Francis Bridge Papers, 1879-1888

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bridge, Francis
Title
Francis Bridge Papers
Dates
1879-1888 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 744 (collection)
Summary
The collection includes a bound manuscript account book with records of sick cows and herds in and around the county of Philadelphia that Francis Bridge treated, quarantined, or ordered killed for suppression of disease in the course of his veterinary practice and his work as first assistant state veterinary surgeon. Most of the documents are about contagious pleuro-pneumonia in cattle.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dr. Francis Bridge was a veterinary surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes a bound manuscript account book with records of sick cows and herds in and around the county of Philadelphia that Francis Bridge treated, quarantined, or ordered killed for suppression of disease in the course of his veterinary practice and his work as first assistant state veterinary surgeon. It also includes several related manuscript items. Most of the documents are about contagious pleuro-pneumonia in cattle.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Francis Bridge papers, 1879-1888

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

The Washington State University Libraries purchased this collection in 1993 from Carmen D. Valentino (MS 1993-47)

Processing Note

This collection was processed in 2009 by Cheryl Gunselman, Manuscripts Librarian.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 Bound manuscript account book, 1879-1887
1 2 Related manuscript items, including disease data for cattle and other animals, 1880-1888

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman
2016

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