Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine records 1968-2005

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Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine records, 1968-2005

Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine records 1968-2005

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The Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine was established in 1976 to promote to the scholarly community the rich historical resources of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's historical library and the Mütter Museum. The Institute sponsors conferences, occasional seminars, and short-term travel grants to researchers who require the resources of the museum and library. This collection documents the operation and programs of the Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine from 1968 to 2005, providing an in-depth view into the study of the history of medicine for more than three decades. The collection includes founding documents and records of the early history of the Institute, administrative records, budget and funding records, information regarding the Wood Fellowships and the Scholars-in Residence programs, information regarding events held by the Institute and information regarding , the publication of the Francis Clark Wood Institute. Researchers interested in the history of medicine or specific historical aspects of medicine will find this collection to be of great value. Transactions and Studies

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