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Records of the Committee on Fellowship of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/011-01
Scope and Contents
This collection of records from the Committee on Fellowship,
spanning 1964 to 1990, consists of agendas and minutes from
meetings of the Committee on Fellowship; reports, lists,
and correspondence documenting the procedure for electing
new Fellows; unsuccessful Fellowship applications; and
material on the College's Continuing Medical Education and
Annual Giving programs.Series 1 and 2 contain agendas and minutes from meetings of
the Committee on Fellowship. Present in Series 3...
Dates:
1964 - 1990
Records of the Committee on Finance
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/041-01
Abstract
The Records of the Committee on Finance date from 1899 to 1912, 1935 to 1939, and 1967 to 1978. They document the activities of the Committee, who had the general supervision of the financial
affairs of the College, including the power to authorize and to direct the sale or transfer of
stocks, bonds, or other investments and real property belonging to the College; and to borrow
money in an amount not to exceed the limit established by resolution of the Board. This committee was disbanded...
Dates:
1899-1912; 1935-1939; 1967-1978
Records of the Committee on Internship and Residency
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/029
Abstract
In December 1961, the College received a $25,000 gift from the Pew Memorial Trust. The gift was intended to help the College reach financial stability and to start a drive benefitting interns and residents in area hospitals. In response, the Committee on Internship and Residency was established in 1962. The Internship and Residency Committee sent out questionnaires to Philadelphia-area hospital administrators, residents, and interns. Data collected from residents and interns included...
Dates:
circa 1960s
Records of the Committee on Lectures
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/002-01
Scope and Contents
The records of the Committee on Lectures include its minute
book, 1864-1882, and several reports made to the Secretary,
of the College of Physicians, 1866-1882. The minutes,
written by Joseph Leidy, Secretary of the committee,
describe the committee's proceedings in which the members
discuss and recommend possible lecturers and approve the
payment of bills. The committee's reports testify to the
proper discharge of both its duties and the lectureship and
recommend payment by the College of...
Dates:
1864 - 1882
Records of the Committee on Nominations for College Elections
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/032
Abstract
The Committee on Nominations for College Elections makes recommendations for nominations of candidates for the Board of Trustees (formerly the Council) and other standing committees of the College. The Committee and its members were not listed in Transactions & Studies until 1973, but because the earliest records in this collection date to the 1930s, some earlier form of the Committee on Nominations must have existed.As of 2018, this is still an active committee....
Dates:
1935-1940; 1970-1978
Records of the Committee on Scientific Business
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/028
Abstract
The Committee on Scientific Business was created by an amendment to the ordinances and by-laws adopted in October 1907. The original committee members were appointed in November 1907. It seems the purpose of the committee was to schedule presentations by Fellows during College meetings. It is unclear when the Committee was disbanded, but it is no longer active (2018).The Records of the Committee span the years 1910 to 1940, and then from 1972 to 1978, and are comprised mainly...
Dates:
1910-1978
Records of the Committee on the Centennial Celebration
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/039
Abstract
The Committee on the Centennial Celebration was established 1 October 1884 and held its first meeting on 3 January 1885. The Committee’s task was to “consider and report upon an appropriate plan to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the College in 1887.” It held sixteen meetings in total, ande made the following recommendations: 1) To form a collection of portraits of past Fellows to be exhibited during the celebration; 2) That the celebration should be held January 3 and...
Dates:
1886-1887; undated
Records of the Committee on the Directory for Nurses
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/001-01
Scope and Contents
This collection of records of the Committee on the Directory
for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia,
spanning 1881 to 1936, consists of correspondence, annual
reports, financial records, committee reports and
recommendations, and miscellaneous material. The
correspondence traces the establishment of the directory and
documents several controversies, including the 1882 case of
S. H. Pine (a janitor living in the College who refused to
vacate his quarters without financial...
Dates:
1881 - 1936
Records of the Committee on the Directory for Nurses II
Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/001-02
Abstract
The Directory for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was founded on 14 May 1882. This referral service allowed doctors and patients to employ qualified nurses in a quick and efficient manner. Over the years, the directories of other hospitals and agencies created competition for the Directory for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In addition, the earnings of the directory jeopardized the non-profit, tax-exempt status of the College. After consulting with...
Dates:
1881-1936
Records of the Committee on the Joseph N. Pew Memorial Loan Fund
Series
Identifier: CPP 10/036
Abstract
In December 1961, the College received a $25,000 gift from the Pew Memorial Trust. The gift was intended to help the College reach financial stability and to start a drive benefitting interns and residents in area hospitals. In response, the Committee on Internship and Residency was established in 1962. The Internship and Residency Committee sent out questionnaires to Philadelphia-area hospital administrators, residents, and interns. Data collected from residents and interns included...
Dates:
1961-1985
