Seafuse/Merritt Private Hospital Collection, 1911-1921
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains medical charts from the Seafuse and Merritt Private Hospitals.
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Seafuse/Merritt Private Hospital Collection contains medical charts from the Seafuse Private Hospital, 1911-1915, and the Merritt Private Hospital, 1919-1921.
- Biographical / historical:
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In 1907, Dr. Samuel M. Seafuse began operating a private hospital out of his home at 1005 Walnut Street in Elmira, New York. From 1907 to 1917, he ran the Seafuse Private Hospital at that location. In 1918, he sold to Mrs. Eva M. Paradise, who ran the Paradise Private Hospital from 1918 to 1919. It was then purchased by Mrs. Mae Merritt who operated it as the Merritt Private Hospital, 1919 to 1922. Dr. Samuel M. Seafuse took over the place again in 1923 and ran it as the Seafuse Private Hospital until 1931. The property was later used as a boarding house.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Kathy Charlenow in 2004.
- Physical / technical requirements:
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Due to the poor condition of the originals, researchers should use the service copies.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org