1813 U.S. Stampless Cover: Medical College Lottery Broadside This broadside, dated July 12, 1813, is a U.S. stampless cover postmarked with a Baltimore, Maryland circular date cancel and a "FREE" rate marking. It contains a printed list for the 57th day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. The broadside shows some wear and toning.
Invitation and Program for the Commencement of the Medical School of the University of the City of New York, February 16, 1875 This archival item consists of an invitation and program for the commencement exercises of the Medical School of the University of the City of New York, held on February 16, 1875, at Steinway Hall in New York, New York. The invitation is a separate pass measuring 3-1/4" x 5-1/2". The one-page program lists S. Kohn and E. De Lyon as ushers.
Letter from the Society of the Alumni of the Medical Department, University of Pennsylvania, Soliciting Endowment Funds for the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, May 15, 1873 A letter dated May 15, 1873, from the Society of the Alumni of the Medical Department, University of Pennsylvania, appealing for endowment funds for the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The letter includes a list of the Society's officers. Isaac Hays is listed as one of four vice presidents.
Lottery Ticket for the New York State Medical Science Lottery, 1812 Ticket #17-656 for the 1812 New York State Medical Science Lottery. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus on the verso, which also contains a table of payments.
Pamphlet of the Medical Graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, 1768-1835 A 92-page pamphlet listing the graduation dates and theses of medical graduates from the University of Pennsylvania between 1768 and 1835. At least twelve known Jewish graduates are referenced within. Published circa 1836.
Printed Circular: Regarding Medical Licensing Examinations in the United States, October 22, 1831 A printed circular issued on October 22, 1831, by a committee of five physicians from the New York Medical Society. The circular details proposals for establishing professional standards and examinations for medical licensing across the United States. The document was sent to Benjamin Lincoln, M.D., of Burlington, Vermont, and bears the annotation of Philip E. Milledoler. This item is not found in OCLC.