Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
A catalogue of the medical library of the Philadelphia Alms-House, prepared agreeably to a resolution of the Board of Managers.
Publication Details
Philadelphia, 1831 CE.
First edition, 1824. Founded in 1732/33, this institution became known in the 19th century as "Old Blockley" after it moved to the Blockley Township in West Philadelphia. It was renamed Philadelphia General Hospital in 1919; closed in 1977.
Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13405 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15677 |
| External URL | a-catalogue-of-the-medical-library-of-the-philadelphia-almshouse-prepared-agreeably-to-a-resolution-of-the-board-of-managers |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Philadelphia