Joseph Alfred Andrews papers, 1880-1899
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Joseph Alfred Andrews Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1880-1899
Collection number: 189
Creator: Andrews, Joseph Alfred 1858-1928
Extent:
1.0 linear feet
(2 document boxes)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections Division
Los Angeles, California 90095-1490
Abstract: Joseph Alfred Andrews was born in 1858 and died in
1928. He received an M.D. degree from Columbia University College of Physicians
and Surgeons in 1876 and subsequently specialized in ophthalmology and
otolaryngology. Dr. Andrews had medical offices in New York City from the early
1890s until 1896 and was active, there, in professional affairs, serving on the
staffs of several hospitals, publishing in local medical journals, and
fulfilling assignments in ophthalmological societies. In 1897 he visited Santa
Barbara, California for medical reasons and subsequently moved there
permanently, becoming a well-respected physician in the community. The papers
span twenty years and cover aspects of his professional life (notes,
correspondence, committee affairs) and of his social life (correspondence,
invitations), but almost totally missing are any personal aspects. The
collection does afford some interesting glimpses of the problems and internal
politics facing those concerned with the administration of New York's public
charity hospitals of the time.
Physical location: History and Special Collections Division,
Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, University of California, Los
Angeles
Language of Material: Collection materials in English
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Collections Division, Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, UCLA, for
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[Identification of item], Joseph Alfred Andrews Papers (Manuscript collection 189). Louise M.
Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections Division, University
of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Los Angeles Country Medical Association (LACMA) to the UCLA Biomedical Library, ca. 1994.
Biography
Joseph Alfred Andrews was born in 1858 and died in 1928. He received an M.D.
degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1876 and
specialized in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. He was a member of the American
Medical Association, the American Ophthalmological Society, the American
Otological Society, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. A number
of his papers were published in New York medical journals, as listed in the
"Catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-General's Office". [Dr. Andrews'
obituary appeared in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," 90:1888,
1928, and he is listed in the AMA's "Directory of Deceased Physicians".]
Dr. Andrews traveled (and probably studied) in Europe; the papers contain
letters from friends and a few mementos from London, Paris, correspondence from
several German cities, and Dr. Andrews' notes in German. He was also, at some
time, in Hong Kong and visited Canton; his handwritten and signed (but not
dated) short "Medical impression of China" verifies this fact.
Dr. Andrews' medical office was located at 9 West 22nd Street, New York at
least from the early 1890's until 1896. In 1896 he visited Hot Springs, Virginia
for health reasons; in 1897 he tried the climate in Santa Barbara, California
temporarily; but the papers give no indication exactly when he definitely made
that city his permanent home. While in New York Dr. Andrews was active in
professional affairs, serving especially on the staff and Medical Board of City
Hospital, other hospitals of the Department of Public Charities, and fulfilling
committee assignments in local ophthalmological societies. There is also
correspondence from his private patients in New York and Santa Barbara.
Socially, Dr. Andrews was well liked and sought after, to judge by the number
of invitations and social notes among his papers. He never married during the
time spanned by these papers. He seems to have been a gifted amateur artist,
judging by the comments on and few examples of his sketches. [An interesting
snapshot of Dr. Andrews' life after 1899 emerged from another collection (Ms.
Coll. #188, the papers of Orville Harry Brown, Folder 5): in 1908 Dr. Andrews
was invited, and accepted, to become a member of the Local Advisory Committee of
the American Health League for Santa Barbara, CA. Five letters from the League
to JAA are included in Coll. # 188.]
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Andrews, Joseph
Alfred (1858-1928) Archives
Physicians--United States--Archival
resources.
Series 1.
Professional Papers
1880-1899
Physical Description: 20 folders
Subseries 1.
Papers Relating to Publications, Presentations, Discussions by
JAA
Physical Description: 3 folders
Box 1, Folder 1
Holographic notes intended for publication.
Scope and Content Note
1) "Medical impression of China": notes on a visit to Canton, intended for
readers of the "Medical Record", n.d.; 2) a letter to the editor, dated Nov. 20,
1883
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence relating to publications, presentations,
discussions.
Box 1, Folder 3
Typed copy of discussion presented at the American Ophthalmological
Society
Scope and Content Note
contains transcript of JAA's and others' remarks
Subseries 2.
Hospital and Professional Committee Appointments
1880-1899
Physical Description: 9 folders
Scope and Content Note
arranged by hospital or committee name
Box 2, Folder 1
City Hospital, New York.
1892-1899
Scope and Content Note
8 items: resolutions, correspondence, communications
Note
JAA was a multi-year member of the hospital's Medical Board, its
president in 1895, sat on and led Board committees, and held various
appointments on the hospital's medical staff
Box 2, Folder 2
Charity Hospital, New York.
1880-1899
Scope and Content Note
6 items: rules and regulations, reports, correspondence
Box 1, Folder 4
Bellevue Hospital, New York.
1883-1896
Scope and Content Note
4 items: rules and regulations, annual reports, reorganization plans
Note
some items concern charity hospitals in New York in addition to
Bellevue
Box 1, Folder 5
New York Hospital.
1892-1894
Scope and Content Note
2 items: rules of the Executive Committe, and amendments to the rules
Box 2, Folder 3
Medical Association of the Charity Hospitals of the City of New
York.
1895-1896
Scope and Content Note
4 items: minutes, resolutions, correspondence
Note
JAA was President in 1896
Box 1, Folder 6
An act to abolish the Department of Public Charities and
Correction.
1895
Scope and Content Note
text of the act, and "Statement by the State Charities Aid Association, N.
Y."
Box 2, Folder 4
Facilities and equipment, Dept. of Public Charities
hospitals.
1892-1895
Scope and Content Note
correspondence, proposals, and equipment advertisements
Box 1, Folder 7
Medical Society of the County of New York.
1882-1894
Scope and Content Note
two letters of appointment to the Committee on Hygiene
Box 1, Folder 8
New York Academy of Medicine, Section on Ophthalmology and
Otology.
1895-1899
Scope and Content Note
programs for Nov. 21 and Dec. 4, 1895, Jan. 16, Mar. 19 and Apr., 1896
Note
JAA was Chairman of the Section for 1895/96; see [Box 1 : 17] for
correspondence relating to program planning
Subseries 3.
Correspondence
1888-1899
Physical Description: 4 folders
Scope and Content Note
arranged by correspondent groups
Box 2, Folder 5
Correspondence with colleagues.
1888-1899
Box 1, Folder 9
Correspondence with patients.
Box 1, Folder 10
Correspondence re. JAA's desire to become a contract surgeon in the
Spanish-American War.
1898
Box 1, Folder 11
Correspondence regarding recommendations for positions.
1896-1897
Subseries 4.
Notebooks, Citations, Clippings and Reprints
1888-1899
Physical Description: 4 folders
Scope and Content Note
arranged by subject
Box 1, Folder 12
Four notebooks.
Physical Description: 9 x 15 cm.
Scope and Content Note
notes on readings and perhaps lectures, a few in German; Book I bears title:
"Ophthalmology in ancient times"
Box 2, Folder 6
Miscellaneous medical notes and clippings.
Scope and Content Note
for the most part these are handwritten; a few partial pencil sketches are
scattered throughout
Box 2, Folder 7
Clinical notes.
1891-1894
Scope and Content Note
"Glaucoma and affections of the optic nerve," by C. Schweiger, translated by
C. A. Wood, "Archives of Ophthalmology", 22(4):475-592, 1891; tied up with the
unbound journal were correspondence and notes by JAA concerning the case of
W.L.R., and notes for another case report.
Series 2.
Social Papers
Physical Description: 8 folders
Subseries 1.
Social Correspondence.
Physical Description: 3 folders
Scope and Content Note
letters and notes sent to JAA
Box 1, Folder 13
Letters and notes sent to JAA (A-M).
Box 1, Folder 14
Letters and notes sent to JAA (N-Z).
Box 2, Folder 9
Letters, invitations, etc. from Edward (Eduard) Beit and
family.
1892-1895
Subseries 2.
Invitations.
Physical Description: 2 folders
Scope and Content Note
formal and informal invitations to parties, dinners, weddings, etc.
Box 1, Folder 15
Printed invitations to weddings, engagement parties, at homes,
etc.
Box 1, Folder 16
Written invitations to dinners, dances, etc.
Subseries 3.
Miscellany.
Physical Description: 3 folders
Scope and Content Note
includes some personal papers, pencil sketches, notes
Box 1, Folder 17
Various personal papers.
1889-1896
Scope and Content Note
includes one 4 x 6" photograph of James Speyer, London
Box 1, Folder 18
Pencil sketches, some illustrations.
Box 1, Folder 19
Miscellaneous notes.
Scope and Content Note
handwritten; contains some quotations, several from Lord Byron
Series 3.
Miscellaneous Papers
1894-1896
Physical Description: 1 folder
Scope and Content Note
a few institutional reports
Box 1, Folder 20
Institutional reports.
1894-1896
Scope and Content Note
1) "Nineteenth year book, New York State Reformatory at Elmira, 1894"; 2)
State Commission in Lunacy, State of New York, report on results of inquiry into
certain charges made by the "New York Herald", 1894; 3) "Rules and regulations
concerning medical and surgical supplies and the conduct of business in the drug
stores of the Department of Public Charities of the City of New York." Blackwell
Island, NY: Bureau of Printing, Penitentiary, 1896