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Richard C. Dale certificate

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3/020

Scope and Contents

Certificate signed by William Shippen, president. Includes society seal.

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The American Medical Society was founded by students in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1770 to hear lectures, stimulate discussion, and promote personal contact. It met on a weekly basis from October to February; members included established physicians as well as medical students. The American Medical Society was discontinued in Nov. 1792.

Extent

1 oversize item

Language of Materials

English

Title
Richard C. Dale certificate
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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