College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Office of the Secretary.

Hide Profile

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. His original duties included recording the minutes and transactions of the College and preservations of its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved on the Secretary; an annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's duties in 1870. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect."

From the description of Papers concerning The pharmacopœia of the United States of America, 1832-1843. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122474269

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870. At this time, a related office, the Recorder, was created to keep the minutes of all scientific sessions. The office of the Recorder was abolished in 1914, and a salaried position, the Clerk, was created under the Secretary; the Secretary devoted himself to matters of fellowship while the Clerk preserved the minutes and papers of the College. The position of Clerk was abolished in 1925, and his duties were returned to the Secretary. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Correspondence concerning Robert Abbe, 1919-1939 (span), 1928-1929 (bulk). (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122632948

The office of the secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the secretary's responsibilities in 1870.

In 1990, the secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Letters acknowledging associate fellowship, 1839-1850. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122474289

The Office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the Fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect."

From the description of Correspondence, 1890-1926. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122380208

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870. At this time, a related office, the Recorder, was created to keep the minutes of all scientific sessions. The office of Recorder was abolished in 1914, and a salaried position, the Clerk, was created under the Secretary; the Secretary devoted himself to matters of fellowship while the Clerk preserved the minutes and papers of the College. The position of Clerk was abolished in 1925, and his duties were returned to the Secretary. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Records, 1854-1909. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122616429

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Committee reports, 1867-1911. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122440820

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870.

In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Reports on public health matters, 1834-1839. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122474281

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Failed fellowship applications, 1900-1937. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122579401

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. The Secretary is the appointed officer of record. His original duties were to record the minutes and transactions of the College and preserve its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was also empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved upon the Secretary. An annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's responsibilities in 1870.

In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect".

From the description of Papers concerning publication of the transactions of the College, 1841-1879 (span), 1851-1858 (bulk). (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122347584

Office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia created during organization in 1787. Secretary is the appointed officer of record whose original duties included maintenance of College minutes and transactions and preservation of its documents and correspondence. Later responsibilities include maintenance of fellowship lists, notification of election or appointment to office, and an annual report on fellowship. This is still [1991] an active office.

From the description of Manuscript archives of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 1787-1847. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122584517

The office of the Secretary of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was created during the organization of the College in 1787. His original duties included recording the minutes and transactions of the College and preservations of its documents and correspondence. In 1834, the Secretary was empowered to keep lists of the fellows and provide them with certificates of membership.

In 1863, the responsibility for notifying officers and committee members of election or appointment devolved on the Secretary; an annual report on the fellowship became part of the Secretary's duties in 1870. In 1990, the Secretary was empowered to perform "all the duties appropriate to his or her post as the elected recording officer of the College and assume the duties and powers of the President in the absence or temporary incapacity of both the President and President-Elect."

From the description of Papers concerning The pharmacopœia of the United States of America, 1818-1821. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122380210

Archival Resources

Corporate Body

Active 1832

Active 1843

Active 1919

Active 1939

Active 1839

Active 1850

Active 1890

Active 1926

Active 1854

Active 1909

Active 1867

Active 1911

Active 1834

Active 1839

Active 1900

Active 1937

Active 1841

Active 1879

Active 1787

Active 1847

Active 1818

Active 1821

Related Descriptions
Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61h1db4

Ark ID: w61h1db4

SNAC ID: 88042422