Philadelphia Pediatric Society

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The Philadelphia Pediatric Society was founded by J. P. Crozer Griffith, Frederick A. Packard and Edwin E. Graham in 1896. The object of the society was "the promotion of the study of disease in children in all its branches, by the exhibition of cases, by the reading of papers and the holding of discussions and by the exhibition of pathological specimens and of apparatus bearing upon pediatrics". At an official meeting on 22 Dec. 1896, the constitution and by-laws of the Society were accepted and officers selected, and Griffith was elected to the presidency. The Society's first scientific meeting was held on 12 Jan. 1897.

In 1912, at its incorporation, the Philadelphia Pediatric Society had more than two hundred members; by 1920, membership had climbed to over three hundred. In 1914, the Annual Frederick A. Packard Lecture was established in honor of the Society's second president. The Society also established a Biennial Prize Competition to stimulate interest in pediatrics among younger physicians.

The Philadelphia Pediatric Society's Milk Commission, established in 1899 to maintain high standards for milk production and distribution, tried to educate the community and the medical profession about the benefits derived from the consumption of "Certified Milk". The Philadelphia Pediatric Society also actively opposed anti-vivisection legislation and helped to create a Division of Child Hygiene in the State of Pennsylvania. It is currently [1992] an active organization.

From the description of Records, 1896-1956. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122465005

The Philadelphia Pediatric Society was founded by J. P. Crozer Griffith, Frederick A. Packard and Edwin E. Graham in 1896. The object of the society was "the promotion of the study of disease in children in all its branches, by the exhibition of cases, by the reading of papers and the holding of discussions and by the exhibition of pathological specimens and of apparatus bearing upon pediatrics". At an official meeting on 22 Dec. 1896, the constitution and by-laws of the Society were accepted and officers selected, and Griffith was elected to the presidency. The Society's first scientific meeting was held on 12 Jan. 1897.

In 1912, at its incorporation, the Philadelphia Pediatric Society had more than two hundred members; by 1920, membership had climbed to over three hundred. In 1914, the Annual Frederick A. Packard Lecture was established in honor of the Society's second president. The Society also established a Biennial Prize Competition to stimulate interest in pediatrics among younger physicians.

The Philadelphia Pediatric Society's Milk Commission, established in 1899 to maintain high standards for milk production and distribution, tried to educate the community and the medical profession about the benefits derived from the consumption of "Certified Milk". The Philadelphia Pediatric Society also actively opposed anti-vivisection legislation and helped to create a Division of Child Hygiene in the State of Pennsylvania. It is currently [1992] an active organization.

From the description of Charter, 1911 Nov. 17. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122364974

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creatorOf Philadelphia Pediatric Society. Records, 1896-1956. College of Physicians of Philadelphia
creatorOf Philadelphia Pediatric Society. Charter, 1911 Nov. 17. College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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associatedWith Bacon, Emily P. 1891-1972. person
associatedWith Carpenter, Howard Childs, 1878-1955. person
associatedWith Cassidy, Paul B. 1875-1943. person
associatedWith Donnelly, John D. 1890-1952. person
associatedWith Gittings, J. Claxton 1874-1950. person
associatedWith Goldberg, Samuel, 1889-1954. person
associatedWith Griffith, J. P. Crozer 1856-1941. person
associatedWith Hamill, Samuel McClintock, 1864-1948. person
associatedWith Little, Sherman. person
associatedWith McGuinness, Aims C. person
associatedWith Mitchell, A. Graeme 1889-1941. person
associatedWith Owen, Hubley R. 1883-1955. person
associatedWith Perlman, Henry H. person
associatedWith Philadelphia Pediatric Society. Milk Commission. corporateBody
associatedWith Scott, John P. 1893-1982. person
associatedWith Solis-Cohen, Myer, 1877-1960. person
associatedWith Tyson, Ralph M. 1888-1962. person
associatedWith Wolman, Irving J. 1905-1978. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Subject
Children
Communicable diseases in children
Milk hygiene
Pediatrics
Occupation
Activity
Pediatricians

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Active 1896

Active 1956

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