Lexington and Fayette County Medical Society records, 1869-1950, 1869 (bulk date)

Descriptive Summary

Title
Lexington and Fayette County Medical Society records, 1869-1950, 1869 (bulk date)
Creator
Lexington and Fayette County Medical Society (Ky.)
Extent
2 pieces.
Subjects
Scott, John W, 1876?-
Lexington and Fayette County Medical Society (Ky.)
Medicine--Societies, etc.
Physicians--Kentucky--Fayette County.
Fayette County (Ky.)--History.
Lexington (Ky.)--Clubs.
Bylaws.
Constitutions.
Minutes
Arrangement
Chronological arrangement.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
The Lexington and Fayette County Medical Society was organized in 1869.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of early records of the Society, including the original constitution, bylaws and membership list, along with some early minutes. Also included is the text of a speech given in 1950 by Dr. John W. Scott, which contains his reminiscences of the society.

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