Related Records

1. RG1.B2.F29 - Report

   This is a photocopy of a research paper on the medical department of the Revolutionary War. Included is the history of the department, persons involved, diseases and cures. The Valley Forge Encampment and the Yellow Springs Hospital are discussed as well as the aftermath of the war in medical terms.

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2. RG1.B3.F11 - Excerpts

   This is an excerpt from a study on aspects of the American Revolution conducted at Drew University and Syracuse University, NY, with emphasis on the medical administrators

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3. RG1.B3.F15 - Magazine article

   This article contains information about the Moravian village of Bethlehem, PA, and the care of the sick and injured Continental Army tended there. It further describes the hospital at Lititz and its closing with remaining patients being sent to Lancaster and Yellow Springs during the Revolutionary War..

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4. RG1.B3.F34 - Magazine article

   This folder contains a variety of materials on Colonial medicine, trees, herbs, gardens, and those involved in these areas.

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5. RG1.B5.F18 - Diary

   Rev. James Sproat, a clergy of the Presbyterian Church, was elected by Congress a chaplain for the hospitals of the Middle Deparatment during the Revolutionary War. This folder contains excerpts from his journals detailing his work at the Yellow Springs hospital and his visits with Dr. Samuel Kennedy and Dr. Bodo Otto and other Revolutionary War physicians. His travels from town and village are noted.

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6. RG1.B5.F21 - Report

   This report was prepared for a Revolutionary War program at Valley Forge National Park by ranger William Lang. Lang identifies the key personnel involved in military medicine at the time; the key hospitals established; diseases; prevention and treatment of diseases; with emphasis on the Yellow Springs "Washington Hall" Hospital activities. A map of the Continental Army hospital locations is included.

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7. RG1.B9.F1 - Research materials

   This folder includes information collected by Jeanne DuFour who was one of the original members of Historic Yellow Springs in 1974 and possibly a member of the Yellow Springs Association before. Included are: advertisements for stagecoaches to the Yellow Springs, copies of letters mentioning coming to Yellow Springs, clippings, maps and extensive bibliographies especially of the Revolutionary War era. Also are: reports and excerpts on the Rev...

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