Pathological Society of Philadelphia articles of incorporation

Collection

Identifier: MSS 3/009

Scope and Contents

Articles of incorporation of Pathological Society of Philadelphia, circa 1842, describing offices and function, with list of members, many of whom have signed their own names.

Dates

circa 1842

Creator

Pathological Society of Philadelphia (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

The Pathological Society of Philadelphia was formed by W. W. Gerhard in Philadelphia in 1838 or 1839. Its objects were to exhibit specimens of morbid anatomy and preserve those specimens in a cabinet or museum. The society was discontinued circa 1843. The officers of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia included a president, one or two vice-presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more curators. The members were either resident, corresponding, or associate.

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Pathological Society of Philadelphia (Organization)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Pathological Society of Philadelphia articles of incorporation
Language of description: Undetermined
Script of description: Code for undetermined script

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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