Dr. Charles A. Van DerBeek Medical Journal

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2026-006

Content Description

This collection consists of a diary and journal kept by Dr. Charles A. Van DerBeek between 1894-1897

Dates

Creation: 1894 - 1897

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Charles VanDerBeek was born in January of 1863 in Western N.Y. He enrolled in medical studies at New York University. Upon graduating, he moved to Canandaigua N.Y. working at a mental hospital and eventually moving to Rochester N.Y. Charles served at the president of the Medical Association of Central N.Y. as well as the Rochester Academy of Medicine, The Rochester Pathological Society, and The Medical Society of the County of Monroe. Charles passed away in December 1942 from declining health. He is buried in Canandaigua N.Y.

Full Extent

.05 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 box and one folder.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Strong Museum, 2025

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108787570/charles_abraham-vanderbeek: accessed February 5, 2026), memorial page for Dr Charles Abraham Vanderbeek (21 Jan 1863–14 Dec 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 108787570, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, USA; Maintained by Sandi Verbridge (contributor 49304527).

"December 16, 1942 (Page 17 of 29)." 1942., Dec 16Democrat and Chronicle (1884-), 17. https://libraryweb.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-16-1942-page-17-29/docview/1927894527/se-2.

“PMC Home.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. Accessed February 5, 2026. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8726164/pdf/buffmedj141654-0045.pdf.