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Abstract | George Colmer (1807-1878) graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, La., and lived in the town of Springfield in Livingston Parish, La., from 1841 until his death in 1878. Colmer practiced medicine, served as Justice of the Peace, was a land owner and land agent, and built and operated a slave hospital. Colmer is credited with identifying the first epidemic of polio reported in medical history in West Feliciana, La., in 1841. The collection consists of microfilm reels of two diary volumes belonging to George Colmer. Volume 1 (1842-1878) contains the daily journal of Colmer's medical practice, and Volume 2 (1849-1878) describes local and national events, weather, flora, epidemics, and also contains clippings and pamphlets. |
Creator | Colmer, George (1807-1878) |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
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George Colmer (1807-1878) was born in England. He graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, La., and lived in the town of Springfield in Livingston Parish, La., from 1841 until his death in 1878. Colmer practiced medicine and was involved in philanthropic and civic activities in his local area. He served as Justice of the Peace, was a land owner and land agent, and built and operated a slave hospital. He did not own slaves and opposed slavery. Colmer is credited with identifying the first epidemic of polio reported in medical history in West Feliciana, La., in 1841.
(Adapted from notes by Albert E. Casey, Southern Medical Journal Vol. 37, 1944.)
Back to TopThe collection consists of two microfilm reels of diary volumes belonging to George Colmer. Volume 1 (1842-1878) is the daily journal of Colmer's medical practice, including case histories and treatment notes on patients and on his own physical condition. Volume 2 (1849-1878), "Diary C," is a personal diary describing local and national events, weather, flora, epidemics, and notes on gardening and fishing; the diary also contains clippings and pamphlets.
Back to TopMicrofilm reels of two diary volumes belonging to George Colmer.
Reel 1 |
Volume 2: 1849-1878; Volume 1: 1842-1878 (to page 199) |
Reel 2 |
Volume 1: 1842-1878 (continued) |