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Strahan, John

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1852 - 1896

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Strahan essay of the William F. Jenks Prize Committee

 Collection
Identifier: CPP 10/003-02
Overview The William F. Jenks Memorial Trust was established in 1885 by Helen F. Jenks to honor the memory of her husband. The trust placed $5000 under the care of three trustees who would see that the income from the trust generated a cash prize to be awarded every three years in an essay competition sponsored by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The essays were to concern some aspect of obstetrics, gynecology, or the diseases of children. Each prize essay was distinguished by a motto and the...
Dates: 1889