Biography of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, May 25, 1962

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Artifact Overview

Alonson Howard, Jr. (1823-1883) studied medicine in Ohio and Michigan before setting up a medical practice in the 1850s in Tekonsha Township, Michigan. Dr. Howard performed surgeries, delivered babies, produced herbal remedies and homemade medicines, and treated illnesses--adapting his treatments to what worked best for his patients. He served his community for more than thirty years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

23 May 1962

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.186.40

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in

Biography of Dr. Alonson B. Howard, May 25, 1962