Minutes of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: MSS 3/003-03
Scope and Contents
The volumes contain the minutes and proceedings of the Pathological
Society of Philadelphia, maintained by the Secretary, from the
society's formation 29 September 1857 to 14 October 1869 and
23 April 1887 to 27 June 1901. Included are descriptions of
specimens displayed to the society, membership propositions,
committee reports, discussions, annual reports of the treasurer,
and records of "private sessions", meetings in which the official
administrative business of the society was conducted.
Dates
- 1857 - 1901
Creator
- Pathological Society of Philadelphia (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The Pathological Society of Philadelphia was organized in Philadelphia
by Samuel D. Gross and other notable physicians, including R.
LaRoche, Addinell Hewson, and S. Weir Mitchell, on 29 September
1857. It was formed to promote the study of pathology through
the exhibition and discussion of specimens. This is currently
[1991] an active organization.
The officers of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia included a president, vice president, secretary, recorder, treasurer, and curator. There were also several standing committees, such as committees on publication and morbid growths. Most of the meetings of the society were held at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The categories of membership of the society were: resident, non resident, corresponding, and life. Although its scientific sessions were open to visitors, only society members could attend the private sessions where business was transacted.
The officers of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia included a president, vice president, secretary, recorder, treasurer, and curator. There were also several standing committees, such as committees on publication and morbid growths. Most of the meetings of the society were held at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The categories of membership of the society were: resident, non resident, corresponding, and life. Although its scientific sessions were open to visitors, only society members could attend the private sessions where business was transacted.
Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Small collections
Custodial History
These minute books were donated to the College of Physicians of
Philadelphia by the Pathological Society of Philadelphia in
1902.
The volumes were recatalogued in 1991.
The volumes were recatalogued in 1991.
Creator
- Pathological Society of Philadelphia (Organization)
- Title
- Minutes of the Pathological Society of Philadelphia
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org