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Female Medical College of Pennsylvania Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1863

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Description

Female Medical College of Pennsylvania Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1863

Overview

This collection comprises scanned images and OCR text of two faculty meeting minutes from the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, held on May 30 and October 3, 1863. The documents record attendance, resolutions, appointments, and the scheduling of lectures for the forthcoming academic session. They are part of the Drexel Legacy Collections and are housed at the Drexel College of Medicine Legacy Center Archives.

Background

The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850, was the world’s first institution organized for the medical education of women. The 1863 faculty meetings took place at the college’s campus on Arch Street, Philadelphia. The minutes were originally handwritten and later digitized for preservation and scholarly access.

Contents

The collection contains two high‑resolution TIFF and JPEG scans, each accompanied by OCR‑derived text.
  • May 30, 1863: The minutes note a resolution to omit the general introductory lecture for the upcoming session, the appointment of Dr. Edwin Fussell to deliver the lecture, and the appointment of Dr. Ann Preston as salutatorian. The secretary was Emeline H. Cleveland. Present faculty included Prof. Fussell, Sampf, Preston, Scarlett, and Cleveland.
  • October 3, 1863: The minutes record the approval of the lecture schedule, including the introductory lecture by Dr. Fussell on November 1, 1863, at 4 p.m. Faculty present were Prof. Fussell, Yates, Sampf, and Cleveland. The secretary remained Emeline H. Cleveland.

Scope

The collection covers the 1863 academic year, specifically the two faculty meetings on May 30 and October 3. It is geographically bound to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and focuses on curriculum planning, faculty appointments, and administrative decisions within the college. The materials are in English and are subject to copyright restrictions that require permission for reproduction beyond fair use.

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Metadata

Title
Female Medical College of Pennsylvania Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1863
Type
Collection
Creator
Female Medical College of PennsylvaniaEdwin FussellAnn PrestonEmeline H. ClevelandSamuel YatesJohn SampfMary Scarlett
Institution
Drexel Legacy Collections
Created
1863
Language
en
Subjects
minutes, faculty meetings, medical education, curriculum planning, Women in medicine, Women physicians, Medical colleges--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Rights
Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Additionally, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by privacy and publicity rights, licensing or trademarks. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Place
Philadelphia (Pa.), 229 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source
PINAX

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OCR Text

May 30, 1863 A special meeting of the faculty was held at the College, present: Prof. Fussell, Sampf, Preston, Scarlett & Cleveland. The minutes of the last meeting were read & adopted. Dr. Preston offered the resolution that the general Introductory Lecture be omitted for the ensuing session. The motion was not approved. On motion of Dr. Cleveland, Dr. Fussell was appointed to deliver the lecture specified. On motion of Dr. Sampf, Dr. Preston was appointed salutatorian. On motion adjourned. E.W. Cleveland, Sec. Oct. 3, 1863 A meeting of the Faculty was held at the Colle present: Prof. Fussell, Yates, Sampf, here & Cleveland. Minutes of last meeting read & approved. A schedule for the lectures of the coming session was arranged as also for the In- troductory lectures. The general introductory to be given by Dr. Fussell at 4 P.M. on Novm. 1st inst. On motion adjourned. E.W. Cleveland, Sec.

a092_001_161.tifTIFF
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