Drexel University Historical Collections

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Description

Resignation of Dr. Edwin Russell from the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania

Overview

The item is a scanned resolution issued by the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (FMCP) on January 1, 1800. It is preserved in the PINAX digital repository as a high‑resolution TIFF image (a092001204.tif) and a JPEG image (a092001204.jpg) that includes OCR‑generated text. The document is written in English and is catalogued under the FMCP’s archival holdings.

Background

The FMCP was an early‑century institution dedicated to women’s medical education in Pennsylvania. Dr. Edwin Russell, a faculty member during the college’s formative years, submitted a resignation letter that prompted the college’s formal response. Resignations were uncommon at the time, and the resolution reflects the seriousness with which faculty departures were treated. The document was recorded in the college’s official minutes and subsequently digitised for preservation.

Contents

The resolution contains three numbered paragraphs:
  • Acknowledgement – The college notes receipt of Dr. Russell’s resignation letter and expresses regret at his departure.
  • Sympathy and Context – The document states sympathy for the circumstances cited by Dr. Russell and acknowledges differing interpretations by the college.
  • Request for Reconsideration – The resolution formally urges Dr. Russell to reconsider his resignation for the benefit of both himself and the institution.

    • The OCR text in the JPEG file reproduces the full resolution, while the TIFF file provides a higher‑resolution, color‑accurate scan suitable for scholarly examination.

    Scope

    The item documents a single event—the resignation of Dr. Edwin Russell—on a specific date (January 1, 1800). It is geographically limited to Pennsylvania and pertains to medical education, faculty governance, and institutional policy. The record does not include the resignation letter itself or any subsequent actions taken by the college; it is an isolated procedural response to a faculty departure. Rights status is unknown.

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    Metadata

    Title
    Drexel University Historical Collections
    Type
    Collection
    Creator
    Drexel University
    Institution
    drexel-prod
    Created
    1970
    Language
    en
    Subjects
    Medical education, Faculty meetings, College administration, Women's medical college, Academic appointments, Financial reports, Educational institutions, Faculty duties, Resignation, Lectures, Commencement
    Rights
    Unknown
    Place
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, College location (unspecified)
    Source
    PINAX

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