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College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Committee on the Directory for Nurses

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Records of the Committee on the Directory for Nurses

 Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/001-01
Scope and Contents This collection of records of the Committee on the Directory for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, spanning 1881 to 1936, consists of correspondence, annual reports, financial records, committee reports and recommendations, and miscellaneous material. The correspondence traces the establishment of the directory and documents several controversies, including the 1882 case of S. H. Pine (a janitor living in the College who refused to vacate his quarters without financial...
Dates: 1881 - 1936

Records of the Committee on the Directory for Nurses II

 Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/001-02
Overview The Directory for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia was founded on 14 May 1882. This referral service allowed doctors and patients to employ qualified nurses in a quick and efficient manner. Over the years, the directories of other hospitals and agencies created competition for the Directory for Nurses of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In addition, the earnings of the directory jeopardized the non-profit, tax-exempt status of the College. After consulting with the...
Dates: 1881-1936