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Joseph Kantor collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-016

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a 14 x 18 inch volume of A Clinical Atlas of Venereal & Skin Diseases including Diagnosis, Prognosis & Treatment by Robert W. Taylor, M.D. from 1889; The Edinburgh Stereoscopic Atlas of Obstetrics, edited by G.F. Barbour Simpson, M.D. and Edward Burnet, M.B. with a preface by Professor Sir J. Halliday Croom, M.D., and The Edinburgh Stereocopic Atlas of Anatomy, edited by David Waterson, M.D.; and a stereoscope. Both Atlases consist of 7 x 9 inch cards, each with descriptive information and stereoscopic slides.

Dates

  • Creation: 1889-1905

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Historical Note

A Clinical Atlas of Venereal & Skin Diseases including Diagnosis, Prognosis & Treatment by Robert W. Taylor, M.D. was published in Philidelphia in 1889 and includes 192 illustrations. The Edinburgh Stereoscopic Atlas of Obstetrics and The Edinburgh Stereocopic Atlas of Anatomy were both published in London in 1905. The Atlas of Obstetrics, edited by G.F. Barbour Simpson, M.D. and Edward Burnet, M.B. with a preface by Professor Sir J. Halliday Croom, M.D., covers twenty-five subjects and is divided into four sections. The content list/preface pamphlet was included with the Atlas of Obstetrics. The Atlas of Anatomy, edited by David Waterson, M.D., is divided into five sections and the content list/preface pamphlet was not included. Due to the extremely poor condition of the containers, both titles were removed and placed within archival folders, each labeled with their corresponding sections. Both Atlases consist of 7 x 9 inch cards, each with descriptive information and stereoscopic slides. A stereoscopic slide is made up of two photographs placed side by side and creates the illusion of a singular image with depth when viewed through a stereoscope. A stereoscope from 1900 is included in this collection.

Extent

8.5 Linear Feet (Seven 5x12 inch boxes and one 14 x 18 inch wooden box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Joseph Kantor collection contains published atlases on dermatolgy, obstretrics, and anatomy from the late-1800s and early-1900s. These items were a part of Dr. Joseph Kantor's personal collection.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

No special equipment is needed to access the materials. Stereoscope is included in the collection to view the slides.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Dr. Joseph Kantor on June 11th, 2015.

Source

Title
Guide to the Joseph Kantor collection
Status
Completed
Author
Sylvie Dakota Huhn
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

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