Honored Guests and Congratulations

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Certificate appointing Sir G. Sims Woodhead, Professor of Pathology, as representative of the University of Cambridge

Honored guests from medical schools in the United States and Europe were present at the dedication ceremonies. This certificate from the Registrary attests to the appointment of Sir G. Sims Woodhead (1855-1921), Professor of Pathology, as the representative of the University of Cambridge at the event.

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Certificate with the signatures of the distinguished physicians and medical school deans who were present as official delegates of their institutions

The distinguished physicians and medical school deans who were present as official delegates of their institutions all signed this certificate.

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Letter of congratulations to the Harvard Medical School from the Imperial University of Moscow

The Medical School received formal letters of congratulation on the opening of the new buildings from other medical schools in the United States and from institutions abroad, including this unusual greeting from the rector of the Imperial University of Moscow.

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Telegram from Sir William Osler to Charles W. Eliot

Although invited to the dedication, physician Sir William Osler—who had just been named Oxford's Regius Professor of Medicine—could not attend, but did telegraph his congratulations.

The Dedication Ceremonies
Honored Guests and Congratulations