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Marion Spencer Fay Papers, 1946-1975 (bulk) 1925-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.9 linear feet
Abstract:
Marion Spencer Fay (1898-1990) served as dean and president of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania from 1943 to 1963 and promoted the recruitment of, education for, and recognition of women physicians. This collection includes the texts of many of Dr. Fay's speeches as well as a selection of professional and administrative papers from her time as dean and president of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Anny Elston papers, 1944-1972 (bulk) 1918-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Anny Elston (1895-1975), a German born and trained pediatrician, immigrated to the United States in 1941 due to the "Racial Laws" in Nazi Germany. After obtaining her New York State Medical License in 1942, she began practicing medicine in New York City until retiring in 1972. The Anny Elston papers include information regarding Dr. Elston's medical credentials and continuing education, her medical practice in New York City, and patient records.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Dr. Sophie Trent papers, 1924-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Doctor Sophie Trent (b. 1917) was an internist who practiced medicine from 1943 to 1987. She practiced in Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. During her Caribbean years, Trent worked with patients who were afflicted with elephantiasis, liver fluke disease and other tropical parasites. This collection, which dates from 1924 to 1989, houses records related to Trent's medical education and her research on tropical diseases from the 1940s to 1960s. There are also several examples of short medical texts, published volumes of Trent's poetry, and microscope slides of biological specimens related to Trent's work.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia records, 1868-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
29.0 linear feet (39 document boxes, 10 record cartons, 5 flat boxes)
Abstract:
The Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia was founded in 1868 by Dr. Albert Holmes Smith and nine area doctors. The organization was created for those in the medical profession who were interested in the "diseases and problems particular to women." This collection contains the business records of the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia from 1868-2015. These files contain administrative records relating to meetings, financial records, newsletters published by the Obstetrical Society, continuing medical education efforts, patient records from an Obstetrical Society committee’s study of pelvic cancer, and recordings of meetings and events

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Marion Spencer Fay Papers, 1946-1975 (bulk) 1925-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.9 linear feet
Abstract:
Marion Spencer Fay (1898-1990) served as dean and president of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania from 1943 to 1963 and promoted the recruitment of, education for, and recognition of women physicians. This collection includes the texts of many of Dr. Fay's speeches as well as a selection of professional and administrative papers from her time as dean and president of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Club of Medical Women records, 1985-2005 (bulk) 1967-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.66 linear feet (4 document boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains the administrative records of the Philadelphia Club of Medical Women. The records date from 1926-2016. The collection contains meeting minutes, membership lists and applications, financial records, correspondence, and program planning information.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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Woman's/Medical College of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Records, 1904 - 1980 (inclusive) 1960-1980 (bulk)

Extent:
5 linear feet
Abstract:
Dr. Ann Preston, a graduate of the first class of the Female Medical College of PA, initiated a course of lectures at Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia on nursing the sick in the 1860s. On February 1, 1908, an official School of Nursing began and hosted students until the school closed in 1980. As an artificial collection, the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Records contains materials related to administration, recruitment, public events, and general education.

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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