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*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/holyoke.shtml Dr. Edward A. Holyoke] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com
*[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://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2073071?locg=63 The Holyoke diaries, 1709-1856] ed. by George F. Dow


*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/record=b1657961~S24 Historical Sketch of Salem; 1626-1879] by Osgood, p. 242-4
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1657961?locg=63 Historical Sketch of Salem; 1626-1879] by Osgood, p. 242-4


*"How Holyoke Square got its name" ''Salem News'', Aug. 1, 2012, p.4
*"How Holyoke Square got its name" ''Salem News'', Aug. 1, 2012, p.4

Revision as of 09:16, 6 December 2012

  • 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

  • "How Holyoke Square got its name" Salem News, Aug. 1, 2012, p.4