Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Pearce, William Madden, 1888-1962 William Madden Pearce Pearce, William Madde, 1888-1962
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1.28 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Dr. William M. Pearce Collection. Wilmington Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Dr. William M. Pearce Collection documents the professional life of a practicing physician in Wilmington, California between 1924 and 1955. The collection primarily consists of ledgers and appointment books detailing Pearce’s daily activities. In general, ledgers record names of patients, medical services rendered, charges, and monies received on account. Some ledgers may include treatment notes detailing whether treatment occurred at the medical office, hospital, or the patient’s residence. Also documented are costs associated with the medical practice, including office rent, medical and office supplies, utilities, and insurance payments. The collection includes a small amount of material related to personal finances, including: property tax receipts, bank deposit and withdrawal records, stock trading records, oil and gas lease documents, and legal correspondence. The collection is arranged chronologically.
- Biographical / historical:
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Please see finding aid with box list for biographical history.
- Acquisition information:
- The source and date of acquisition is unknown.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator of this collection has not been transferred to the Wilmington Historical Society. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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Dr. William M. Pearce Collection. Wilmington Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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309 W. Opp St.Wilmington, CA 90744, US