1 100 2 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/3c2980f1c9182becca91a3243377092e.jpg cae466f504d34467a5d23753cdc287eb Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 766 Height 726 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harvard Medical School. Office of the Dean. Records, 1828-1904 (inclusive), 1869-1874 (bulk). Series 00266 Description An account of the resource The records of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine are the product of the administrative activities of the Deans of Harvard Medical School, during the years 1828-1904. The collection consists of correspondence, petitions, reports, financial records, and certificates and chronicles education, administration, and committee activities at Harvard Medical School. Correspondence from Harvard University President Charles Eliot and the Harvard Corporation is contained in the collection, including a letter from Eliot outlining medical education reforms at the institution. Correspondence and petitions relating to the admission of women and blacks, in particular the case of Martin Delany, is included in the collection as well. The collection also contains records relating to the Medical School’s relocation to facilities on Boylston Street in Boston, Mass. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from the Massachusetts Colonization Society to the Medical Faculty of Harvard College Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 Massachusetts Colonization Society (author) Laing, Daniel, Jr. Snowden, Isaac H. Description An account of the resource This letter from Holmes&rsquo; tenure as dean of Harvard Medical School relates to the education of two African-American students, Daniel Laing, Jr., and Isaac H. Snowden. The Massachusetts Colonization Society promoted the education of Laing and Snowden, planning to send them out to practice in the Republic of Liberia. <p>Laing, Snowden and a third student, Martin Robison Delany, enrolled during the winter term in 1850 but were forced to withdraw following a protest by some of the Medical School students. Both Laing and Snowden went on to pursue medical studies at Dartmouth.</p> Abstract A summary of the resource. Letter from the Massachusetts Colonization Society requesting the admission of African-American students Daniel Laing, Jr. and Isaac H. Snowden Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Massachusetts Colonization Society Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1850 November 01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Harvard Medical School. Office of the Dean. Records, 1828-1904 (inclusive), 1869-1874 (bulk). RG M-DE01 Series 00266 (AA1), box 4, f. 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 manuscript letter (1 page) Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DigID0002162 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. From the Archives of Harvard Medical School correspondence Exhibit: The Scalpel and the Pen Harvard Medical School Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/4a3fd830907c4ca1623579693e870dbb.jpg 95b2b3178ddfc974333a46fa531e3324 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 431 Height 700 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/170b99af2dbdb8510095c7720f2b2d48.jpg 7cabf2190ae5fa302b32d795d5d8b006 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 867 Height 700 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/e0345e90d72076fa69facde0e08597ad.jpg 971429fd376f07ddf78514f0a84e9936 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 438 Height 700 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harvard Medical School. Office of the Dean. Records, 1828-1904 (inclusive), 1869-1874 (bulk). Series 00266 Description An account of the resource The records of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine are the product of the administrative activities of the Deans of Harvard Medical School, during the years 1828-1904. The collection consists of correspondence, petitions, reports, financial records, and certificates and chronicles education, administration, and committee activities at Harvard Medical School. Correspondence from Harvard University President Charles Eliot and the Harvard Corporation is contained in the collection, including a letter from Eliot outlining medical education reforms at the institution. Correspondence and petitions relating to the admission of women and blacks, in particular the case of Martin Delany, is included in the collection as well. The collection also contains records relating to the Medical School’s relocation to facilities on Boylston Street in Boston, Mass. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Charles Eliot to Calvin Ellis Subject The topic of the resource Eliot, Charles W. Ellis, Calvin Correspondence Harvard Medical School Description An account of the resource In this letter to Calvin Ellis, the dean of Harvard Medical School, President Eliot outlines several key factors in his proposed educational reforms: a three-year course sequence; examinations, partly written, in each department; familiarity with dissection; and attendance for at least two terms. These changes were all in place by the opening of the term in the fall of 1871. Abstract A summary of the resource. Letter from President Charles Eliot to Calvin Ellis concerning his proposed education reforms Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eliot, Charles W. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1871 February 26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Harvard Medical School. Office of the Dean. Records, 1828-1904 (inclusive). 1869-1874 (bulk). RG M-DE01. Series 00266. Box 5, folder 9. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <p>An online guide to the collection is available. Click <a href="http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HMS.Count:med00110">here.</a></p> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 manuscript letter (3 pages) Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DigID0002469-0002471 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. From the Collections of the Harvard Medical Library Charles William Eliot correspondence Exhibit: A Broad Foundation Harvard Medical School