names and addresses; some slips include sketches, and most are stamped with date of receipt by H.H. Hay & Sons. Also includes index of patients.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-1911
Creator
- H.H. Hay & Sons (Portland, Me.) (Organization)
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Extent
0.3 cubic feet (1 flat box)Biographical / Historical
H.H. Hays & Sons of Portland, Maine, was established by Henry H. Hay (1820-1895) in 1841 as the H.H. Hay Company. After Hay's death, his sons Charles and Edward took over the business. H. H. Hay & Sons sold drugs, chemicals, flavored syrups, orthopedic devices, and medical supplies, as well as paints, oils, and dyes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase, Carmen D. Valentino Rare Books & Manuscripts, 2019.
Processing Information
Processed by Charlotte Lellman in March 2023. Collection was processed according to Level 1 protocol.
Creator
- H.H. Hay & Sons (Portland, Me.) (Organization)
Subject
- H.H. Hay & Sons (Portland, Me.) (Organization)
- Hay, Edward A. (Person)
- Hay, Charles M. (Person)
- Title
- H.H. Hay & Sons. Record book, 1909-1911 (inclusive): Finding Aid
- Author
- Charlotte Lellman
- Date
- 2023-03-13
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- med00643
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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