By Elizabeth Hambleton, 2012; Samantha L. Harper, 2013.
Title: MS 068 - Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker Papers, 1902-1925
Primary Creator: Shoemaker, Dr. Ferdinand
Other Creators: Throssel, Richard
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Arrangement:
The Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker Collection (No. 68) is arranged into two series by physical type, as follows:
Outline of Series Arrangement
Papers– Box 1
Correspondence – Folder 1-2
Reports – Folder 3-27, 59
Diaries – Folder 28
Booklets – Folder 29-31
Catalogues – Folder 32-33
Periodicals – Folder 34 – 53
Publications – Folder 54-57
Obituary – Folder 58
Photographs – Box 2
Date Acquired: 01/01/1995
Languages: English
Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker, (1873-1945/ 1905-1920): doctor in the Indian Service who treated Crow patients in the early 20th century. 1909-1918, documented patients and prepared a series of educational slides on Indian health.
Throssel, Richard: Between 1909-1911, photographer-at-large for the Indian Service, and focused on the Crow. In 1910, he joined Dr. Shoemaker preparing a series of educational slides on Indian health, which became part of a nationwide federal campaign to fight the spread of tuberculosis and trachoma. They promote healthy lifestyles and caution against sharing utensils and pipes.
Repository: McCracken Research Library
Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.
Acquisition Source: Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Fenn
Preferred Citation: Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker Collection, MS 68, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West
