Boylston Medical Society of Harvard University

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The Boylston Medical Society of Harvard University was founded on January 6, 1811 and incorporated on June 13, 1823. The Society was named in honor of Nicholas Ward Boylston, who established a prize for the best medical dissertation offered by a member of the Society, known as the Boylston Medical Prize. The Society was established to disseminate medical knowledge among its members, who were elected from students in the Harvard Medical School. Members met frequently to discuss papers read by members.

From the description of General information by and about the Boylston Medical Society, 1898-1965 (inclusive) (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 373537228
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referencedIn Harvard Medical School Archives overview record, ca. 1812- Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
creatorOf Boylston Medical Society. General information by and about the Boylston Medical Society, 1898-1965 (inclusive) Harvard University Archives.
referencedIn Harvard Medical School Clubs and Associations Photographs, 1855-1977. Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine
referencedIn Harvard Medical School Clubs and Associations Photographs, ca. 1855-1977. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
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