Metropolitan Medical Society Records, 1892-1968

Historical Note

Historical Statement

The Metropolitan Medical Society was founded in 1861 with the goal of advancing medical science and facilitating social relationships among members through presentations, discussions, and an exchange of ideas. Meetings were hosted 9 months out of the year at the residences of members.

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The majority of the collection is comprised of minutes from the monthly meetings (1892-1963), and also includes several programs, letters, treasurer's reports, and other assorted documents.

Arrangement of Collection

The meeting minutes are in chronological order within several folders and notebooks. Loose documents have been divided by document type with the original chronological order preserved.

Administrative Info

Requests for permission to quote from or publish any materials should be directed to the reference librarian or curator in writing.

Preferred Citation

Metropolitan Medical Society Records. The Drs. Barry and Bobbi Coller Rare Book Reading Room, New York Academy of Medicine Library.

Provenance

Donated by the Metropolitan Medical Society.

Collection Contents

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