Manuscript Collection
Aiken As A Health Station: A Contribution to Medical Climatology - Accession 1187 - M555 (608)
Files
Download Aiken as a Health Station: A Contribution to Medical Climatology by William H. Geddings, M.D. (1877) (5.0 MB)
Identifier
Accession 1187 - M555 (608)
Inclusive Dates
1877
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
19 pieces;
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of a booklet titled Aiken as a Health Station: A Contribution to Medical Climatology by William H. Geddings, M.D. of Aiken, S.C. written in 1877 published in Charleston, SC by Walker, Evans & Cogswell, Printers. Dr. Geddings (1838-1892) was born in Charleston, SC and studied medicine at the Medical College of South Carolina. He later lived in Aiken, SC and championed the climate in the area as perfect for those that suffered from pulmonary diseases and tuberculosis. In this booklet Dr. Geddings discusses at length the health benefits of the climate of Aiken, South Carolina as compared to other areas of the country.
Provenance
The “Aiken as a Health Station: A Contribution to Medical Climatology” was purchased by Winthrop Library (Carnegie) on April 21,1956 for $5.13.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Aiken As A Health Station: A Contribution to Medical Climatology - Accession 1187 - M555 (608)". Finding Aid 1346.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1346
LC Subject Headings
Aiken (S.C.)--Climate; Medical climatology--South Carolina--Aiken
