College Regulations Adopted January 4th, 1854

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College Regulations Adopted January 4 th, 1854

Overview

The item is a set of regulations adopted by the faculty of a mid‑19th‑century medical college on 4 January 1854. It is presented as a series of 18 photographic reproductions (both JPEG and TIFF) of the original pages, accompanied by a text file that aggregates the content. The document is in English and is catalogued under the “CollegeRegulations1854” directory of the Drexel Production collection.

Background

The regulations were promulgated by the college’s governing body—the Faculty—comprising a Dean and a Treasurer elected by ballot. The Faculty, acting on the “pleasure of the Faculty,” established the administrative framework for the institution, which was engaged in medical education. The regulations were later referenced in the Pinax file, indicating their use as a primary source for the college’s governance and financial practices.

Contents

The text is organized into 17 articles. Key provisions include:
  • Article 1–3: Appointment and duties of the Dean and Treasurer, including financial oversight and record‑keeping.
  • Articles 4–7: Meeting procedures, quorum, and restrictions on the Treasurer’s borrowing power.
  • Articles 8–11: Detailed fee schedule (matriculation $5, professor $10, demonstrator $5, graduation $20, beneficiary $20 per session) and rules on fee payment, exemptions after two courses in a branch, and demonstrator fees per course.
  • Articles 12–13: Degree of M.D. requirements—three years of study, two lecture courses (one at the college), thesis submission, and examination by each professor.
  • Articles 14–17: Voting rules (50 white votes for election), commencement attendance, beneficiary committee, fee disposition, and the appointment of the Demonstrator of Anatomy.

Scope

The regulations cover the period from their adoption in 1854 through fee charges recorded in October 1856. They address institutional governance, financial management, academic requirements for the M.D. degree, and the administration of financial aid. The document is a primary source for scholars of 19th‑century medical education, institutional governance, and the history of fee structures in American colleges.

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