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
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A bound, 213‑page book (18.5 × 23.2 cm) containing the minutes of faculty meetings held between 25 June 1850 and 31 October 1864. The volume is written in English and is part of the mixed‑material collection in the Drexel College of Medicine Legacy Center Archives (accession ACC‑092). It is available in scanned image format (JPEG/TIFF) and is subject to copyright and privacy restrictions.Background
The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850, was the world’s first institution regularly organized to educate women in the medical profession. The minute book records deliberations of the faculty, the governing body of the college. It was produced by the college’s faculty and later archived by the Drexel College of Medicine. The book is a primary source for the early history of women’s medical education in the United States.Contents
The book documents stated and special faculty meetings, including the appointment of committees (e.g., investigation of Dr. R. Burr, drafting of by‑laws, building alterations), the adoption of resolutions, and the recording of faculty resignations and appointments. Key subjects covered are faculty governance, curriculum changes, building and financial matters, and policies regarding the admission of male students to lectures. The pages contain detailed minutes, motions, votes, and notes on committee reports. The volume also includes administrative actions such as the procurement of a monitor, the issuance of matriculation tickets, and the publication of college announcements.Scope
The minute book covers the period from 25 June 1850 to 31 October 1864, focusing on faculty deliberations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (229 Arch Street, the college’s original location). It includes all recorded meetings, resolutions, and committee reports but excludes personal correspondence, student records, or external institutional documents. The material is relevant to scholars of women’s history, medical education, and institutional governance.Entities
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Philadelphia June 25th, 1850 A stated meeting of the faculty held June 25th, 1850, the minutes of the previous meeting having been read were adopted. On motion of Dr. Burr it was resolved that a committee of three members of the faculty be appointed to investigate all reports (if any there be) relative to the character and standing of Dr. Burr as a member of the Medical profession, which may affect his position as a professor in the Female Medical College of Penna. Drs. McCloskey, Mosely and Challoner were appointed the said committee. On motion of Dr. Challoner it was resolved that a committee of three be appointed to draft a copy of By-Laws for the government of the Faculty. Drs. Mosely, Challoner & Longshore were appointed on this Committee. On motion adjourned to meet on Tuesday 8 P.M July 2nd at the Philad. College of Medicine. Philad. Tuesday July 2nd, 1850 A meeting of the faculty was held at the Philad. College of Medicine when the minutes of the previous meeting were read & adopted. The committee on By Laws reported & were discharged their report having been accepted. Committee of investigation reported, the report was accepted & the committee discharged. Dr. R. Burr tendered his resignation & requested the same to be forwarded to the
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board of Trustees. On motion it was resolved that the Dean communicate to the board of trustees the resignation of Dr. R. Burr & request them to fill the vacancy. On motion it was resolved that the announcement of the college be published (to the number of 5000 copies) as soon as the faculty was completed. Adjourned, Dr. Dickinson having been nominated for the chair of Materia Medica the Trustees were pleased to elect that gentleman to the vacancy. Philadelphia Augt 27th 1855 A meeting of the Faculty of the Female Medical College of Penna was held at the Exchange, at 7 1/2 o'clock. Prof. Longshore was appointed chairman, in the absence of the Dean Prof. McHoskey. Prof. Chaloner moved that a committee be appointed to confer with the Trustees in regard to the necessary alterations in the College building. Resolved that the plan submitted for the first story be referred to Professors Gleason & Moseley. Resolved that the putting up of the support room be referred to Prof. Dickinson, Chaloner and Longshore in connection with the board of Trustees—accepted. Resolved that as William S. Butler Esq. the president of this college has become security for the rent of the college building, he is hereby
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authorised to receive the matriculating fees of the students, at the commencement of each session during the continuance of the present lease, to be appropriated in part payment of the rent. Resolved That if the matriculating fees are inadequate to pay the rent ($350) of the College, the Professors pledge themselves to pay the balance out of the first funds which they receive from the students for the respective lectures. In motion adjourned. Philad. Sept 13th, 1850. A meeting of the Faculty of the Female Medical College of Penna. held at No. 229 Arch St. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and adopted. The Dean reported that he had made arrangements with Mr. H. Birnbaum as monitor of the College at the rate of $200 per annum with the privilege of certain rooms. On motion of Dr. Gleason the report was received. It was moved the report be laid on the table—after some discussion further action was postponed until next meeting. On motion it was resolved that any member of the faculty invite males to attend his lectures with permission of the class and that strangers thus invited take their seats with the professor. The following was
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arranged as the order of lectures. Prof Moseley from 9 to 10 am. " Mobloksy " 10 - 11 " " Gleason " 11 - 12 " " Dickeson " 12 - 1 " " Longshore " 3 - 4 PM " Chaloner " 4 - 5 " On motion it was resolved that the Dean be instructed to procure 250 Tickets of Matriculation, at the expense of the Faculty. On motion adjourned to meet on Tuesday Sept 17th at 11 AM No 229 Arch St Philadelphia Tuesday Sept 17th 1850 A meeting of the Faculty was held at No 229 Arch St. The minutes were read and adopted. The Dean reported that he had secured the services of Henry Birnbaum and wife for the situation of Sanitor for the ensuing year at $200. It was resolved that the Dean be instructed not to secure the services of any person or persons at an expense greater than $200 for the situation of Sanitor. On motion resolved that the house No 229 Arch St be taken by the Dean for the caption of the first & second story front rooms the rooms in the house No 229 Arch St be
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