Wentz: Henry S. Wentz, M.D. Collection

Call number:  MG-235

1 box     47 folders     .5 cubic ft.

Repository:  LancasterHistory (Organization); PV7

Shelving Location:  Archives South, Side 6

Description: Collection of Henry S. Wentz who was a family physician, in Strasburg and later at Eastbrook Family Health Center, for 40 years. Contains Wentz genealogy and a complete list of physicians in the Wentz family in Lancaster County from 1865-1988. Includes materials about Henry S. Wentz and his family, professional activities, speaking engagements, newspaper articles, honors, awards, photographs, family memorabilia, and a Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society article from volume 91, number 4 1987-1988.

Creator:  Wentz, Henry S.

System of Arrangement:  Organized by subject.

Conditions for Access:  No restrictions.

Conditions Governing Reproductions:  Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language:  English

Source of Acquisition:  Gift of Henry S. Wentz, M.D., 21 April 1995.

Folder 1 Genealogy of Peter Wentz to Henry S. Wentz. 1731-1990.
Folder 2 The Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester, PA. 1758-1988.
Folder 3 William James Wentz, M.D. 1839-1902.
Folder 4 Thomas Henry Wentz, M.D. 1848-1910.
Folder 5 Thomas J. Wentz. 1853.
Folder 6 Charles Wentz, M.D. 1880-1908.
Folder 7 Paul Roop Wentz, M.D. 1885-1962.
Folder 8 Henry Stauffer Wentz, M.D. Summary. 1921-1988.

Folder 9 Photographs of Henry S. Wentz, M.D. 1926-1988. Photographs transferred to the Photograph Collection, 17 November 2017.
Folder 10 Family memorabilia. 1925-1996.
Folder 11 William Henry Wentz, son of Henry S. 1945-.
Folder 12 Louise Wentz Aument, daughter of Henry S. 1950-.
Folder 13 Stories told by Joseph C. Wentz to his son, HSW. 1897-1917.
Folder 14 Letter to George Kirchner, Sports Editor, Lancaster New Era. 1937.
Folder 15 Duke University graduation. 1941.
Folder 16 Retirement. 1988

Folder 17 HSW Professional activities: Lampeter-Strasburg School Board. 1963-1970.
Folder 18 HSW Professional activities: Medico Trip to Honduras. 1969.
Folder 19 HSW Professional activities: Southern Lancaster County Family Health Center. 1970-1974.
Folder 20 HSW Professional activities: Eastbrook Family Health Center. 1974-1988.
Folder 21 HSW Professional activities: Teaching coordinator, Lancaster General Hospital. 1971-1974.
Folder 22 HSW Professional activities: Physicians Directory, Lancaster City & County Medical Society. 1977.
Folder 23 HSW Professional activities: Newspaper articles about Henry S. 1992-94.

Folder 24 HSW Speaking engagements: Drs. Helm – Bair Testimonial Dinner at Quarryville, PA. 1981.
Folder 25 HSW Speaking engagements: Medical Heritage & Antiques. 1987, 1991.
Folder 26 HSW Speaking engagements: Quarryville Farm Women. 1989.
Folder 27 HSW Speaking engagements: Lancaster General Hospital’s School of Nursing Graduation. 1990.
Folder 28 HSW Speaking engagements: Guild of Lancaster County Historical Society. 1991.
Folder 29 HSW Speaking engagements: New Holland Senior Citizens. 1992.
Folder 30 HSW Speaking engagements: Lancaster General Hospital’s 100th Anniversary. 1993.

Folder 31 HSW Honors and Awards: 1970-1990.
Folder 32 HSW Honors and Awards: Lancaster City & County Medical Society. 1982-1991.
Folder 33 HSW Honors and Awards: The Henry S. Wentz Award, Lancaster General Hospital.1988.
Folder 34 Journal article: Physicians and Medicine in Southern Lancaster County, Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, Volume 91 Number 4. 1987-88.
Folder 35 Journal Bibliography: Dr. David Ramsay. 1749-1815.
Folder 36 Journal Bibliography: Dr. Benjamin Musser home and hospital. 1750-1977.
Folder 37 Journal Bibliography: Drs. Musser, 1749-1930s. John Herr Musser, M.D. 1856-1912.

Folder 38 Journal Bibliography: Vincent King, M.D. 1786-1826.
Folder 39 Journal Bibliography: Drs. Stubbs. 1804-1935.
Folder 40 Journal Bibliography: Benjamin Sides, M.D. 1822-1901.
Folder 41 Journal Bibliography: Photo of Dr. Daniel Swift home. 1800s.
Folder 42 Journal Bibliography: Research on Henry Etter Raub family. 1830-1977 (with emphasis on physicians)
Folder 43 Journal Bibliography: Drs. Deaver. 1843-1931.
Folder 44 Journal Bibliography: Thaddeus Rohrer, M.D. 18?-1918.
Folder 45 Journal Bibliography: Harry Zimmerly, M.D. 1935.
Folder 46 Journal Bibliography: Wentzville, MO. 1855-.
Folder 47 Journal Bibliography: Eastern Lancaster County Medical Association. 1920s.