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Collection HowWH : William H. Howell Collection

Description

Key

103826

Reference Code Element

HowWH

Dates

1882-1945, inclusive

Extent

4 linear feet

Creator

Personal name, Howell, William H. (William Henry), 1860-1945.

Administrative/Biographical History

William H. Howell
20 Feb 1860-6 Feb 1945
William H. Howell was born in Baltimore. He attended the Johns Hopkins University as an undergraduate and graduate student, receiving his A.B. in 1881 and his Ph.D. in 1884. He was a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University from 1884 until 1889, and then served on the faculties of the University of Michigan and Harvard University. He returned to Johns Hopkins in 1893 to become the first professor of physiology in the school of medicine. Howell succeeded Osler as dean of the medical faculty in 1899 and held the position for twelve years. In 1918, Howell was appointed assistant director, and later director, of the newly formed school of hygiene and public health, where he remained until his retirement in 1931. He was the author of theTextbook of Physiology for Medical Students and Physicians. Most of Howell's research was devoted to the physiology and pathology of blood. He was also a leader in curriculum reform and was an early and ardent advocate for the standardization of medical education throughout the United States.

Chronology

Johns Hopkins University, 1884-1889

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1893-1945

Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, 1918-1931

Scope and Content

The William H. Howell Collection spans his entire career. Series include correspondence (1897-1937), laboratory notebooks (1907-1935), reprints (1884-1945), manuscripts, bibliographies, and research notes. Memorabilia include diplomas, certificates, and Howell's academic cap and gown. The collection is a resource for studying the development of physiology at Johns Hopkins. Additional original material pertaining to Howell can be found in correspondence of the Office of the Dean from both the school of medicine and the school of hygiene.

Language

English

Administration

Date(s) of Descriptions

2017

Processing Information

The William H. Howell Collection was cataloged in 2017 by Dubray Kinney under the direction of Phoebe Evans Letocha.

Accession

2007-101

Composed Of

Found 5 record(s)

Reference Code and Titlesort by Reference Code and Title ascending	Key (Collection)sort by Key (Collection) ascending	Record Levelsort by Record Level ascending	Hierarchysort by Hierarchy ascending
Material Culture related to William H. Howell	287014	Series	CollectionHowWH- William H. Howell Collection
1- Correspondence, Labratory Notebooks, Reprints, Clippings	254200	Box	CollectionHowWH- William H. Howell Collection
2- Reprints, Bibliographies, List of Researchers	254201	Box	CollectionHowWH- William H. Howell Collection
3- Addresses and Manuscripts, Physiology Department Records	254202	Box	CollectionHowWH- William H. Howell Collection
4- Certificates	254203	Box	CollectionHowWH- William H. Howell Collection

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