The Johns Hopkins Medical History Club Fiftieth Anniversary Commemoration Program.

EASTMAN, Dr. Nicholson J.; Dr. Harry Friedenwald; Dr. Howard A. Kelly et al.

$650.00

Item Number: 115381

Rare original program from the fiftieth anniversary commemoration of the foundation of the John Hopkins Medical History Club. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated with engravings and five tipped-in photographs, ribbon bound in. Housed in a custom chemise case. In fine condition.

The John Hopkins Medical History Club was founded on November 10,1890 by Dr. William Osler, Dr. William H. Welch, Dr. Howard A. Kelly and a group of thirty Hopkins physicians. The club stimulated a great deal of interest in the history of medicine and produced a variety of valuable studies. The present program commemorating the club's fiftieth anniversary contains opening remarks by Dr. Nicholas J. Eastman, reminiscences from Dr. Howard A. Kelly, and a history of the club's early days by Dr. William G. MacCallum.