Family Child
Alfred Langdon Elwyn
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4723031 · wikidata
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Alfred L. Elwyn
1804-07-09 – 1884-03-15
Life & Legacy
Alfred Langdon Elwyn (9 July 1804 – 15 March 1884) was an American medical doctor, writer and philanthropist. He was a pioneer in the education and care of people with mental and physical disabilities. He was one of the founding officers of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind in 1833 and founded the Pennsylvania Training School for Feeble-Minded Children in 1852. The community of Elwyn, Pennsylvania and the Elwyn Institute are named in his honor.
Occupation & Career
physician, philanthropist, writer
Education
Harvard University; Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Phillips Exeter Academy; University of Pennsylvania
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
American Philosophical Society
Education & Institutions
Harvard University · Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania · Phillips Exeter Academy · University of Pennsylvania
Verified Legacy Record
Family Mother
Elizabeth 'Betsey' Elwyn (Langdon)
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4723031 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Mary Middleton Elwyn
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4723031 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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