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Thomas MacKie Smith papers, 1831-1852

 Sub-Series
Accession: WMSS-VIIdentifier: WMSS-VI-III.-C.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-1852

Biographical Note

Thomas Mackie Smith was the son of Francis Gurney Smith (1784-1873) and Eliza Mackie (1787-1861). He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an A.B. in 1828 and M.D. in 1831. He served his residency at the Philadelphia Almshouse. Eleuthera du Pont was a close family friend; they married in 1834, and moved to Delaware a year later, where they established his medical practice.

Scope and Contents

Dr. Thomas MacKie Smith's papers include letters written to Eleuthera while she was away, describing domestic life in her absence. His papers also include a medical account book from 1833 to 1851 and a record of babies delivered from 1834 to 1852.

Extent

From the Series: 6.25 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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