Charles Leroy Lowman Papers, 1925-1937

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Summary

Creators:
Lowman, Charles Leroy, 1879-
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Los Angeles, California, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles LeRoy Lowman (1879-1977) related to his 1937 book on hydrotherapy: Techniques of Underwater Gymnastics.
Extent:
298 items in 2 boxes
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains material related to Dr. Charles Leroy Lowman’s book Techniques of Underwater Gymnastics, published by American Publications in 1937. The collection is housed in two grey upright boxes and is organized alphabetically by folder title. Box 1 contains Lowman’s handwritten notes on the chapters of the book, material relating to the medical profession and other practitioners of hydrotherapy, correspondence regarding his techniques and the book’s publication, and many photographs of treatment facilities and of orthopedic techniques and exercises. Box 2 contains a draft and proof versions of his monograph, and includes editorial markings and revisions on the documents themselves.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Leroy Lowman, M. D. (1879-1977), was a prominent orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, California. He founded the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital in 1911 to treat children and adults with postural and orthopedic disabilities. In July 1974, President Nixon presented Lowman with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of Lowman’s commitment to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay. In particular, Lowman is known for his techniques of hydrotherapy and for his work with children.

Acquisition information:
On permanent deposit from the Los Angeles County Medical Association, 1992.
Arrangement:

Arranged in two boxes:

  • Box 1 – Chapter Notes-Published Scholarship on Hydrotherapy
  • Box 2 – Techniques of Underwater Gymnastics

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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