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MUSEUM OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, (SM)

A.T. Still University ALICE PATTERSON, DO COLLECTION

Accession No.: 99.10 Catalog No.: 1999.10.01 Donor: Quentin Smith Received: 11/4/1999 Volume: ½ linear ft. Dates: ca. 1862-1937 Content: Handwritten letters, manuscripts, information regarding the Patterson Institute, Family photo graphics, documents and family information Listed by: Debra Summers, Curator, and Talia Linneman, TSU Intern (2006) Related Material: Patterson Biographical File Copyright and Permission to Publish: Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be directed to the Curator. The Museum does not claim to hold the copyright for all material in the collection; it is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of other copyrights. Suggested Citation: Alice Patterson-Shibley, D.O. Collection, Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, (SM) Kirksville, Missouri. Introduction:

Alice Patterson, born Alice Mary Smith in 1862, was a key figure in the early development of Osteopathy. Having known A.T. Still as her childhood family doctor, she enrolled in the first class of the American School of Osteopathy (ASO) in 1893. At the time, she was already an educated woman and a mother; her husband was Henry Eldorus Patterson, the first secretary of the ASO. For three years following her graduation in 1895, Alice took up several faculty positions at the ASO, including lecturer of obstetrics and gynecology, clinical instructor, and first assistant of the maternity hospital. She also contributed articles to the early Journal of Osteopathy and developed an osteopathic cure for gall stones. Aided by the endorsement of U. S. Senator Joseph Foraker, the Pattersons opened a highly successful practice in Washington, D.C. Henry died in 1902, but Alice continued to work as a physician for 25 more years, and kept the Patterson name for the rest of her life. From 1908 to 1916, she was married to George H. Shibley, a sociologist, writer, and D.O. A wealthy socialite and a leader in the osteopathic movement, Alice served as the President of the District of Columbia Osteopathic Association for several years and became the first Vice President of the American Osteopathic Association in 1918. She died of heart failure in 1928, at the home of her daughter in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.


Timeline 1858 Aug 7 Alice’s parents, William Franklin Smith and Alice Link marry in Kirksville 1860 July 3 Henry Eldorus Patterson is born 1862 Dec 5 Alice Mary Smith is born 1864 Kirksville experiences an epidemic of spinal meningitis 1867 Missouri State Normal School opens 1876 Alice graduates from high school in San Jose, California. ca. 1877 A.T. Still, the Smith’s family doctor, treats Alice Link’s asthma

Alice attends Missouri State Normal School & Smith Business College 1884 Dec 31 Alice marries Henry E. Patterson 1886 Nov 27 Alice gives birth to daughter Marian Lee Patterson (“Lee”). 1893 Alice and Henry enroll in the American School of Osteopathy (ASO), which has 18 students.

They bring the first materials for dissection into Kirksville. 1894 Nov Alice discovers an osteopathic cure for gall stones. 1895 Alice and Henry graduate from the ASO, which has grown to 283 students. Both take on

teaching positions; Henry becomes Dr. Still’s secretary. They form a private practice nearby. 1897 Alice receives a postgraduate degree from the ASO. 1898 Winter- Alice and Henry “take a rest,” resigning their positions at the school and opening a winter in St.

Augustine, Florida. 1898 Summer-Alice and Henry move their practice to Mackinac Island, Michigan, for the summer. ca. 1899 Alice and Henry are sponsored by Senator Foraker (R-Ohio) and open a practice in Washington

D.C.’s Washington Loan and Trust building. 1902 Apr 10 Henry Patterson dies at age 41. 1906 Lee gives birth to Alice’s first grandchild, David. 1906 Jan 31 Alice marries George H. Shibley, D.O., and changes her surname to “Patterson-Shibley.”


Timeline (cont’d) 1916 Alice leaves George and returns to the surname “Patterson.” 1917 Dec. 17- Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O, dies. 1928 Mar 27 Alice Patterson dies. 1937 May 26- Alice’s brother-in-law Arthur Patterson, D.O., dies. Abbreviations Names A.P.: Alice Mary Smith Patterson Shibley, D.O. H.P: Henry Eldorus Patterson, D.O. (Alice’s first husband) L. P.: Marian “Lee” Patterson (Alice’s daughter) G.S.: George Shibley, D.O. (Alice’s second husband) W. S.: Wilbur Smith, D.O. (Alice’s brother) A. B.: Albert Boyles, D.O. (Alice’s sister Nettie’s husband) A. S.: Alfred M. Smith, D.O. (Alice’s brother) A.P.: Arthur Patterson (Henry’s brother) Publications J.O. The Journal of Osteopathy. O.T. Osteopathic Truth J.A.O.A. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association C.O. Cosmopolitan Osteopath P.O. Popular Osteopath O.H. Osteopathic Health

Folder Title / Description Date Cat. # Type / Format

Length

Comments

1. Manuscripts “Women in Osteopathy.” N.D. 1999.10.02 HW, pencil 5 p A modified version of this essay was printed in a pamphlet, ca. 1896; see item in Folder 17. On back of p 5: “Manuscrip [sic] A—”

“Osteopathy.” N.D. 1999.10.03 HW, pen 6 p “My Chosen Service.” 1927 Aug 16 1999.10.04 Draft,

HW, pen 5 p Based on poem by John Comstock; see item in Folder 15.

2. Personal Letters

Birth Announcement from Mr. & Mrs. Chas. E. Ross.

1896 Jul 4 1999.10.05 Small card, typed. 13.5 x 8.6 cm

1 p Pencil mark on back says “take care of this and bring it home.”

Envelope for birth announcement. 1896 Jul 4

1999.10.06 9.1 x 7.0 cm

From Lee Patterson to Alice. 1924 May 6 1999.10.07 HW, pen 4 p From Lee Patterson to Alice. 1924 Jun 6 1999.10.08 HW, pen 4 p On back of p 4, in pencil: “June Coming O! Joy” From Florence [Smith] to Alice. 1924 Jun 18 1999.10.09 HW, pen 1 p From Lee Patterson to Alice.

1924 Nov 12 1999.10.10 HW, pen 5 p

Feb. 7, 8; March 1. From Roby to

Alice.

N.D. 1999.10.11 HW, pencil 4 p Entries from Feb 7, 8; March 1 (N.D.) Author’s sister-in-law is Catherine Case.

3. Business Letters

To Henry Patterson from M. E. Still 1904 Apr 18 1999.10.12 HW, pencil 1 p. “I write to you concerning the money…”

Form letter from Middle Atlantic States Osteopathic Association.

1925 Oct 8 1999.10.13 Typed

1 p. Form letter inviting doctors to attend annual M. A. S. O. A. meeting, 1928. Advertises demonstrations, including the cure for gallstones invented by “Dr. Alice.” Pencil mark says “Let Roby Read this.”


4. The Patterson Institute

“Will Take a Rest” 1898 June

1999.10.14 J.O. article 1 p J.O. 1898 Jun 4 (11): 390. Announces Henry and Alice’s transfer to Florida (winter) and Michigan (summer). Photo of each. Includes a message from Henry and Alice, announcing their Michigan address and their resignation from the school of Osteopathy, and their association with Wilbur Smith.

Announcement: Pattersons transfer from Michigan to Washington, D.C.

ca. 1898 1999.10.15 Newspaper clipping

1/8 p Announcement of the transfer to Washington D.C. of the Mackinac Island practice shared by A.P., H.P., and Wilbur Smith.

Announcement: Patterson practice in Washington, D.C.

1898 1999.10.16 Clipping from an unknown journal

1/8 p Announcement of H.P. & A.P.’s success in their D.O. practice in the Washington Loan and Trust building. Ink writing says “Dec Boston 1898.”

Business card- “Osteopathy in Baltimore”

ca. 1899 1999.10.17 Handbill printed on paper

Announces A. Boyles and W. Smith’s D.O. practice in Baltimore’s Equitable Building.

Business Card – Patterson Institute

1898-1900 1999.10.18 Business card Alice and Henry’s office at the Washington Loan and Trust building, Washington, D. C. Explanation of of Osteopathy on back.


1898-1900 1999.10.19 Business card Duplicate of item 1999.10.18.

“We have received notice…” 1900 1999.10.20 Clipping from an unknown journal

¼ p Hand-written on top: “Power of Nature Dec 1900.” Announces A.P. & H.P.’s partnership with Drs. Boyles and Smith (The Patterson Institute of Osteopathy), and the opening of their Baltimore office


1899-1902 1999.10.21 Business card Lists offices in D.C. (H.P., A.P., and W. Smith), and Baltimore (A. Boyles and A. Smith; Mrs. A. Boyles.)

Business Card— Patterson Institute

1900-1902 1999.10.22 Business card Lists offices in D.C. (H.P., A.P., and W. Smith); Wilmington DE (A. Patterson and Mrs. Dora Patterson); Baltimore MD (Dr. & Mrs. A. Boyles and A. Smith). Stamp indicates A. Smith’s transfer to Hagerstown, MD.

Letterhead: The Patterson Institute of Osteopathy

1900-1902 1999.10.23 1/8 p Lists four offices: Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD.; Hagerstown M.D.; Wilmington, DE. H.P., A.P., Dr. & Mrs. Boyles, A. Smith and Dr. and Mrs. A. Patterson.


4 (cont’d) Appointment slip [1920] 1999.10.24 Typed 1/6 p Blank appointment slip for Dr. Alice Patterson Shibley,

332 Southern Building, Washington D.C.” Terms printed on back.

5 : Death Notices Obituary of Alice Patterson in Army and Navy Register

1928 1999.10.25 Journal clipping ¼ p A.P. died March 27, 1928. Date written in ink – April 17, 1928.

Biographical essay on Dr. Albert J. Boyles

1929 1999.10.26 HW, pen Typewritten on top: “By Mrs. W A Rea Feb 16, 1929.” Text includes apparent contradiction: “…his wife who had preceded him [in death] on July 12, 1929.” A. Boyles died on Feb 16, 1929.

“Dr. Patterson, Physician, Churchman, Dies on Train.”

1937 1999.10.27 Newspaper clipping

½ p Biographical sketch and photo memorializing A. Patterson, d. May 26, 1937. Names wife Dora Alice Bailey Patterson. From a Wilmington, Delaware newspaper.

“City Physician Dies Aboard Train.”


½ p Biographical sketch and photo memorializing A. Patterson.

“Dr. Arthur Patterson’s Funeral Here Monday.”


¼ p Funeral arrangements and expected guests listed.

“Dr. Arthur Patterson.” ca. 1937 1999.10.30 Newspaper clipping

¼ p Biographical outline memorializing A. Patterson.

Obituary: Dr. Arthur Patterson 1937 1999.10.31 Newspaper clipping

1/16 p

6. Misc. “Daughters of Ohio in New York.” 1904 March 1999.10.32 Journal excerpt 2 p The Club Woman article describing new member Mrs. A.L. Conger, co-founder of College of Osteopathy in Des Moines, Iowa.

“Dr. A.T. Still’s Philosophy of Immortality

c. 1914 1999.10.33 Printed essay 1 p See also ATSP 1.1:64

“Statement of the Ownership…” 1915 March 25

1999.10.34 Newspaper clipping

1/8 p Names Lee P. as one of the owners “holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock” in the Kirksville Journal.

“Wishes Us Success.” 1916 1999.10.35 Journal clipping 1/16 p O.T. 1 (2): 23. Two-sentence message of support.


6. (cont’d) Business Card: John Patterson [1900] 1999.10.36 Folded. Printed on back: “Kirksville, Mo., _______

190__.” Portraits: Reverends George

Sharp, W.P. Nason, and J. M. McKnight

N.D. 1999.10.37 Excerpt from an unknown source

½ p Head shot photo portraits.

“J. H. Styles, Jr. D.O.” Unknown 1999.10.38 Clipping from an unknown journal

1/16 p 5-line prayer clipped from an unknown source.

On Bone Setting by Wharton P. Hood; signed by A.P. & H.P.

1871 RD 686.H76 1871

Book 156 p Rebound: Inscription on title page: “For David-Papa Henry Patterson paid $17 for this book in 1899. It was out of print then. It was on one of the early Bonesetters—as they used to call Dr. A.T. Still before he named his practice Osteopathy. Grandmother Alice Patterson Shibley. We got this in London, England.” Also written on inside cover page: [N.I. Barwish Grijan] H.E. Patterson Kirksville Mo. 1894.

PHOTOS


Folder Description Date Number Format Comments 7. Alice Patterson ¼ shot; white scoop-necked dress 1897 1999.10.39 BW portrait

mounted on matte board.

Also in bio file— H. Purcell, Photographer, 1897.

½ shot young Alice in dark dress 1897 1999.10.40 BW portrait mounted on matte board.

On back: “1897. Kirksville MO”

Postcard – ¼ shot N.D. 1999.10.41 BW; blank postcard

On back, in pencil “Alice Mary Smith Patterson”

Full shot, white dress N.D. 1999.10.42 BW with border.

¾ shot with rosebush 1902 1999.10.43 BW with border A.P. wears portrait brooch (of H.P.). On back: “Chevy Chase, Md.” See bio file for related Washington Post article.

½ shot, black dress with portrait ca. 1902 1999.10.44 BW portrait. Probably taken soon after H..P.’s death.

brooch. Full shot, sitting on steps. ca. 1902 1999.10.45 BW, mounted

on matte board. With dogs Joe (left) and Whiskey; Smith house in background; also in bio file.

Full shot standing N.D. 1999.10.46 BW, mounted on matte board.

On back: “N.Y. City (?)” Unknown person in background.

¾ shot, sitting, in Shibley wedding dress

ca. 1906 1999.10.47 BW portrait on matte paper

See writing on back and bio file regarding her jewelry.

7. (cont’d) Full shot, sitting in rowboat. 1909 1999.10.48 BW Bio file gives date. Full shot, gray dress, coat off. 1926 Sept 2 1999.10.49 BW with border On back: “Coat off. Garfinkle Georgette beaded-oyster color. Blue

Ridge Summit Colonial Court. Sept 2 1926. Mother. (Maid took this.)”

Full shot, gray dress with coat. 1926 Sept 2 1999.10.50 BW with border On back: “No. 3- French pearl gray flat crepe & figured Georgette sleeves & scarf. Rollins dress. B.R.S. Pa. Colonial court. Mother. (Mary-Maid took this.)”

8. A.T. Still

½ shot portrait of A.T. Still; signed.

1894 Feb 3 1999.10.51 BW; also has embossed seal of American School of Osteopathy.

On Front: (handwritten) “Feb 3, 1894, Mis Lee Patterson grade is 100 on Bones of Arm—Seal of 100.” [signed] “A.T. Still, D.O.” (printed) “Dr. A. T. Still, Founder of American School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo.” On back: Dr. A.T. Still had the teacher Mrs. Nettie Bowles (Bolles) ask Lee Patterson (age 7 yrs 3 mos) ten questions on the bones & points on the bones of the arm. Lee answered all questions correctly—before advanced class--& Dr. Still gave her this picture with seal of the school (American School of Osteopathy) and said “This is your Diploma Lee you are a full Osteopath with grade & my name & seal of our school.” Kirksville Mo. Feb 3 1894.”


Full shot of A.T. Still, seated 1897 June 1999.10.01 BW, mounted on matte board

On back: “Morris Farm. June 1897.”


9. Alice with Family

¾ shot: Alice and Sister Lynette Marian

1884-5 1999.10.52 BW portrait mounted on matte board..

Photographer’s matte board indicates Kirksville, MO. On back, in pencil: “Alice Smith—Patterson Shibley Nettie Smith—Boyles February 1884.” Biofile gives date as March 30, 1885.

½ shot studio portrait: Alice, Henry & Lee

1895 1999.10.53 BW portrait mounted on matte board..

Photographer’s matte board indicates H. Parcell, photographer,, Kirksville, Mo. On back, in pencil: “1895.”

½ shot, Alice and Lee with cat. 1903 1999.10.54 BW Picture taken next to Belmont Street home, Washington, D.C. See bio file.

¾ shot, Alice with Lee and grandson David.

1918 1999.10.55 BW portrait

Full shot, Alice and child N.D. 1999.10.56 BW with border Identity of child is unknown. Neither person is looking at the camera.

Full shot, Alice and child N.D.; same as 1999.10.56

1999.10.57 BW with border.

Both are looking at camera.

10. Alice’s Family ¼ shot studio portrait; Henry ca. 1882 1999.10.58 BW on matte

board. Back indicates “Tull & Parcell, Photographers, Kirksville, Ill.” In pencil: “Henry Patterson 1882?”

Full shot, group with horse-drawn sleigh

1894-5 1999.10.59 BW mounted on matte board.

On back, in pencil: “Joe, Max [dogs], Harvey, Harry [horse], Aunt Nettie, & Lee in front of our house 1894 or 5?”

Full shot: Lee 1896 1999.10.60 BW portrait mounted on matte board.

Matte board indicates Parcell (photographer); Kirksville, Mo. On back, “1896” in pencil, “Marian Lee Patterson Smith.

Full shot, Lee seated with pets. 1896 1999.10.61 BW mounted on matte board.

Patterson home in background. On back: “1896 Kirksville Mo” in pencil, “Lee, Joe, Whiskey, & one of [Rilby’s] kittens”


Full shot; Lee with bicycle. 1897 May 1999.10.62 BW mounted on cardboard

Dog Joe also pictured. On back: “Joe. May 1897. Kirksville Mo.”

Full shot; Henry with bicycle 1900 1999.10.63 BW Pictured in front of Yale Street apartments, Washington, D. C. Also in bio file.

¾ shot; A. Smith & Elizabeth Link

1901 Jun 1999.10.64 BW A.P.’s eldest brother with wife, seated by Yale Street apartments. On back: “Bess & Alfred- 1360 Yale St. Washington, D.C. June-1901.

Full shot of Joe the Pointer 1895 1999.10.65 BW mounted on matte board.

Written on matte board front: “Joe and Julius Boy. Alice – 1895.”

Snapshot of Joe ca. 1895 1999.10.66 BW Likely taken at Camp Collett 11. Camp Collett Group shot with 3 servants on

left. Includes (right to left) Mrs. & Mr. Collett, Lee Patterson with Geo.Cain and Shawley children.

ca. 1889 1999.10.68 BW mounted on matte board

Also includes other unidentified figures.

Group shot with two horses on right. Includes (right to left) Mr. & Mrs. Collett, Lee Patterson, Shawleys, Kennedys, and others not identified.

ca. 1890 1999.10.69 BW mounted on matte board.

Alice Patterson not pictured. On back, in pencil: “The Camp. 8 miles w. of Kirksville. About 1890 or so”

Snapshot of carriage and children. Lee (middle child on left) with children of Shawleys and Rosses.


Unidentified woman in carriage; more unknown figures in background.

Group Shot: children near rock sculpture in foreground. Rear, from right: Kennedys, Pattersons, Shawleys, Rosses.

ca. 1889-90 1999.10.71 BW mounted on matte board.

On back, in pencil, “1889 or 90.” Also in bio file, labeled “summer of 1889.”

Group shot: Rock sculpture in foreground (without children). From right—Kennedys, Pattersons, Shawleys, Rosses.

ca. 1889-90 1999.10.72 BW mounted on matte board


11 (cont’d) Group shot with two horses on

left. Pattersons (incl. Lee with net), Shawleys, Rosses, and children; Joe the Pointer.


Snapshot of two boys & tent ca. 1890 1999.10.74 BW mounted on matte board.

Unidentified boy (left) and Willie Shawley. On back, in pencil: “[name cut off] Willie Shawley. Papa, Mama, & Lee in tent.”

Snapshot of Lee and dogs Joe and Max at Camp Collett cabin.

1897 Oct 1999.10.75 BW From note on original (not in file) “Our little home at Camp Collett. Lee, Joe, & Max. Oct 1897.”

Snapshot of Richard Ross with two dogs

1900 Nov 1999.10.76 BW On back (pen): “Nov 1900—Camp Collett.” In pencil: “Richard and the pups Dad & Lil.”

Snapshot of Geo Cain’s house ca. 1900 1999.10.77 Cyanotype On back, pencil: “Geo Cains house.” This is also called “the spring house.”

Mr. & Mrs. Cain at spring house 1900 Nov. 1999.10.78 Cyanotype On back: “Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Cain. Nov. 1900--The Spring House.” Mr. & Mrs. Cain at spring house 1900 Nov. 1999.10.79 Cyanotype Duplicate of 1999.10.76.

On back, in pencil “Geo & Tina at spring house.” Geo. & Tina Cain ca. 1900 1999.10.80 Cyanotype On back, pencil: “Geo.& Tina” Geo. & Tina Cain ca. 1900 1999.10.81 BW on matte

board Variation of no. 1999.10.80

Full shot of boy (Hubert) with lamb

1901 1999.10.82 BW On back: “Pet Lamb taking his milk—Camp Collett. Near Kirksville Mo, July 1901.

Landscape shot with saddled horse.

N.D. 1999.10.83 BW mounted on matte board

On back, in pencil—“The Cains’ fence from the Camp.”

Landscape shot with horses N.D. 1999.10.84 BW mounted on matte board

On back, in pencil—“Hill up to The Camp”

Landscape shot with hay bales N.D. 1999.10.85 BW mounted on matte board.

Taken at Camp Collett

Snapshot of tent & cabin N.D. 1999.10.86 BW mounted on matte board.

Taken at Camp Collett

Snapshot of spring house with unidentified man.

N.D. 1999.10.87 BW On back in pencil: “The old spring house.”


11. (cont’d) Landscape shot with spring house. N.D. 1999.10.88 BW mounted

on matte board. Written on matte board (front) “The Spring. Camp Collett.”

12. Alice with Family and Friends

Full shot on porch: Alice & Lee Patterson; Mrs. deLendrecie.

1897 Jun 1999.10.89 BW mounted on matte board.

On back: “Mrs. H. deLendrecie Mrs. A. Patterson Miss Lee Patterson. Kirksville MO. 1897 June. Taken by H.E. Patterson in the Patterson porch.” See “Another Tribute to Osteopathy” in folder 19.

Full shot of Mr. & Mrs. Collett. ca. 1889 1999.10.90 BW mounted on matte board.

Portrait; seated outdoors. On back, in pencil: “Mr. & Mrs. Collett.”

13. Friends of Alice Patterson

Group shot with Phil. Cain[s] 1896 1999.10.91 BW On back: “Sugar Camp—Mr. Phil. Cain[s](near) Kirksville Mo. Spring 1896.”

Mrs. Collett feeding chickens ca. 1896-8 1999.10.92 BW mounted on matte board.

Image also in item 1999.10.93

Photo fragments: Mrs. Collett feeding chickens; earth mound with ladder

ca. 1896-8 1999.10.93 BW Top portion: cone-shaped hilltop with ladder and two figures. On back (top): “Sugar Loaf Mackinac Island Mich. Aug 1898.” Bottom portion: Chickens with two figures. On back (bottom) Mrs. Collett & Hubert—1896? Or 97?” Bottom portion is crooked.

Photo fragments; Mrs. Collett feeding chickens; earth mound with ladder

ca. 1896-8 1999.10.94 BW Variation of 1999.10.100. Top portion (hill & figure) is upside-down.

Photo fragments ca. 1896-8 1999.10.95 BW Top: Mrs. Collett with chickens (see 1999.10.100). Bottom: 2 males reclining—Henry & unidentified man.

Photo fragment ca. 1896-8 1999.10.96 BW 2 males reclining; duplicates bottom portion of no. 1999.10.102 Full shot, Geo. Cain 1900 Nov 1999.10.97 BW On back: “Mr. Geo. Cain. Kirksville Mo. Nov 1900. Henry-”


13. (cont’d) Snapshot, Ira Collett and Ira

Mountain, moving logs. ca. 1918 1999.10.98 BW Figures numbered on front. On back: “This is a load of logs on the

way to the Penrod Co. in Kansas City. No. 1 is Ira Collett. No. 2 is Ira Mountain, the man, who was working for us at that time. In 1918 we sold three car loads of walnut timber. Return to Mother.”

Snapshot, boy (Clark) with dog. N.D. 1999.10.99 Cyanotype On back, pencil: “Now just wait.—Clark and old Nellie.” 14: Patterson Family Homes

Snapshot, Patterson farm apple tree

1896 1999.10.100 BW Shadow of female (Alice?) in corner. On back: “1896. 80 Acres. One little apple tree in the ‘80 acres’– ‘Patterson Fruit Farm’—Kirksville Mo. Oct 1896.”

Snapshot, Harvey Patterson Baker & Joe the Pointer with tree

1896 1999.10.101 BW On back: Harvey Patterson Baker & Joe. 1896. one little tree in the ‘80.’ Kirksville, Mo. Patterson Fruit Farm. Alice M. Patterson.

Group shot between Smith & Patterson houses.

ca. 1896 1999.10.102 BW mounted on matte board

On back, pencil: “Grandmother’s house on left—ours on right.” Lee, Joe the Pointer, Alice and 9 other figures.

Snapshot, Patterson Homestead 1899 1999.10.103 Cyanotype On back: “All that was left of the old Patterson Homestead. Kirksville Mo. May April 1899. Cyclone.”

Snapshot, 2-story house with figures.

N.D. 1999.10.104 BW

15. Contemporary Osteopathy

Snapshot, British School of Osteopathy.

1990 Nov. 1999.10.105 Color On back: “The British School of Osteopathy, Pall Mall, Wes of Trafalgar Sq. (National Portrait Gallery dome & St. Martin-in-the-Fields Spire [in background.]) London, November, 1990.


PHOTOCOPIED DOCUMENTS 16. Photocopied images

Title / Description Year Format Comments

Diplomas of Alice and Henry Patterson

1895 From the American School of Osteopathy. Copy quality is poor.

Letterhead fragment: The A.T. Still Infirmary and The American School of Osteopathy.

1895 “Dr. A.T. Still, President. H.E. Patterson, Secretary.”

Snapshot- A.T. Still & Alice Patterson

1896 See A.T.S. Photo Box 2

Snapshot- A.T. Still leaning against tree

N.D. See A.T.S. Photo Box 1

Snapshot-group of children 1897 Apr 26

“Artie Foraker’s 5th birth day party. Kirkskville Mo.” Lee P. seated 2nd from left.2

Florence Foraker & Miss LeBoutellier

1897 “1897. Florence Foraker – Miss LeBoutellier”

H.J. Baird house 1897 “H.J. Baird Res. Kirksville Mo 1897.” Blanche Still, D.O. 1897 “Miss Blanche Still Kirksville Mo 1897.” 2 snapshots: bridge and town 1897 “Bridge N.” “Kirksville Mo 1897.” 1/3 shot: A.T. Still seated at Millard

farm 1897 Oct See A.T. S. Photo Box 1

Wabash station 1898 “Wabash Station Kirksville, Mo.” 6 photos + advertisement fragment 1896-1916 2 shots of A.T. alone, pointing in front of porch; A.T. in front of porch with Lee in

background (with note “July 1901, Dr A.T. Still, Kirksville MO”; duplicate of Ph 166 (A.T. & Alice) ; ½ portrait A.T. with note “Dr. Still, Age 87 taken Feb 1916. Note on advertising fragment: “The store is Julius Garfinkel’s.”

6 photos 1896-1901 Left column, top to bottom: unknown man on porch; unknown building; Dr. A.T. Still & Dr. Arthur Hildreth. Right column: unknown house, note “Nov. 1900 Dr. AT Stills Kirksville MO; Dr . Still pointing in front of porch; 4 men with bicycle, note “1896 Dr. Still, Dr. Charles on porch, & 2 others” See A.T. File Ph 1665

Nettie Turner; A.D. Campbell; A.S.O. faculty of 1908

1898; 1908

Drawings of Turner and Campbell labeled “Pawnee Neb. 1898.”


16. (cont’d) Greeting card from Alice Patterson

Shibley (2 copies) 1920 Handwritten on top: “Greetings to all of my patients & Osteopathic friends. A.P. Shibley

July 12 1920.” Printed: “Greetings and Good Wishes from” (signed) Alice Patterson Shibley. Stamped with her Wyoming Ave. (D.C.) address.

“Fifty Years For Osteopathy” Christmas greeting

1924 Front only

Illustrated “My Chosen Service” by John Comstock (2 copies)

1927 inscription

In Alice’s handwriting: “Copied for Pioneers Aug 16-19[27]” See “My Chosen Service” in Folder 1, Alice’s Compositions

Snapshot, Dr. Arthur Hildreth in office

N.D. Note: “Dr. Hildreth.”

Dr. Arthur Hildreth Ca. 1910 ½ shot portrait. “Dr. A.G. Hildreth, St. Louis. President American Osteopathic Association, 1910-11.

H. M. Still N.D. 1/4 shot portrait. “Dr. H.M. Still. President American National Assurance Co.

2 snapshots: State Normal School N.D. “State Normal School Kirksville Mo.” Architectural drawing: “Schematic

Group Plan of the A.T. Still Research Institute”

N.D. Printed with list of buildings; F.W. Striebinger, Architect

17: Photocopied Correspondence

To Alice from Henry Patterson 1897 Feb 10

Photocopy + transcription

Personal letter on osteopathy bill in MO congress. Also mentions Mr. & Mrs. Burger & Rev. Johnson.

To Alice from Henry Patterson 1897 Feb 25

photocopy + transcription

Personal letter: Osteopathy bill has passed through MO House of Representatives.

From A.T. Still 1898 Jan 16

photocopy + transcription

Personal letter: “Dear Awl…” Mentions Dr. Smith, Gov. Stephens, Geo. Nason.

To H. & A. Patterson from M.E. Still

1898 Feb 12

Photocopy + 2 Transcriptions

Personal letter on Dr. Still’s health, graduation exercises, 115 students in the new class, journal binding, A.T.’s book is done; Mrs. Liyon arrived.



17. (cont’d) To Patterson family from A.T. & M.E. Still

1898 Feb 14

Photocopy + 2 transcriptions

Mentions Will Patterson, L.B. Smith., Dr. Littlejohn. “I will send you my autobiography, just got 100 by express.”

To Patterson family from A.T. & M.E. Still

1898 Nov 6


Personal letter describes health and the state of the school.

Unidentified writing quoting A.T. Still

1898 Jan 4 “Dr. A.T. Still letter of advice to us as we were leaving for our vacation. “Clouds of time often veil our skys…Pap Jan 4 1898” At bottom: “A.T. Still,” possibly a signature.

From J.B. Foraker to Henry Patterson. (2 copies)

1901 Nov 7

A thank-you for a telegram of congratulations from the Patterson Institute. Photocopied pencil mark at bottom: “First grandson?” (Foraker sponsored the Pattersons in D.C.)

To Alice (“Pattie”) from A.T. Still 1909 May 20

[transcription] Note at top: “Letter from Dr. A.T. Still, Kirksville Mo May 20—1909.” Personal letter, mentions Missouri Valley Osteopathic Assoc. Stops in mid-sentence; continuation missing.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dr. Green

1917 Dec 12

“…To give Osteopathic Physicians the chance to serve the army in the country as you desire would be a very real benefit.”

To Dr. [Alice] Shibley from H.L. Chiles (2 copies)

1927 May 26

2 typewritten

Asks her to speak at Denver meeting about origins of osteopathy. See her reply in folder 17 (1927).

To Dr. [Alice] Shibley from H.L. Chiles

1927 Sept 24


Follow-up thanks her for reply to May 26 request

18: Photocopied compositions by Alice Patterson

Entry from notebook 1895 Photocopy + 2 transcriptions.

Describes curing deafness of “Little Maggie” of Princeton MO, and successful treatment of her Maggie’s mother.

“Osteopathy” 1895 Photocopy + transcription

Original manuscript is in folder 1, 1999.10.03

“Woman in Osteopathy” pamphlet 1896-7 Photocopy of publication.

Similar to manuscript in folder 1, 1999.10.02. Note at bottom: “Appeared in a booklet issued by Dr. [T. Cluett], Hot Springs, Ark—in 1897 or 7—(1914—A.P. Shibley)”

18. (cont’d) “Women in Osteopathy” N.D. Manuscript transcription

Transcription of item 1999.10.02. Top has has initials PJB. Manuscript has “Woman,” not “Women.”

“Ah! Well do I remember…” ca. 1904 2 Photocopies of typewriter manuscript

Retrospective essay on growth of osteopathy. Mentions “survival of the fittest.”

“Infant Feeding.” J.A.O.A. 1907 Jul 1 Photocopy J.A.O.A. 6 (20): 412-420. “A Picture – A Panoramic View of

Evolution.” 1910 Jan 19

Photocopy of typewritten manuscript.

Regarding the “evolution of soul-plants” and the “divine gardener.” Stamped at top: “Dr. Alice Patterson Shibley, 1869 Wyoming Ave, Washington D.C.”

“No fears for Osteopathy if—“ 1923 Mar Photocopy of journal clipping

Printed in The Osteopathic Physician 43 (3): 16.

Letter to Dr. H.L Charles--The Pioneers of Osteopathy

1927 Jul 20

Photocopy of typewritten letter.

Letter is an essay on the development of osteopathy and of her own career. See letters from Chiles, folder 16. Note handwritten (photocopied) at top: “Copy-Return to A.P. Shibley, 3314 Newark St. Cleveland Park D.C.”

19. Photocopies of book excerpts

Excerpt, On Bone Setting by Wharton P. Hood; signed by A.P. & H.P.

1871 (book); 1894 (inscription)

Inscription on title page: “For David-Papa Henry Patterson paid $17 for this book in 1899. It was out of print then. It was on one of the early Bonesetters—as they used to call Dr. A.T. Still before he named his practice Osteopathy. Grandmother Alice Patterson Shibley. We got this in London, England.” Also written on inside cover page: [N.I. Barwish Grijan] H.E. Patterson Kirksville Mo. 1894.

Excerpt, Quiz-Compends AnatomyQuiz-Compends Anatomy with A.P.’s writing.

1897 (book) 1893 (inscription)

By Dr . Samuel Potter. On inside cover: “Alice Patterson Kirksville Mo—1893 American School of Osteopathy Dr A.T. Still, Founder and President, Our ‘Good Old Man.’” On facing page: “Alice M. Patterson—D.O. Washington Loan & Trust Bldg. 1893.”


19. (cont’d) Excerpt, Autobiography of A.T.

Still with inscription to H.P. & A.P. 1897 (book); 1898 (inscription)

On inside front cover: “H.E. Patterson and Pattie dear; [II] Still love to My Seventieth Year. A.T. Still Feb 14 1898 Kirksville Mo.” Also written: “Practice of Med; h59.79” Page 1 stamped with Dr. A.P. Shibley’s address & has bookplate of David Patterson Smith. .

Excerpt, Osteopathy Research and Practice, with inscription from A.T. Still to A.P.

1910 Inscription: “A.T. Still Follow your guide & fear no danger. Sept 2d, 1910. Kirksville MO.” Facing page, different hand: “To Alice Patterson Shibley, 1854 Mintwood Place, Washington D.C. Feb 10—1910.

20. Photocopied Publications on Osteopathy

“Osteopathy: Oration and Prayer” by A.T. Still

1891 Jul 4 Handbill “Seal Printing and Advertising Co., Kirksville, Mo.

Newspaper announcement: First A.S.O graduation

1895 Newspaper clipping

Exercises at the Opera House

Kirksville Democrat article: “Prominent Citizens

1896 Mar 20

Newspaper article 4 p.

Vol 28 No 29. On Mr. & Mrs. H.E. Patterson Includes images of Henry, Alice, and their residence.

“Mother of Two Territories.” ca. 1898 Newspaper article

Reprints a story from Ottawa Journal, 1873, on Martha Still.

“Defend a New Science.” 1898 Feb Newspaper article

Report on meeting of Physician’s Club of Chicago, guests Joseph H Sullivan (pictured) and W. Smith, D.O.’s. Note at top: Times-Herald Feb ’98.

Cosmopolitan Osteopath article; “Dr. H.E. Patterson.”

1898 Jul-Aug

Journal article

C.O. 1(1): 23-24.

“Medical Reform. Osteopathy explained by Dr. Patterson.” (2 copies)

1898 Aug 30

Newspaper article

Article credits H.P. Note at bottom: “Daily Reporter, Aug 30/98 Petoskey, Mich.”

Cosmopolitan Osteopath article: “Another Tribute to Osteopathy.”

1898 Sept Journal article

C.O. 1(2):p 9-12. Five testimonies of successful treatment, including Mrs. Helen deLendrecie (see photo in folder 12 ); Mrs. Julia Foraker (Senator’s wife); others.


20. (cont’d) Popular Osteopath articles:

“Historical” & “A Distinguished Osteopath”

1899 Jan Journal articles

P.O. .1(1): 17-18. Describes Dr. Still’s early work; announces Dr. A.G. Hildreth’s transfer to St. Louis. Note on top: “1899.”

Fragment, table of contentents, The Popular Osteopath..

1899 Jun Journal excerpt

P.O. vol 1 no 6. cover; inside cover, “Osteopathy Defined.”

Calendar; Faculty and Officers, Atlantic School of Osteopathy

1900 Sept -1901 Jun

Handbill Wilkes-Barre, PA. “William Smith, M.D., D.O., Dean.” 2 p

Osteopathic Health 27 (3).

1914 Photocopied journal issue

“The Osteopathic Catechism.” O.H. 27 (3): 1-16 (entire issue)

The Herald of Osteopathy article: “Mme. Tetrazzini Ascribes Her Good Health to Osteopathy.”

1914 Jun Journal clipping

The Herald of Osteopathy. 8 (6): 16. Testimony of opera star.

Kirksville Democrat articles: “Osteopathy’s Twenty Years of Growth.”

1915 Jan 28

Newspaper articles 27 p

Contains several articles regarding Osteopathy 1895-1915. “Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanitarium;” “The A.S.O. Hospital” by Dr. H. Tom Ashlock; “Osteopathy Twenty Years Ago” by Dr. A.G. Hildreth; many other pages from that newspaper. Photocopies must be re-assembled into large document format.

“Honor To Osteopathy” 1915 Clipping from an unknown journal

“Dr. Still’s Magnificent New Building Dedicated”

Lecture announcement listing members of the Osteopathic Association of D.C.

1916 Handbill A.P. Shibley listed as a member.

Osteopathic Truth article: “That M. D. Degree.”

1918 Apr Journal clippng

O.T. 2 (9): 135. “by An Old Timer.” Editorial promoting “genuine Osteopathy.”

Osteopathic Truth excerpt 1918 Apr Journal clipping

O.T. 2(9): 136. “Jean Claverie Sends a Billet-Doux,” “Dr. Frank Farmer in Service,” “Dr. C.C. Reid’s Post Graduate Courses for Osteopaths.”

Excerpt, Thirty-first Annual Catalogue, American School of Osteopathy. “Osteopathy.”

ca. 1924 Pamphlet excerpt

Overview of history and principles. Pictured: A.T. Still Infirmary; first School of Osteopathy; portraits of A.T. Still


20. (cont’d) Osteopathic Health article:

“Osteopathy: Its Founder and Principles.”

1927 Sept Journal article

O.H. 52 (9): 2-14.

J.A.O.A. article: “Hospitals and Sanitariums.”

1927 Dec Journal article

J.A.O.A. 27 (4): 275-276. Describes capabilities, doctors, and fees at Still-Hildreth Sanitorium (sic). Describes cornerstone laying of Massachusetts Osteopathic hospital.

Osteopathic Health excerpt: “A Woman’s Tribute.”

Jan 1928. Journal clipping

O.H. 53 (1). cover & inside cover. Quotes Mrs. Foraker praising A.T. Still.

Osteopathic Health “Osteopathy as defined in the Encyclopedia Brittanica.”

1928 Feb 1922 encyclopedia article reprinted in O.H. vol 53 no 2. Note on top: “Marian Lee P. Smith.”

“Osteopaths Add Dimension to Medicine.”

1989 Aug 11

Newspaper article

The Key West Citizen. Aug 11, 1989 p 9.

“Colonel Conger’s Case” N.D. Clipping from an unknown publication.

“Taken in part from Journal of Osteopathy.” .

Excerpt, untitled article on early history of Osteopathy

N.D. Clipping from an unknown publication

Title, author, and date unlisted“…Osteopathy is fast transforming Kirksville into a famous and prosperous city…” 2 p

Pamphlet: “Osteopathy?” N.D. Pamphlet Pamphlet: “Osteopathy.” N.D. Pamphlet “Doctorials” N.D. Journal

clipping Medical Pocket Quarterly (R & C). Recommends vacations for doctors; misc anecdotes.

“Advantages of Osteopathy As A Profession.”

N.D. Clipping from an unknown journal

By Rev. Fred W Condit, Dean, A.S.O. D.O. work is scientific, natural, harmless, patriotic, religious, based on anatomy, and profitable.


20. (cont’d) “What Osteopathy Will Do for the

Afflicted.” N.D. Newspaper

clipping Defines Osteopathy. Note on top: Boston Sunday Post March 1st, “Health and Beauty Department.”

“Pioneers” N.D.

Clipping from an unknown publication.

Paragraph comparing A.T. Still with inventor of antiseptic practice: “At first both…were ridiculed for their revolutionary views…”

“Osteopathy in Kirksville” N.D. Clipping from an unknown publication.

Lectures I & II N.D. Photocopy of unknown publication.

Lectures on the spine and sympathetic centers. Labeled “Copyrighted.”

“Too Many Doctors.” N.D. Journal article

Byline says “From the Philadelphia Medical Journal.” Underlined portion calls Osteopathy a “branch of quackery.”

21. Photocopied documents related to Alice Patterson

“The Anatomy of Fine Art” by Howard Kretschmar

1897 Oct 1st p of a journal article

Note: “Mr. K. made a cast of Lee’s hand-Oct 1897.”

Handwritten card 1898 1 p Alice Patterson’s handwriting: “Mr. Henry Moore-Photographer-Kirksville Mo. Adair Co. Jan 1898. Alice M. Patterson D.O. Recd. While in St. Augustine Fla. It is unknown what this note refers to.

Pamphlet: “Henry E. and Alice M. Patterson Diplomates in Osteopathy…”

1898 Pamphlet Pamphlet advertising the Patterson practices in FL and MI; describes osteopathy. Handwritten at bottom: “Brochure distributed in 1898.” Photocopy is of poor quality & is incomplete.

Cosmopolitan Osteopath article: “The Three Queens of Osteopathy.”

1898 Oct Journal article

C.O. 1 (3): 43-44. Editorial on Nettie Bolles, Dr. Ella Still, Dr. Alice Patterson

Essay manuscript: “Alice M. Smith Patterson.”

ca. 1904 Typewritten; HW corrections

Typewritten draft of a biographical essay.



21. (cont’d) Excerpt, Who’s Who in America 1910

1910 Book excerpt

Entries for Shibley, Alice Smith Patterson; Shibley, George Henry. P 1739

“Minister Panaretoff.” Newspaper clipping with note by Alice

1925 Newspaper clipping

Note: “ Washington Post July 1 1925. Madame Panaretoff was a charming patient of mine, before the World War, and at various times. She came thro influence of Dr. J. Harrison & Coyles.”

Manuscript- “Data Concerning Dr. Alice Patterson / Shibley, of Washington, D.C.”

1924-1927 Typewritten Typewritten draft of a biographical essay. In Alice’s handwriting at top: “1869 Wyoming Ave.”

“Many interesting meetings.” 1927 Newspaper clipping

Article excerpt concerning clients Minister Panaretoff & wife. Note: “W. Post-1927.”

Business card: A.T. Still

[1895] Note: “Dec 1893—we began to study. Graduated Mar 2, 1895…red, white, blue” Back defines Osteopathy & lists diseases cured by it.

“D.O. Credentials” ca. 1923 Typewritten; HW corrections

Typewritten draft of a biographical essay, with additions in Alice’s handwriting. Note at top: “To Lee—Keep.”

Card accompanying lock of A.T. Still’s hair

N.D. HW “For Lee to keep…”signed by Alice Patterson. Lock of hair is not pictured.

Misc. published announcements regarding the Patterson practice.

1927; ca. 1898

Journal clippings

1927 announcement—Dr. Alice Patterson Shibley is “taking a rest…for her health.” Also contains 6 earlier published announcements, ca. 1898.

Booklet: “In Memoriam Alice Patterson Shibley”

ca. 1928 Pamphlet Booklet describes memorial services; includes some of her favorite poems & excerpts of letters of tribute.

Manuscript-“Dr. Alice Patterson Shibley.” (2 copies)

[1907] Typewritten Manuscript by unknown author. Handwritten at bottom “After 1906.”

22. Miscellaneous Other Photocopied Documents

Poem: “To A Skeleton” 1898 Nov Journal clipping

C.O. 1 (4): 43. Poem by unknown author published with introduction.

Editorial: “Shall We Keep the Philippines?” by A.L. Conger

1898 Nov Journal clipping

C.O. 1 (4): 44. Predicts the self-destruction of the Chinese Empire and supports U.S. control of the Philippine Islands.

“Oh, Thou Great Friend” poem by Edith S. Cave, D.O.

[1917] Typewritten “Oh, Thou Great Friend” poem by Edith S. Cave, D.O. Tribute to the deceased A.T. Still


RELATED ITEMS Books Hildreth, Arthur Grant. The Lengthening Shadow of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. Macon, MO: Arthur Grant Hildreth, D.O, 1938. pages 85, 374. Still, Charles E., Jr. Frontier Doctor, Medical Pioneer. Kirksville, MO: The Thomas Jefferson University Press of Northeast Missouri State Univerity, 1992. page 195. Walter, Georgia Warner. The First School of Osteopathic Medicine. Kirksville, MO: The Thomas Jefferson University Press of Northeast Missouri State University, 1992. pages 9, 11, 30-32, 39. Other Resources at Still National Osteopathic Museum Card file – Name Index (Patterson). Biographical File – Patterson, Alice and Henry. Contains photocopy of three-volume family scrapbook compiled by Quentin Smith. Women in Osteopathy Museum card file. Genealogy index cards Reference File.