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

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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)

Extent:
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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Letters from Fellows requesting Library privileges for non-Fellows, 1870-1951; 1975; undated (inclusive) 1910-1940 (bulk)

Extent:
.4 linear feet (1 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 Letters from Fellows requesting Library privileges for non-Fellows collection spans the years 1870 to 1974, although many years are not represented, and the bulk of the correspondence dates from 1910 to 1940. Included in this collection are letters of recommendation and signed business cards written by College Fellows to introduce non-Fellows to the College Library, and ask permission for the non-Fellows to use the Library. Previously catalogued as 10c 49.

Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]