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Joseph A. Woodward Dental Record UPT 50 W889

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Summary Information

Prepared by
Joseph-James Ahern
Preparation date
March 2016
Date [inclusive]
1907-1929
Extent
1.0 Volume

PROVENANCE

The Joseph A. Woodward Dental Patient Book was transferred to the University Archives from the School of Dental Medicine Library.

ARRANGEMENT

The Joseph A. Woodward Dental Record Book is in its original order.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Joseph A. Woodward was born in Philadelphia, and graduated from the Pennsylvania Dental College in 1861. After practicing for a brief time in California, he returned to Philadelphia where he resumed his practice. Woodward was also associated with the University of Pennsylvania Dental Clinic, and was coeditor of the International Dental Journal. Joseph Woodward died in Philadelphia on October 24, 1929.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The Joseph A. Woodward Dental Record consists of one volume related to patient records, covering the period 1907 – 1929. There is an alphabetical index at the front of the book, with individual pages for each patient. While the volume does not provide any personal information, it does give a glimpse at early twentieth century dental record keeping.

Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)
Pennsylvania Dental College.
Subject(s)
Dental schools–United States

Inventory

 

Records 

Box

Folder

Patient Record Book 1907-1929