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Dr. S.C. Barnum photograph album, 1876
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Barnum, Sanford Christie, Doctor 1838-1885
- Title
- Dr. S.C. Barnum photograph album
- Dates
- 1876 (inclusive)18761876
- Quantity
- 1 photograph album with 22 photos (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH1526
- Summary
- Photograph album with portraits of members of the American Dental Society of Europe, 1876
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Sanford Christie Barnum was born in Oakland Valley, Suffolk County, New York, on August 24, 1838. He studied dentistry under his uncle, Joseph Clowes, in New York before furthering his education at the New York College of Dentistry, graduating in 1868. He is credited for inventing and introducing into practice the dental rubber dam, during the period 1862 to 1864. Barnum gifted the invention to the dental profession, receiving accolades from many dental societies and was given this album. The gift of the photo album is documented in the 'History of Dental Surgery' Volume 2, copyright 1909, pp 417-420.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Portraits of European dentists from an album presented by the American Dental Society of Europe to Dr. S.C. Barnum in token of their appreciation of the gift of the dental rubber dam to the profession.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | Front page with inscription: The American Dental Society of Europe to Dr. S. C. Barnum in token of their Appreciation of the Rubber Dam 1876. | 1876 |
| 1 | 2 |
Dr. F. P. Abbott, Berlin
Louis Bottcher Sohn, Berlin
(photographer)
Dr. F. P. Abbott was a well known dentist in the American
community in Berlin. Around 1876, Abbott cared for and mentored an ailing
American physics student, Willoughby D. Miller, who was attending the
University of Berlin. With Abbott's encouragement, Miller took up dentistry and
became a leading dental researcher. Dr. Abbott, together with Dr. Miller,
introduced to the dental profession the use of combining tin and gold as a
dental filling material. Dr. Abbott was elected to the Office of Vice President
of the American Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 3 |
Dr. S. Townsend Brown, Frankfort a/M
F. Weisbrod Nachfolger, Frankfort a/M
(photographer)
|
1876 |
| 1 | 4 |
Dr. C. Victor Du Bouchet, Paris
Photographie Universelle, Paris
(photographer)
|
1876 |
| 1 | 5 |
Dr. Charles A. Du Bouchet, Paris
Photographie Universelle, Paris
(photographer)
Dr. Charles A. Du Bouchet was one of the founders of the first
chartered dental school, in Philadelphia. He practiced dentistry in Paris for a
number of years until his death, in 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 6 |
Dr. B. Cohen, Hamburg
E. Bieber, Hamburg
(photographer)
|
1876 |
| 1 | 7 |
Dr. J. W. Crane, Paris
G. Penabert
(photographer)
Written on verso: To Dr Barnum with regards of John W. Crane,
Paris, 24 Sep 1875, 7 Rue Scribe.
In 1840, Dr. Crane, a well respected dentist in the U.S. and
Europe, became embroiled in a controversy for refusing to subscribe to a new
publication The American Journal of Dental Science
as he believed that any professional dentist should have a medical degree,
M.D., but none of the editorial staff dentists had that degree. Dr. Crane was
elected to the Office of Secretary of the American Dental Society of Europe, in
September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 8 |
Dr. J. H. Dumont, Berlin
Mondel & Jacob, Wiesbaden
(photographer)
|
1876 |
| 1 | 9 |
Dr. Boyd A. Doremus, Neuchatel
Written on verso: With compliments of Dr. Boyd A. Doremus.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 10 |
Dr. Samuel A. McDowell, Frankfort
Dr. McDowell was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of
the American Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 11 | Dr. William L. Eastlacke, Berlin | 1876 |
| 1 | 12 |
Dr. Francis M. Fay, Brussels
Dupont, Bruxelles
(Photographer)
Written on verso: To Dr. S C. Barnum, Yours truly, Frank Fay,
M.D., D.D.S., Member of the American Dental Society of Europe, Brussels,
1876.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 13 |
Dr. George V. Fay, Brussels
Dupont, Bruxelles
(Photographer)
Written on verso: To Dr. S C. Barnum, for the testimonial album
presented by the American Dental Society of Europe, Varley George Fay, M.D.,
D.D.S., Brussels, 1876.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 14 |
Dr. George W. Field, London
Written on photo: Geo. W. Field, 39 W/2/?, Brook, St London.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 15 | Dr. N. S. Jenkins, Dresden
Photograph missing before album was acquired.
Dr. Jenkins was elected to the Office of President of the American
Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 16 |
Dr. Johannes Paetsch, Berlin
Ernst Milster Nachfolger Hermann Joop, Berlin
(Photographer)
Written on verso: J. Paetsch, Berlin '76.
Dr. Paetsch was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of
the American Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 17 | Dr. Henry Shelley, Paris | 1876 |
| 1 | 18 |
Dr. A. H. Sylvester, Berlin
J. C. Schaarwacter, Berlin
(Photographer)
Written on verso: Yours truly, A. H. Sylvester, D.D.S., Berlin,
Prussia, Hausvoigtie platz 2.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 19 |
Dr. J. W. Spear, Berne
M. Vollenweider, Bern
(Photographer)
Written on verso: J. W. Spear, Bern, Switzerland.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 20 |
Dr. C. T. Terry, Zurich
J. Ganz, Zurich
(Photographer)
Written on verso: Chas. T. Terry from New York, practicing at
Zurich, Switzerland.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 21 |
Dr. J. G. Van Marter, Florence
MONTABONE Fotografo di S.M., Firenze
(Photographer)
Written on photo: J. G. Van Marter, A.M. D.D.S., Florence,
Italy.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 22 | Dr. N. W. Williams, Geneva | 1876 |
| 1 | 23 |
Dr. C. M. Wright, Basel
Written on verso: Very truly yours C. M. Wright.
Dr. Wright was elected to the Office of Treasurer of the American
Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
|
1876 |
| 1 | 24 |
Dr. J. B. Young, Dresden
TEICH HANFSTAENGL. Konigl. Sachs. Hofphotograph
(Photographer)
Written on verso: Ellery C. Young of Dresden.
|
1876 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams (Dentistry)
- Dentists--Europe--Photographs
- Dentists--Europe--Photographs--19th century
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Barnum, Sanford Christie, Doctor 1838-1885--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Dental Society of Europe
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