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Medical museums

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum Committee

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6/005-05
Overview The Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum Committee was established in December 1940. The committee was responsible for the daily administration of the Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum of the Philadelphia General Hospital. The committee attended to the maintenance of the museum building, oversaw the care and cataloging of museum pieces, and acknowledged donations to the museum. This committee reported to the Medical Board of the Philadelphia General Hospital. This...
Dates: 1730 - 1960
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia / Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum Committee

Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial Committee

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6/005-02
Overview The Osler Memorial Committee was formed in October 1939. The committee was appointed by David Riesman, President of the Medical Board of the Philadelphia General Hospital. The objective of the committee was to create a museum and memorial to Sir William Osler in the old autopsy house of the Philadelphia General Hospital and to organize a ceremony marking the dedication of the building. After the completion of its duties, the Osler Memorial Committee was discharged in December 1940. At this...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1941; 1894 - 1941
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia / Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial Committee

Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial Committee and Blockley Historical Museum

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6/005-06
Overview The Osler Memorial Committee was formed in October 1939. The objective of the committee was to create a museum and memorial to Sir William Osler in the old autopsy house of the Philadelphia General Hospital and to organize a ceremony marking the dedication of the building. After the completion of its duties, the Osler Memorial Committee was discharged in December 1940. At this time, it was decided that a new committee, the Osler Memorial and Blockley Historical Museum Committee, would be...
Dates: 1886 - 1950
Found in: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia / Records of the Philadelphia General Hospital Osler Memorial Committee and Blockley Historical Museum

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