George A. Miller collection on Hudson, Ohio

Collection

Identifier: MS M555

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Scrapbooks and correspondence documenting the local history of Hudson, Ohio.

Miller's scrapbook, the "Physicians of Hudson: Members of the Medical Profession who Practiced in Hudson, Ohio from 1800-1933," includes a typed biographies of various physicians who practiced in Hudson. For many of the doctors, Miller searched through genealogical and local history records to compile a biographical sketch on the individual. Many sketches include the doctor’s date of birth date of death, schooling, dates of practice in Hudson, and other relevant information. George corresponded with living descendants, and when possible, used their information to supplement the biographical sketches. The doctors profiled in this book are individually indexed except: Dr. Austin, B. Hanson, E. Kendrick, and Dr. Tate.

The collection also includes a set of lantern slides of early images of Hudson along with an image key and Miller's research. Most of the slides are reproductions of originals (The Hudson Library owns most of the originals).

Dates

Creation: 1761-1933
Creation: Majority of material found within 1830-1920

Creator

Miller, George A. (George Andrew), 1875-1935 (Person)

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

Biography of George Andrew Miller

George Andrew Miller (1875-1935) was a physician in Hudson, Ohio. Miller was born on July 30, 1835 in Twinsburg, Ohio, to Robert J. Miller (1845-1914) and Amelia I. (1852-1922). The family moved to Aurora, Ohio, shortly after George was born. George graduated from Aurora High School in 1875 and then enrolled at Western Reserve College and graduated in 1897.

After graduation, George left Ohio, and attended medical school at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Tufts Medical School, and additional courses at the National College of Electro-Therapeutics in Chicago, Illinois. During his time in Massachusetts, George operated a drug store.

In 1908, George moved back to Ohio, and settled in Hudson. Originally, George opened a drug store in the town, but he closed the establishment after a few years so he could practice medicine. George ran his office out of his house, was a trained oculist, and was the first physician in Hudson, Ohio, to travel to the homes of his patients using an automobile.

George enlisted in the Army during World War I and was stationed at MC Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois. After the war, George maintained a presence in the military as a captain of the Ohio National Guard. During his life, George married twice, and did not have children. George married his first wife, Louise C. (1870-1912), in 1900, but widowed in 1912. In 1928, George married Helen Lowman Miller (1885-1970). Helen served as a head librarian (director) of the Hudson Library & Historical Society.

George was active in a number of organizations and religious communities including Village Council, the Hudson Board of Health, and Blue Lodge of Hudson. George also took an interest in local history. On December 11, 1935, George passed away from a sudden heart attack.

Extent

1.7 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of local history research and photographs compiled by Hudson physician George Andrew Miller, including a volume of the biographical information of Hudson physicians, correspondence, and early photographs of Hudson.