Records, 1854 and 1855.

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Records, 1854 and 1855.

Collection, preserved by committee chairman Anthony E. Stocker, includes resolutions of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 7 Sept. 1854, to amend its charter and hold annual elections in January and form of amendment drafted by attorney James W. Paul, 25 Jan. 1855, applying to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas for amendment of the charter.

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College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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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'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. According to the History of Science Society, “the Wood Institute is the historical programming arm of the College of Phys...

Stocker, Anthony Eugene, 1819-1897

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College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Committee on an Amendment to the Charter.

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A committee, composed of John Barclay Biddle, W. S. W. Ruschenberger, and Anthony E. Stocker, chairman, was appointed 4 July 1854 to consider the expediency of altering the charter of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia to allow annual elections in January rather than July. On 6 Sept. 1854, the committee reported favorably on the motion, due to absence of Fellows during the summer months, recommended the first Wednesday in January for elections, and asked College attorney James W. Paul to ...

Paul, James W. (James William), 1816-1897

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