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Volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh", relating to the institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons

 Fonds — Volume: Dc.1.5
Identifier: Coll-2291

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Scope and Contents

Manuscript volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh; In relation to The Recent Institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons", 1804. It contains a history of appointed professorships at the university since its founding; a history of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; a copy of meeting minutes of the College of Surgeons on the event of presenting their application for a professorship at the university. Volume signed by "R. Hamilton", "Edin[burgh] Novem[ber] 1804". On the last pages is a list entitled "State of the Number of Students, who have attended the Anatomical and Chirurgical Class, from October 1720 till October 1804; And of the sums they have probably expended by Dr. A. Monro Senior. Edin. 1805."

Dates

  • Creation: 1804-1805

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 volume

Additional Description

Previous reference

Dc.1.5

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by George Bayley in 1888. Fountain pen inscription in cover: "Presented to the University of Edinburgh by George Bayley [esq] 7 Randolph Crescent Sept.r 1888"; pencil inscription on fly-leaf: "George Bayley 7 Randolph Crescent".

Physical Description

Title on binding: "Case of the University of Edinburgh".

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh", relating to the institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons, 1804-1805
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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