Samuel Adams papers, 1758-1819.

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Creator

Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• Originals: .3 linear foot (1 box)
• Copies: 3 microfilm reels.

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Researchers must use microfilm.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of Adams's diary and miscellaneous papers. Diary describes his early life in Connecticut, colonial army service, job as a teacher, study of medicine,practice in Massachusetts and Maine, role as a surgeon in the Continental Army, and tavern keeping, 1792-1796. Diaryis particularly significant for details of his medical practice including obstetrical cases. Miscellaneous papersinclude notes on anatomy, army commissions, commonplace book, and some correspondence.

Biographical/Historical Note

Samuel Adams (1745-1819) was an American physician who served during the U.S. Revolutionary War.

Controlled Access Terms

• Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819.
• United States. Continental Army.
• Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Massachusetts -- Ipswich.
• Medicine -- Study and teaching.
• Medicine, Military -- United States.
• Anatomy -- Study and teaching.
• Obstetrics -- Practice.
• Medicine -- Practice.
• United States -- Armed Forces.
• United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Medical care.
• Diaries.
• Military records.
• Physicians.
• Teachers.