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Found in 109 Collections and/or Records:
Records of the Babies' Hospital of Philadelphia I
Record Group
Identifier: MSS 6/006-01
Scope and Contents
The records of the Babies' Hospital of Philadelphia, spanning
1911 to 1960, consist of minutes and committee reports; correspondence
of Philip Dechert, President of the Babies' Hospital; a history
of the Babies' Hospital with a typescript staff manual; and
printed annual reports. The collection documents the history
of the hospital from its inception in 1911 to its dissolution
in 1948, and provides detailed records of its finances, activities,
and programs.Series 1.1...
Dates:
1911 - 1960
Records of the Babies' Hospital of Philadelphia II
Series
Identifier: MSS 6/006-02
Overview
The Babies’ Hospital of Philadelphia opened in 1911 in Wynnefield, PA, at the Country Branch of Children’s Hospital. The hospital had limited wards to house its patients and the staff hosted pre-and post-natal clinics for mothers, though the physicians of the Babies Hospital largely emphasized treatment in the home.The records of the Babies’ Hospital of Philadelphia, spanning from 1911-1960, contain annual reports, newsletter pamphlets, benefit matinee programs, material related to...
Dates:
1911-1960, undated
Records of the Board of Scientific Directors of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research
Collection
Identifier: MSS 372
Overview
The Records of the Board of Scientific Directors of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research contains meeting minutes and reports for the Board of Scientific Directors. The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research was founded in 1901 by John D. Rockefeller and eventually became Rockefeller University. Scientific reports and minutes of the meeting of the Board of Scientific Directors, 1931, comprise this collection. This material was formerly cataloged in printed collection with call...
Dates:
1931
Records of the Building Committee
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/018-01
Scope and Contents
The collection, including minutes, reports, correspondence,
construction specifications, contracts, and related
material, documents the work of the Building Committee,
1861-1864, and the construction of the Hall of the College
of Physicians of Philadelphia. Most of this material was
produced by Isaac Hays, chairman of the committee.Notable items include the Building Committee's minute book,
24 February 1862-2 February 1864, which contains details of
all alterations to the...
Dates:
1861 - 1864
Records of the Building Committee and Related Committees
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/018-02
Overview
The Building Committee of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was appointed on 6 April 1904, shortly after the Fellows elected to construct a new College building on 22nd and Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia. The Building Committee continued to meet through 1914, when the furnishing and construction of the College building on 22nd Street was completed.Several short-term committees were established previously, while the decision was made to construct a new building and purchase...
Dates:
1859-1979; undated
Records of the Building Committee II
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/018-04
Overview
The Building Committee, first active between 1861 and 1864, and again between 1904 and circa 1911, was re-established in October 1948 to discuss and plan for Library-secific building work, notably reading room renovations, a new heating system, and an addition to the stacks. This small collection, dating from 1948 to 1956, documents the work of the Committee, and includes meeting minutes, correspondence, contracts with vendors, and mailers oncerning the project sent to College Fellows.
Dates:
1948-1956
Records of the Censors of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: CPP 4/001-01
Scope and Contents
The records of the censors of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, spanning 1836 to 1931, consist of a minute book, censors’ reports, correspondence between censors and secretaries, and material relating to various charges of misconduct among Fellows. One of the best documented cases in the collection, dating from the 1890s, involves Joseph Price, who was accused of verbally attacking the personal and professional reputation of Charles B. Penrose. Other physicians, such as F. H. Getchell...
Dates:
1836 - 1931
Records of the Chairman of the Committee on the Mütter Museum
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/007-02
Overview
The Committee on the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was charged with the general supervision of the anatomical and pathological museum established by the articles of agreement made between the College and Thomas D. Mütter in 1858-1859. The chairman of the committee was to report annually on the condition of the museum and semi-annually on its financial situation. The collection contains the correspondence and financial files of chairmen of the Committee of the Mütter...
Dates:
1926 - 1970
Records of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: CPP 6/003
Overview
Vol. 1 includes autographs of Fellows as signatories to the constitution, 1787-1922 (pages 5, 7, 34-40k). By action of Council, in 1923 this volume was retired to the College archives. A photocopy of the earlier signatures was made, and new fellows sign that copy. The Council of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was established in 1863. The Council originally consisted of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, the Censors, and six elected Councillors who served three year...
Dates:
1787-1974
Records of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia Library I
Collection
Identifier: CPP 13/008-01
Overview
Established in 1788, the Library of the College of Physicians served as Philadelphia's central medical library for over 150 years, serving medical schools, hospitals, physicians and other health professionals. Today, it is an independent research library devoted to the history of medicine and serves hundreds of scholars, health professionals, students and popular writers each year. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Library records (1882 to 2005) extensively documents the administration...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1953-2007; 1807-2007
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