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*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/holyoke.shtml Dr. Edward A. Holyoke] Salem | *[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/holyoke.shtml Dr. Edward A. Holyoke] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com | ||
*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search?/Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24/Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24&SUBKEY=edward%20holyoke/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24&1%2C1%2C The Holyoke diaries, 1709-1856] ed. by George F. Dow | *[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search?/Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24/Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24&SUBKEY=edward%20holyoke/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=Xedward+holyoke&SORT=D&searchscope=24&1%2C1%2C The Holyoke diaries, 1709-1856] ed. by George F. Dow | ||
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- 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 Tales, SalemWeb.com
- The Holyoke diaries, 1709-1856 ed. by George F. Dow
