William Gerry Morgan typescript on the history of the University of Pennsylvania

Collection

Identifier: MSS 2/132

Scope and Contents

Address for University of Pennsylvania’s Celebration of Medical Progress, 10-11 Oct. 1930, but never delivered. Morgan highlights university’s outstanding events, individuals, such as Benjamin Franklin, John Morgan, and Benjamin Rush, and contributions to medicine.

Dates

circa 1930

Creator

Morgan, William Gerry (Person)

Biographical / Historical

William Gerry Morgan, gastroenterologist, was born in Newport, N.H., on 2 May 1868. He received an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1893. Morgan died in Washington, D.C., on 7 July 1949. After graduation, Morgan practiced in Southport, Conn., then moved to Washington in 1899. He became professor of gastroenterology at Georgetown University's School of Medicine and was also dean there (1931-1935). Morgan also held posts as consulting physician to the Garfield Memorial, Gallinger, and Georgetown University hospitals.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Morgan, William Gerry (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: William Gerry Morgan typescript on the history of the University of Pennsylvania
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