Portrait of Robert Palmer Howard Portrait of Robert Palmer Howard

Contributor(s): Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University. William Osler Photo Collection Publication: Produced: [ca. 1880s] Language(s): No linguistic content Format: Still image Genre(s): Archival Materials Photographic prints Portraits Abstract: A portrait of Robert Palmer Howard, who was a professor at the McGill University of Medicine from 1852 to 1882 and Dean from 1882 to his death. An important figure in the the history of Canadian medicine, Howard was influential in William Osler's medical education and development and, along with William Johnson and James Bovell, is considered one of Osler's greatest teachers. Howard's grandson and namesake, the son of his son Campbell, was later the author of several biographical works on Osler's life and career.. [Description courtesy of McGill University.] Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 1 pages NLM Unique ID: 101743406X7 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: GFBBBK Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743406X7 Archival Collection: The William Osler Papers (Profiles in Science)