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Library exhibition labels, circa 1960s - 1997 (inclusive) 1973-1975 (bulk)

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2.2 linear feet (4 document boxes, 1 half-document box, and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:
Established in 1788, the Library of the College of Physicians served as Philadelphia's central medical library for over 150 years, serving medical schools, hospitals, physicians and other health professionals. Today, it is an independent research library devoted to the history of medicine and serves hundreds of scholars, health professionals, students and popular writers each year. This collection, Library exhibtion labels, dates from the 1960s through 1997, although the bulk of the material is from 1973 through 1975. It contains labels, and a few typescript booklets, for exhibits curated by Library staff. All folder titles came from the envelopes in which the labels were originally stored.

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Reports of the Honorary Librarian and Library Committee, 1836-1951

Extent:
2.2 linear feet (5 document boxes and 1 half document box)
Abstract:
Established in 1788, the Library of the College of Physicians served as Philadelphia's central medical library for over 150 years, serving medical schools, hospitals, physicians and other health professionals. Today, it is an independent research library devoted to the history of medicine and serves hundreds of scholars, health professionals, students and popular writers each year. The Reports of the Honorary Librarian and Library Committee span the years 1836 through February 1951. This collection contains annual and monthly reports prepared by the Honorary Librarian, 1864 through February 1951. Also included in the collection are annual reports by the Library Committee, 1836 through 1939. Previously catalogued as 10c 21.

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By-laws and Records of Books Borrowed, 1855-1894 (inclusive)

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5 items (4 volumes and 1 folder)
Abstract:
Established in 1788, the Library of the College of Physicians served as Philadelphia's central medical library for over 150 years, serving medical schools, hospitals, physicians and other health professionals. Today, it is an independent research library devoted to the history of medicine and serves hundreds of scholars, health professionals, students and popular writers each year. The Records of book borrowed collection dates from 1792 to 1894, and holds by-laws for the Library from 1792, along with logs of books circulated in the Library for those years. Information found in each volume includes the date checked out, the accession[?] number of the book, its title, the borrower's name, any fines incurred, the date returned, and whether it was renewed. Most of the borrowers were College Fellows. Previously catalogued as 10c 23.

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Records of the Office of the Librarian IV, 1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear feet (1 half-document box)
Abstract:
The Office of the Librarian of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was established in 1854. In 1997, governance voted to officially make the Library an historical library. The Director of the Library was in charge of the historical collections, with Public Services in charge of modem reference. In July 2001 the Director's position became that of College Librarian, with the added title of Director of the Francis C. Wood Institute for the History of Medicine. While the Library continued to acquire and save consumer health material and some other current material, the College Librarian's principle duty was the preservation, promotion, and enhancement of the historical collection. This small collection of material documents the operation of the Library from 1883 to 1901. Not all years are represented. It includes correspondence received by the Librarian, Charles Perry Fisher, in 1883; a record of books circulated from 1887 to 1909; and cash book listing donors and the donation...(see more)

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