Correspondence of the Section on Basic Science of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Collection
Identifier: CPP 12/004-02
Scope and Contents
This collection of correspondence of Dwight B. McNair Scott,
Program Chairman of the Section on Basic Sciences of the
College of Physicians of Philadelphia, spanning 1976 to
1984, pertains to the formation of the section in 1977 and
the organization of seminars and lectures held in 1977 and
1978, during Scott's tenure as program chairman. Also
included is some material from 1979 and 1980, when she was
chairman of the section. Included in the correspondence
files are programs, annual reports, and miscellaneous
material.
The early correspondence in this collection pertains to the formation of the Section on Basic Sciences; included are lists of Fellows who were asked to participate in the section, as well as a final list of sponsors. Correspondents include John P, Hubbard, President of the College of Physicians, and Earle H. Spaulding, Chairman of the Section on Basic Sciences from 1977 to 1979. As Program Chairman, Scott also corresponded with lecturers and with potential sponsors of the section.
In addition to correspondence, the collection contains drafts of programs and the section's Annual Reports from 1979 and 1980. Also present is material relating to the section's November 1980 seminar on "The Kidney: Basic Science and Clinical Practice". Included is Robert Narins' lecture outline and Michael Weiner's curriculum vitae; Narins and Weiner were lecturers at this seminar. Also present is a short summary of the discoveries of insulin, penicillin, and DNA; this summary, dating from around 1984, might pertain to a later seminar or lecture.
The early correspondence in this collection pertains to the formation of the Section on Basic Sciences; included are lists of Fellows who were asked to participate in the section, as well as a final list of sponsors. Correspondents include John P, Hubbard, President of the College of Physicians, and Earle H. Spaulding, Chairman of the Section on Basic Sciences from 1977 to 1979. As Program Chairman, Scott also corresponded with lecturers and with potential sponsors of the section.
In addition to correspondence, the collection contains drafts of programs and the section's Annual Reports from 1979 and 1980. Also present is material relating to the section's November 1980 seminar on "The Kidney: Basic Science and Clinical Practice". Included is Robert Narins' lecture outline and Michael Weiner's curriculum vitae; Narins and Weiner were lecturers at this seminar. Also present is a short summary of the discoveries of insulin, penicillin, and DNA; this summary, dating from around 1984, might pertain to a later seminar or lecture.
Dates
- 1976-`980; 1984
Creator
Biographical / Historical
The Section on Basic Sciences of the College of Physicians
of Philadelphia was established in 1977. The section, which
was organized through the efforts of Dwight B. McNair Scott
and H. Phelps Potter, held its first meeting on 22 March
1977. The purpose of the section was to hold lectures and
seminars that would inform physicians about the latest
developments in the basic sciences. The physicians who
participated in these programs were frequently eligible for
continuing education credits.
The first chairman of the Section on Basic Sciences was Earle H. Spaulding, who served from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, Dwight B. McNair Scott became chairman and served until 1980, when Kenneth R. Cundy assumed the position. Cundy was chairman until the section was dissolved due to low membership in 1985.
In 1990, former chairman Earle H. Spaulding, with the approval of former section members, closed the section's bank account and used the remaining funds to endow a journal in memory of George I. Blumstein through the S. Weir Mitchell Associates program.
The first chairman of the Section on Basic Sciences was Earle H. Spaulding, who served from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, Dwight B. McNair Scott became chairman and served until 1980, when Kenneth R. Cundy assumed the position. Cundy was chairman until the section was dissolved due to low membership in 1985.
In 1990, former chairman Earle H. Spaulding, with the approval of former section members, closed the section's bank account and used the remaining funds to endow a journal in memory of George I. Blumstein through the S. Weir Mitchell Associates program.
Extent
.2 Linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The correspondence of the program chairman of the Section
on Basic Sciences was donated to the Historical Collections
of the Library of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
by Dwight B. McNair Scott on 2 December 1988.
The collection was processed and catalogued in 1992.
The collection was processed and catalogued in 1992.
Creator
- Title
- Correspondence of the Section on Basic Science of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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- Undetermined
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Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
