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The Life of Samuel George Morton (1799–1851)
© 2018, John S. MichaelFrom 2018 to 2024, this text was posted on the Penn Museum Web page. Samuel George Morton (1799–1851) was a successful physician, anatomy professor, and active member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Morton is most remembered for his collection of human skulls. Although he was celebrated by his…