MS 068 - Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 068

Staff Only

Abstract

Dr. Shoemaker papers, printed material and photographs. Correspondence, reports and documents relating to Dr. Shoemaker's tenure as a physician with the Bureau of Indian Affairs from about 1905 to 1920. Includes numerous photographs of clinics, patients, students, etc.... Also contains copies of publications about or by Native Americans during that period.

Dates

Created: 1902-1925
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1995

Creator

Shoemaker, Dr. Ferdinand (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Biographical or Historical Information

Dr. Ferdinand Shoemaker, (1873-1945/ 1905-1920): doctor in the Indian Service who treated Crow patients in the early 20^th 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.

Note written by Elizabeth Hambelton, 2012.

Extent

2.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

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