6. Receipts, 1862-1863
Scope and Contents
The collection, including minutes, reports, correspondence,
construction specifications, contracts, and related
material, documents the work of the Building Committee,
1861-1864, and the construction of the Hall of the College
of Physicians of Philadelphia. Most of this material was
produced by Isaac Hays, chairman of the committee.
Notable items include the Building Committee's minute book,
24 February 1862-2 February 1864, which contains details of
all alterations to the construction plans and decisions of
the Committee on matters of interior design and furnishing;
the final report of the Committee, 2 February 1864,
containing a lengthy history of the College's decision to
build and fund raising efforts; a deed poll, dated 20 May
1863 and signed by Mary W. A. Mütter, attesting to her
satisfaction with the building; and correspondence with
architect James H. Windrim and local contractors, including
Michael Errickson, concerning estimates and costs of the
work.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1863
Creator
- From the Collection: College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Building Committee (Organization)
Full Extent
From the Collection: .4 Linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
