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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)
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
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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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Donated to Health Sciences Library by S. C. Barnum's nephew, Mr. D. L. Lain.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Health Sciences Library, 2013.

Processing Note

Originally accessioned as PH2017-065.

Processed by John Gerhard, 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: 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.
    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 1
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 2
  • Description: Dr. S. Townsend Brown, Frankfort a/M
    F. Weisbrod Nachfolger, Frankfort a/M (photographer)
    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 3
  • Description: Dr. C. Victor Du Bouchet, Paris
    Photographie Universelle, Paris (photographer)
    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 4
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 5
  • Description: Dr. B. Cohen, Hamburg
    E. Bieber, Hamburg (photographer)
    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 6
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 7
  • Description: Dr. J. H. Dumont, Berlin
    Mondel & Jacob, Wiesbaden (photographer)
    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 8
  • Description: Dr. Boyd A. Doremus, Neuchatel

    Written on verso: With compliments of Dr. Boyd A. Doremus.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 9
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 10
  • Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 11
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 12
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 13
  • Description: Dr. George W. Field, London

    Written on photo: Geo. W. Field, 39 W/2/?, Brook, St London.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 14
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 15
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 16
  • Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 17
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 18
  • Description: Dr. J. W. Spear, Berne
    M. Vollenweider, Bern (Photographer)

    Written on verso: J. W. Spear, Bern, Switzerland.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 19
  • Description: Dr. C. T. Terry, Zurich
    J. Ganz, Zurich (Photographer)

    Written on verso: Chas. T. Terry from New York, practicing at Zurich, Switzerland.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 20
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 21
  • Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 22
  • Description: 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.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 23
  • Description: Dr. J. B. Young, Dresden
    TEICH HANFSTAENGL. Konigl. Sachs. Hofphotograph (Photographer)

    Written on verso: Ellery C. Young of Dresden.

    Dates: 1876
    Container: Box 1, Item 24