American Medical College of Saint Louis Medical Diploma 1877

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This is an important historical medical document. The American Medical College of Saint Louis Missouri was chartered May the 28th. 1873. This Diploma is among the first awarded in 1877 to "F.M. White the 24th. day of May 1877" The American Medical College was the beginning of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine when "The education of physicians at Washington University began in 1891. Under an ordinance enacted April 14, 1891, establishing a Medical Department of Washington University, the St. Louis Medical College (an independent medical college in St. Louis) was brought under the wing of the well-established University. The faculty of the college eagerly agreed to the union, stating "Most of the great medical schools of the world have always been integrant departments of universities, and the examples which America furnishes give added testimony to the fructifying influence of the contact of students and teachers of professional schools with the workers in universities." Eight years later, the Missouri Medical College (another independent college in the city) also joined Washington University, and thus the two most famous medical colleges in the city were merged with the University"

The Diploma measures 17in. by 23 1/2in. and includes shipping in a protective tube. Note: There is a small hole in the Diploma above the Seal. This 130 year old Historical Medica Diploma may be returned any time for a full refund.

Item ID: 2498

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Historical Medical Diploma