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.
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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Donated to Health Sciences Library by S. C. Barnum's nephew, Mr. D. L. Lain.
Transferred from Health Sciences Library, 2013.
Originally accessioned as PH2017-065.
Processed by John Gerhard, 2018.
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.
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.
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
Written on verso: With compliments of Dr. Boyd A. Doremus.
Dr. McDowell was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the American Dental Society of Europe, in September, 1878.
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.
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.
Written on photo: Geo. W. Field, 39 W/2/?, Brook, St London.
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.
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.
Written on verso: Yours truly, A. H. Sylvester, D.D.S., Berlin, Prussia, Hausvoigtie platz 2.
Written on verso: J. W. Spear, Bern, Switzerland.
Written on verso: Chas. T. Terry from New York, practicing at Zurich, Switzerland.
Written on photo: J. G. Van Marter, A.M. D.D.S., Florence, Italy.
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.
Written on verso: Ellery C. Young of Dresden.