Essex Southern District Medical Society Records, 1796-1970; bulk=1805-1905.

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Essex Southern District Medical Society Records, 1796-1970; bulk=1805-1905.

Organization affiliated with the Massachusetts Medical Society.The collection contains minutes of meetings, correspondence, membership lists, library records, and financial records. The bulk of the collection ranges from 1805-1905.

2 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7793759

Peabody Essex Museum

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Essex Southern district medical society (Essex County, Mass.)

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Massachusetts medical society

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The Massachusetts Medical Society was founded in 1781. Early members of the society published its transactions and papers presented at meetings; in 1812 they began publishing New England Journal of Medicine and Surgery. In the early 19th century Harvard College and the society agreed that both organizations could examine candidates and award a degree or a certificate of approval, as appropriate. Committees of the society have been active in improving the quality of health care in Massachusetts. ...