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Minute Book of the Faculty of the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania

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Minute Book of the Faculty of the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania

Overview

This bound minute book records the deliberations and resolutions of the faculty of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania from its founding in 1850 through 1864. The volume contains 213 pages (18.5 × 23.2 cm) and is written in English. The title page lists the founding faculty—N. R. Mosely, M.D.; Goadby, M.D.; J. S. Longshore, M.D.; C. W. Gleason, M.D.; M. W. Dickson, M.D.; A. D. Challoner, M.D.; and S. F. X. McCloskey, M.D., A.M., L.L.D.—and is dated 1850. The book is held in the Drexel College of Medicine Legacy Center Archives (229 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA) and is part of the host collection ACC‑092.

Background

The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850, was the first institution worldwide organized to train women in medicine. The faculty minutes provide insight into the college’s early governance, curriculum development, and regulatory decisions. The minutes were compiled by the faculty members listed above and reflect the college’s efforts to establish professional standards for women physicians during a period of significant social change.

Contents

The book documents ordinary and special faculty meetings, including:
  • Adoption of by‑laws and regulations (e.g., January 4, 1854; March 23, 1860 revisions).
  • Curriculum changes and academic policies.
  • Resolutions concerning faculty appointments, student admissions, and disciplinary matters.
  • Records of committee reports and administrative correspondence.
Each page is numbered, and the volume includes inserts and marginal notes. The title page and subsequent pages are preserved as high‑resolution TIFF and JPEG images, with OCR text available for searchability.

Scope

The minute book covers the period from June 25, 1850 (first faculty meeting) to October 8, 1864 (final recorded meeting). It focuses on the internal governance of the college, excluding external events such as broader medical developments or student life outside faculty deliberations. The material is available for research under the archive’s use and reproduction policy, which requires written permission for any use beyond fair‑use limits.

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Minute Book of the Faculty of the "Female Medical College of Pennsylvania" Philadelphia N. R. Mosely, M.D. Goadby, M.D. J. S. Longshore, M.D. C. W. Gleason, M.D. M. W. Dickson, M.D. A. D. Challoner, M.D. Sas. F. X. McCloskey, M.D., A.M., L.L.D. Dean of the Faculty 1850

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