Faculty Meetings of 1858
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Faculty Meetings of 1858
Overview
The collection consists of a text file and a series of scanned images (JPEG and TIFF) that document the minutes of faculty meetings held in 1858 and early 1859. The records were compiled by E. Furseil, Dean, and are dated June 20, September 15, December 27 1858, and February 3 1859. The meetings took place at the Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and were recorded in English. The materials are part of a broader series titled “Faculty Meetings 1858,” housed in the Drexel Production repository.Background
These minutes capture the administrative and academic deliberations of a medical faculty during the late‑nineteenth‑century. The institution, identified in the metadata as “drexel‑production,” reflects the early organizational structure of what would become Drexel University. The meetings were convened to discuss degree conferrals, lecture appointments, and session scheduling for the medical school’s curriculum. Key figures include Dean E. Furseil, Dean Cleveland, Dr. Birdsell, Dr. Furrell (President), Dr. Gormings, and faculty members such as Mary M. Bailey.Contents
The documents contain verbatim minutes of each meeting, including decisions on:- The public commencement on February 27 1858 at the Musical Fund Hall.
- Appointment of Cleveland to deliver the General Introductory lecture at the opening of the next session.
- Postponement of the session opening to October 16 1858.
- Appointment of Dr. Birdsell to deliver the valedictory address and the formation of an essay committee.
- Appointment of Dr. Gormings as lecturer on surgery.
- Closure of the session on March 15 1859.
- Admission of Mary M. Bailey to an examination for the M.D. degree.
- Extension of the application period for graduation.
Scope
The collection covers faculty meetings held between June 1858 and February 1859 at the Musical Fund Hall, focusing on medical education, academic degree administration, and faculty appointments. It does not include meetings from other years, other institutions, or non‑faculty events. The materials are valuable for researchers studying the history of medical education, institutional governance, and the development of early American medical schools.Entities
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OCR Text
honor of being worthy of the degree of M.D., & this Dean was accordingly directed that the President & Corporators be requested to confer the degree upon them at a public commencement to be held at the Musical Fund Hall on Saturday, Feb. 27th. Adjourned E. Furseil Dean June 20th, 1858 Present, by general understanding or proxy all the members of the faculty. Mr. Cleveland Dean by acclamation appointed to deliver the General Introductory lecture at the opening of the next session. E. Furseil Dean Sept. 15th, 1858 Present, in person or by proxy all the faculty. It was agreed to postpone the opening of the session until Saturday the 16th of October, and to proceed with the lectures in regular order on the following Monday omitting formal introductions. E. Furseil Dean
OCR Text
Dec. 27th, 1858 Present: Preston, Cleveland, Sample & Furrell On motion, Dr. Birdsell was appointed to deliver the next valedictory address to the graduating class. Dr. Furrell, Preston & Cleveland were appointed a committee to prepare an essay for the next annual announcement. P.S. Notice was given of the appointment of Dr. Gormings as lecturer on surgery for the present session. G. Furrell Thursday Feb. 3rd, 1859 Present: Preston, Birdsell, Cleveland, Sample & Furrell On motion it was agreed that the present session come to a close on Saturday the fifteenth of March. On motion it was resolved that Mary M. Bailey be admitted to an examination for the degree of M.D., on the ground of many years of study & practice. On motion the usual time for application from candidates for graduation was extended ten days for the present session. Prof. Birdsell's address was read & approved of. Adjourned G. Furrell, Pres.
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