The College of Physicians of Philadelphia: “Not for Oneself, But for All”
Posted by Thomas Horrocks on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on The College of Physicians of Philadelphia: “Not for Oneself, But for All” The celebration commenced with the arrival of out-of-town guests on Sunday evening, January 2, 1887. For the next two days, the fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, led by their president, S. Weir Mitchell, celebrated the centennial anniversary of their beloved institution. Although the weather was bitterly cold, the gala receptions, lavish dinners, congratulatory addresses...read more