Miscellaneous personal and professional correspondence of Francis Peyre Porcher, dating 1878-1888, and undated. Includes 9 letters. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Dr. Porcher's handwritten lecture notes and clippings on Materia Medica. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Dr. Porcher's handwritten lecture notes and clippings on Materia Medica and therapeutics for the Charleston Preparatory Medical School, 1852, and updated and annotated through 1880. Includes drawings. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
A typed transcript of Dr. Porcher's diary documenting his travels to France, Italy, and England. Includes a table of contents. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Dr. Porcher's Materia Medica exam questions and notes for the year 1891. Items in this folder include a list of exam questions and notes on the therapeutic and medicinal properties of various plants and minerals. Box 1, Folder 1. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
7.25 x 4.75. Franz Thimm's Italian Self-Taught. A New System On The Most Simple Principles For Universal Self-Tuition, With Complete English Pronunciation Of Every Word, Table Of Coins, Etc. Price 'One Chilling' New Improved Edition. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Partial copy of salutatory authored by Dr. Porcher and Dr. Kinloch with handwritten notes. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
4.25 x 5 in. Ecbolic - causes expulsion, To determine blood to uterus: use (illegible) baths, mustard baths, hot foot baths - which partially dilate arteries of leg, close (illegible) connection between the vascular supply of uterus & feet for cold & wet feet check menstruation. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Bromide of Potash, useful says Sidney (illegible) in Hooping cough, Good in colic of children. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
From the British Practitioner Aug. 1898, page 123. A means of lowering the general temperature. Handwritten annotation by Dr. Porcher: Plan I have used for years-since 1859. See articles on Yellow Fever- President's Address 1872- FPP. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Otard, Saccharine. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Gray Powder, Vomiting of infants, Diarrhoea of children, Discolored skin, yellow, infantile cholera. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Trimethylamine - is the really useful ingredient, emits a fishy smell, Recommended for Rheumatism, Trimethylamine reduces force & frequency of pulse, P. P. Phillips. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Painful Menstruation, Sumac. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Strophanthus Hispidus, fruit, seeds, FP Porcher 89. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Plate stamped: [illegible]: this illustration to face page 104, signed. Numbered 108520 3F. Black and white drawing of Woodbine and Poison Ivy with common name, botanical name, habitat and range, parts used, principal U.S. Preparations, time and place of collection. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Dr. Porcher's handwritten notes on mercurials. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Dr. Porcher's clippings, reprints, and handwritten notes on cathartics. Covers calomel, sulphur, purgatives, laxatives, saline, epsom salts and others. Preferred citation: Francis Peyre Porcher Papers, MSS 299, Waring Historical Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
