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Meeting minutes, certificate of incorporation, by-laws, 1879-1898

 Item — Volume: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Records of the Anti-Vaccination Society of America consist of one bound volume containing the Society’s certificate of incorporation (1885), their constitution and bylaws, and meeting minutes beginning in 1889. Also included is one folder of correspondence, reports, and other documents relating to the Society’s work. This includes an “Act To provide for a commission to investigate the nature and value of vaccination, anti-toxine, seropathy and other alleged prophylactics, and to appropriate a sum of money for its expenses” with handwritten edits.

Dates

  • 1879-1898

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.08 Linear feet (1 volume and 1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States