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*Locally, he helped found both the Social and Philosophical libraries in Salem, and was an incorporator of the Essex Historical Society, later the Essex Institute, in 1821. | *Locally, he helped found both the Social and Philosophical libraries in Salem, and was an incorporator of the Essex Historical Society, later the Essex Institute, in 1821. | ||
*Holyoke, a near vegetarian, died in 1829 at 101 years old. He left behind many journals and diaries. | *Holyoke, a near vegetarian, died in 1829 at 101 years old. He left behind many journals and diaries. | ||
*The Holyoke Mutual Insurance Company was named for Dr. Holyoke. | |||
[[Category:Browse Index|Holyoke, Dr. Edward A.]] | [[Category:Browse Index|Holyoke, Dr. Edward A.]] | ||
Revision as of 09:55, 24 April 2009
- Edward Augustus Holyoke (1728-1829) physician and scientist was a much loved figure in Salem, as a doctor, founder of libraries and historic institutions.
- He entered Harvard at age 14, graduating in 1746.
- Holyoke made the first connection between the use of pewter dishes and lead poisoning.
- He was the first to use the smallpox vaccination successfully.
- Holyoke helped organize the Massachusetts Medical Society and was awarded the first M.D. degree ever given by Harvard Medical School.
- Locally, he helped found both the Social and Philosophical libraries in Salem, and was an incorporator of the Essex Historical Society, later the Essex Institute, in 1821.
- Holyoke, a near vegetarian, died in 1829 at 101 years old. He left behind many journals and diaries.
- The Holyoke Mutual Insurance Company was named for Dr. Holyoke.
See Also
- Dr. Edward A. Holyoke Salem city website
- The Holyoke diaries, 1709-1856 ed. by George F. Dow
