David M. Benson Physician's Account Book, 1842-1849
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Benson, David M., d. 1854.
- Abstract:
- Daybook recording activities of physician in 19th century Geddes, New York.
- Extent:
- 1 volume
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
David M. Benson Physician's Account Book,
Background
- Scope and content:
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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").
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase, circa 2005.
- Arrangement:
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Single volume.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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- Terms of access:
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Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
David M. Benson Physician's Account Book,
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- Contact:
- 315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu