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Collection Summary
- Title
- John B. Deaver Surgical Society Membership Book
- Date Span
- 1897-1926
- Call Number
- Mss.arc
- Creator
- John B. Deaver Surgical Society
- Collection Size
- .2 linear feet; , 1 volume
Historical Note
The John B. Deaver Surgical Society was a society for students at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine.
Collection Description
Scope and Content
A register for the members of the John B. Deaver Surgical Society. Elements include: name, class of, place of birth, previous education, degrees, date of matriculation, date of entrance into the society, hospital appointments, personal address, and remarks. There are 175 entries, many of them partially filled out.
Additional Material
Additional records from the John B. Deaver Surgical Society can be found in the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's Historical Collections.
Administrative Info
Collection processed and described by Rebecca PouRequests for permission to quote from or publish any materials should be directed to the reference librarian or curator in writing.
Preferred Citation
John B. Deaver Surgical Society Membership Book. The Drs. Barry and Bobbi Coller Rare Book Reading Room, New York Academy of Medicine Library.
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Index Terms
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