William C. Nixon medical account book, 1891-1892

Summary

Creator:

Nixon, William C.

Date:

1891-1892

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 ledger)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William C. Nixon medical account book, ms3894, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a single account book listing patient names, services, charges, and payments for Dr. William C. Nixon's medical practice in Floyd County, Georgia. His medical services included the dressing and setting of broken limbs as well as removing splinters from them, the extraction of teeth, conducting of uterine exams, and the attendance of women in parturition. Among the medicines he prescribed were opium, morphine, quinine, and paregoric. A cross-reference of Census records reveal that Dr. Nixon treated African-American patients, including members of the Zuber family.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. William C. Nixon (1850-1898) was a physician who practiced in Nannie, Floyd County, Georgia in the late 19th century.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Physicians -- Georgia.
Account books

Names:

Nixon, William C.

Places:

Floyd County (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

William C. Nixon medical account book, ms3894, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.