Columbia Collection

Version: 10 (current) | Updated: 11/14/2025, 3:28:16 PM

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Description

Columbia Collection

Overview

The Columbia Collection is a curated assemblage of primary source materials produced by Columbia University between 1 January 1800 and 19 March 1836. The collection is held in the Pinax metadata aggregation service and comprises written documents, a German‑language medical case series, and a digital archival image. Its form is a mixed‑media collection of paper and scanned items, all catalogued in English and German.

Background

Columbia University, operating under the “St. College” faculty unit, generated the documents that now constitute the collection. The materials were later aggregated by Pinax, a cultural‑heritage metadata service, to provide standardized access for researchers. The collection reflects early 19th‑century academic and medical practices in the United States, with trans‑Atlantic links to Germany and Surinam. The inclusion of the Spigelia case series illustrates Columbia’s engagement with homeopathic medicine and its correspondence with the N. A. Akademie der homöopathischen Heilkunst.

Contents

  • Spigelia Anthelmintica and Marylandica – A German‑language case series by C. Hering, dated 19 March 1836, detailing the use of Spigelia remedies for headaches and ocular disorders.
  • Letter regarding academic conduct and diploma signing – An English letter dated 1 January 1800, addressing concerns over diploma validity and academic regulation at St. College.
  • Archival Image a092001208 – A TIFF image (≈49 MB) catalogued under ID 01KA1FKDNBQKS0ETFESJT9EB0Q, presumed to be a scanned document or photograph related to the collection.

The subjects covered include homeopathy, medical case documentation, academic conduct, diplomas, education, and archival imagery.

Scope

The collection spans the years 1800–1836 and covers geographic contexts of the United States, Germany, Surinam, and the institutional setting of St. College. It focuses on early homeopathic practice, institutional governance, and the preservation of academic records. Items outside this temporal window, non‑homeopathic medical literature, and detailed botanical data on Spigelia are not included. The collection thus serves as a focused resource for scholars of early American medical history, university administration, and trans‑Atlantic scholarly exchange.

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Raw Cheimarros Data

@columbia_collection:collection {title: "Columbia Collection", creator: @columbia, institution: @columbia, date_range: {start: @date_1800_01_01, end: @date_1836_03_19}, language: "en", description: "A collection of homeopathic medical cases, academic correspondence, and archival images from Columbia.", subjects: ["Homeopathy","Medical cases","Academic conduct","Diplomas","Education","Archival images"], places: [@surinam, @germany, @united_states, @st_college]}

@file_pinax -> part of -> @columbia_collection

@columbia_collection -> aggregates -> [@spigelia_cases, @letter_academic_conduct, @a092_001_208]

@columbia_collection -> cataloged by -> @pinax

# SYNTHESIS: The @columbia_collection unifies content from three distinct sub‑directories:
#   • Homeopathic_Medicine_Cases (e.g., @spigelia_cases and its related case documents)
#   • Academic_and_Administrative_Documents (e.g., @letter_academic_conduct)
#   • Archival_Images (e.g., @a092_001_208)
# This creates a temporal span from 1800‑01‑01 to 1836‑03‑19 and links geographic contexts (Surinam, Germany, United States, St. College) across medical, academic, and archival domains.

Metadata

Title
Columbia Collection
Type
Collection
Creator
Columbia
Institution
Columbia
Created
1800-01-01/1836-03-19
Language
en
Subjects
Homeopathy, Medical cases, Academic conduct, Diplomas, Education, Archival images
Place
Surinam, Germany, United States, St. College
Source
PINAX

Version History (10 versions)

  • ✓ v10 (current) · 11/14/2025, 3:28:16 PM
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    "Added PINAX metadata"
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    "Reorganized into 3 groups"
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Additional Components

reorganization-description.txt
# Reorganization Summary

The files were grouped based on their content and purpose. Homeopathic medicine case studies were grouped together due to their thematic similarity and detailed medical content. Academic and administrative documents were separated into their own group due to their focus on institutional governance and policies. Archival images were grouped separately as they serve a different purpose, primarily as visual references or archival materials. This strategy ensures that each group is distinct and logically coherent, reflecting the primary content and use of each file.

## Groups Created

- **Homeopathic_Medicine_Cases**: Files containing detailed case studies and treatments related to homeopathic medicine, focusing on symptoms, remedies, and outcomes.
- **Academic_and_Administrative_Documents**: Files related to academic administration, including discussions on regulations, diplomas, and faculty conduct.
- **Archival_Images**: High-resolution images without OCR text, likely used for archival purposes or as references in other documents.

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