Dundee Medical Society

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  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 63
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1864-1987
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 0.02 linear metres
  • Digital Content

Scope and Content

Minutes 1864-1871; roll of members 1864; 'Dundee Medical Club: A Short History' c 1987.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Dundee Medical Society was formed in 1864. The object of the society was to receive communications on medicine and surgery and to hold meetings to converse on medical topics, to provide the members with the means of procuring books and periodicals and to promote professional improvement by any other means. The society lapsed c.1871, and was reconstituted in 1882 as the Dundee Medical Club. The primary purpose of this body was to provide opportunities for practitioners to socialise.

Access Information

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Note

The Dundee Medical Society was formed in 1864. The object of the society was to receive communications on medicine and surgery and to hold meetings to converse on medical topics, to provide the members with the means of procuring books and periodicals and to promote professional improvement by any other means. The society lapsed c.1871, and was reconstituted in 1882 as the Dundee Medical Club. The primary purpose of this body was to provide opportunities for practitioners to socialise.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The records are on paper

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Accruals

Not expected

Related Material

MS 61 British Medical Association: Dundee Branch MS 62 Dundee Clinical Club MS 64 Forfarshire Medical Association

Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

MS 63