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Summary Information

Repository: The Historical Society of Montgomery County

Title: George W. Holstein Family Papers  

Creator: Holstein, George W. (1821-1908)

Dates: 1838 - 1941

Accession number: 2018.216

Extent: 12.5 linear inches

Language: English

Biographical note: Dr. George W. Holstein was a physician in Upper Merion and Bridgeport.

Scope and content: This collection consists of journals, writing, and research of Dr. George W. Holstein, a physician who lived in King of Prussia and Bridgeport. His journals cover the years 1838 to 1844 and include information on his medical practice. There is also a series of papers created various members of the Holstein family. It includes writing by Anna Morris Holstein, a book recording guests at parties by Ella Holstein, papers relating to the Johnson family, and a biography of Captain WIlliam McCalla.

Arrangement: This collection is divided into two series:

Series A: George W. Holstein papers

Series B: Holstein family papers