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Medal Awarded to Dr. Minor for His Work with the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic

Artist Francis N. Mitchell (American)

Manufacturer Taylor & Lawrie Silversmiths

CultureAmerican

Date19th century

MediumGold | Leather

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedRed leather case stamped in corner: "Taylor & Lawne Silversmiths, 114 Arch Street, Philadelphia"

Credit LineMrs. Wm. Henry Landon White through Mr. Robert B. Tunstall

Object numberL5.52.1

Not on view

DescriptionGold medal given Lewis W. Minor, Surgeon USN, by the City of Portsmouth, VA, for his work in the 1855 yellow fever epidemic. Quite heavy. Red leather case.

Label TextF. N. Mitchell (Medalist) United States Mint, Philadelphia, Yellow Fever Medal Presented to Dr. Lewis W. Minor Gold Collection Chrysler Museum of Art This medal is one of only six that were struck in gold for presentation to the doctors who heroically treated yellow fever at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth. Dr. Minor was the chief surgeon in charge of the hospital.Published ReferencesThe Norfolk Historical Society, _The Courier_, Summer 2007 (Virginia: The Norfolk Historical Society, 2007)