Address before the Rocky Mountain Medical Association, June 6, 1877 : containing some observations on the geological age of the world, the appearance of animal life upon the globe, the antiquity of man, and the archaeological remains of extinct races found on the American continent, with views of the origin and practice of medicine among uncivilized races, more especially the North American Indians : To which is appended a synopsis of the previous addresses and also biographies of the members of the association / By J.M. Toner, M.D.

  • Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896.
Date:
1877
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Credit: Address before the Rocky Mountain Medical Association, June 6, 1877 : containing some observations on the geological age of the world, the appearance of animal life upon the globe, the antiquity of man, and the archaeological remains of extinct races found on the American continent, with views of the origin and practice of medicine among uncivilized races, more especially the North American Indians : To which is appended a synopsis of the previous addresses and also biographies of the members of the association / By J.M. Toner, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    geons in 1863. He at once opened an office in the city, where he still resides. He is at present con- nected with the New York Mutual Life Insurance Company. In 1874 he prepared and published a little volume on the statistics of mortality furnished by the records of the company from 1843 ^o 1874. He was for five years Interne Physician to the Woman's Hospital; also one of the Visiting Physicians to the Demilt Dispensary, to the Outdoor Department of Bellevue Hospital, to the New York Hospital, and to the Woman's Hospital. During the late war he served as a Surgeon, and was taken prisoner at the first bat- tle of Bull Run. He was on duty in the Central Park Hospital, New York City, in 1863 and 1864. He is a member of the New York Academy of Medicine, of the New York County Medical Society, of the New York Obstetrical Society, of the Medical Journal Association, and a permanent member of the New York State Medical Society. He was a Delegate to the American Medical Association in 1871, and at- tended the meeting in San Francisco. He is also an honorary member of the California State Medical Society. Covington, Ky., was born at Alexandria, Va., June 29th, 1817, His ancestors were among the first set- tlers in that city. His education was obtained at the Academy in his native place, and from private tutors. Dr. Wise pursued his professional studies under the direction of Dr. Daniel Drake, of Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended three courses of medical lectures, begin- I