Drexel University Historical Collection

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Description

Drexel University Historical Collection

Overview

The Drexel University Historical Collection is a digital aggregation of primary documents housed in the Pinax repository. The collection, created in 1836‑03‑19 (the date of the earliest surviving item), is presented in English and is considered public domain. It encompasses medical correspondence, case studies, and an administrative letter concerning faculty conduct and diploma signing, reflecting both early 19th‑century homeopathic practice and later institutional governance.

Background

Drexel University, a research institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, curates this collection as part of its broader archival mission. The materials originate from diverse locales: Allentau, Pennsylvania; Surinam; Germany; and the university’s St. College building. The collection was assembled under the Pinax metadata schema, which standardizes cultural‑heritage records and ensures interoperability across digital platforms.

Contents

  • Correspondence Journal – A single issue (No. 6) of Correspondenzblatt der homöopathischen Aerzte (dated 19 March 1836) containing case reports (Nos. 64–76, 81, etc.), a discussion on the homeopathic remedy Spigelia by C. Hering, and an archival note proposing systematic distribution of homeopathic experience archives.
  • Case Reports – Detailed patient histories, symptoms (e.g., severe headache, eye inflammation, oral swelling), treatments with Spigelia (various preparations), and documented outcomes ranging from complete recovery to partial relief.
  • Letter regarding Faculty Conduct and Diploma Signing – A handwritten, English‑language letter from an unknown author, addressing concerns about faculty behavior, the signing of diplomas, and the adequacy of institutional resolutions and pledges.
  • Supplementary Notes – Archival notes and editorial remarks that contextualize the journal’s purpose and the broader homeopathic movement in the United States.

Scope

The collection covers material from the early 1830s through the early 21st century, spanning geographic regions in North America, South America, and Europe. Its thematic focus includes homeopathy, medical correspondence, case studies, faculty conduct, diploma signing, academic policies, and institutional resolutions. Items are limited to the documents listed above; the collection does not include detailed pharmacological data beyond the case reports, nor does it contain broader administrative records beyond the single letter. The collection is suitable for scholars of medical history, homeopathy, and university governance.

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**SYNTHESIS**  
- The newly created @drexel_historical_collection links the medical correspondence subdirectory (homeopathic case studies, @correspondence_journal, @spigelia, @case_* documents) with the academic/administrative subdirectory (faculty conduct letter, @faculty_conduct, @diploma_signing concepts).  
- Persons such as @c_hering appear across multiple source types (author of case studies and archival note) and are now connected to the overarching collection.  
- Geographic references from the metadata (Allentau, Surinam, Germany, St. College) are unified under the collection’s @associated_place relationship, showing the collection’s multi‑regional scope.  
- The collection’s subject list synthesizes themes from both domains, illustrating how Drexel’s historical holdings integrate medical homeopathy and university governance documents.

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# Reorganization Summary

The files were grouped based on their content and purpose. Medical correspondence and case studies were grouped together due to their shared focus on homoeopathic treatments and patient cases. Academic and administrative documents were grouped separately as they pertain to institutional regulations and correspondence. High-resolution images without OCR text were grouped together as they serve a distinct archival or reference purpose. This strategy ensures logical, coherent groupings that accurately represent the content of each file.

## Groups Created

- **Medical_Correspondence_and_Cases**: Files containing medical correspondence, case studies, and discussions related to homoeopathic treatments and patient cases.
- **Academic_and_Administrative_Documents**: Files related to academic administration, regulations, and institutional correspondence.
- **High_Resolution_Images**: High-resolution image files without OCR text, likely used for archival or reference purposes.

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