Records of the West Philadelphia Medical Book Club Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS 374

Overview

The Records of the West Philadelphia Medical Book Club is a collection of books and memorabilia related to the West Philadelphia Medical Book Club. Club bylaws, two books of club meeting minutes, and a book of club finances comprise this collection. Also included is a folder containing histories of the book club, memoria, and club bylaws. This collection was discovered during a survey in the summer and fall of 2015.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1870 - 1976

Creator

West Philadelphia Medical Book Club (Organization)

Extent

.6 Linear feet (1 document box, 1 half document box)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

West Philadelphia Medical Book Club (Organization)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Records of the West Philadelphia Medical Book Club Records
Author: Mary Hanes
Date: February 2017
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/library/

Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org

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