Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing - Hahnoscope Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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exhibit sent to the XYorld's Fair, Chicago, 1893. A diploma granted to the College for the display says: An award is granted for the number and variety of speci- mens and the skill and patience demanded in the preparation of the cerebro-spinal nervous system of a human body, the only one of its kind in existence. The College l.ibrary, begun in 1867, now contains more than 15,000 bound volumes. This includes the priceless collections of the works of l'aracelsns 11493- 15-lll, among the most complete in the world, which represents fifty years' work of the late Dr. Constantine llering. So precious is this collection that it lies in a safe place in the fireproof vault. The works of Samuel llahnemann in the original llomeopathic journals of this and other countries are also among the collection. This is the most complete library of Homeopathic literaturt in the country. Xllith the opening of the College, a llispensary was organized in 1848, for the double purpose of giving the opportunity to the poor for llomeopathic treatment, and also to furnish clinics of the College with cases for practical instruction for students. Up to 1906, 758,229 cases were treated. ln 1923 the new Dispensary building was opened, which offered abundant and badly needed service for the increasing number of outpatients, as well as improved facilities for this line of medical teaching. This event marks a decided step forward for the Hospital. Hahnemann Hospital The charter was obtained April 20, 1850, for the Hospital, which was then located on Chestnut Street, near the Schuylkill River. Vincent Bradford was Presi- dent of the Hospital. In 1853 a Fair was given for the support of the Hospital and 352800 was raised. The Hospital remained in existence only two years, when it closed for want of sup- port. .-Xll furnishings and supplies were given to the Soldiers' Hospital during the War of Rebellion. After various attempts to re-establish a Hospital, a group of women held a meeting at the College in September, 1862, and an association for management of the Hospital was organized. The Faculty fitted up suitable rooms in the building in the rear of the College for reception of sick and wounded soldiers. The United States Government would not let soldiers who preferred Homeopathy go to this building for treatment, but many discharged soldiers were received and cared for. llowever, soon after the war the Hospital again closed. The Faculty of the College, feeling the need of a llospital for teaching pur- poses, originated a movement in 1869 for holding a large Fair at Horticultural llall. This was a great success. Seventeen thousand was made during the two weeks of the Fair. 9

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miie 'Y-' Y, Y T, Z asia. .1 al T .as f 41'-' CN 1. V- - 4..4-ff sl The Hahnemann Medical College was incorporated and organized in 1848, and is the oldest institution of its kind in existence. Under the first charter it was known as the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania. The three prominent founders were Dr. Constantine Hering, Dr. XValter XYilliamson and Dr. Jacob leancs. Dr. Hering had received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of VVll1'Zlllll'g' in 1826. Dr. .leanes and Dr. iVil- liamson were doctors of medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1867 there was a division between the newly-organized Hahnemann Medi- cal College of Philadelphia and the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsyl- vania. These two schools were rivals until 1869, when a reunion was effected, the consolidation taking place under the name of the Hahnemann Medical College ol' l'hiladelphia. The College advanced rapidly to its present high grade of efficiency and prosperity. ln 1894 the four-year course was enforced. The Museum of llahnemann College has long been an object of particular interest to graduates and teachers. lt was started in 1850, when the Faculty began the collection of morliid and normal anatomical specimens, which are the most complete in the country. All liranches of medicine can lie illustrated liy means of specimens of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, Zoology, materia medica and surgery. The world-famous dissection ot' the cerelmro-spinal nervous system hy llr. Rufus li. XYeaver is stored in the fireproof vault. The preparation was included in the 8

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In 1870 money was invested by Trustees of the Hospital and College to pur- chase property on Filbert Street above Eleventh. This was a brick building of five stories and contained thirty-five beds. It was the Old Soldiers' Hospital site. In 1871 it was formally opened, but incomplete. In 1886 it was completed. During this period 5-178 patients were treated. In 1880 the Hospital was found to be inadequate, the location and surroundings were poor, and so efforts were made to find a new site. There was constant dispute between College and Hospital as to whether there would be one management for both. This resulted in division again. The newly- elected Trustees of the College appointed a committee to secure a new lot for the College and Hospital buildings. The site on Broad Street, above Race, was found and purchased for 3103.666 and with this the construction of a new College and Hospital began. On November 6, 188-1, the cornerstone was laid by Grand Ofhcers of the Masonic Fraternities of Pennsylvania. Governor Robert Patterson made the address. In 1885 a meeting was held to again merge the two institutions into one cor- poration, and on May 16, 1885, the Charter was given, with the title of Hahneniann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia. The following year the Hahnemann Hospital Association was formed for the purpose of aiding in the erection and maintenance of the Hospital, and, as far as possible, assist in providing for needs and comforts of the patients. This Association raised 355000 in December, 1886. There were receptions, teas, garden parties and fairs. In 1887 this Association made plans for the fair held in Horticultural Hall and helped greatly with preparations for this international convention. In 1895 the Junior .Xuxiliary of the Hahnemann Hospital Association was formed. This group was composed of younger members, daughters and friends, their purpose being to raise funds and to look after the interests of the children. Many donations were received of toys, pictures, books and the like. The Children's Homeopathic Hospital asked to merge with Hahnemann Medi- cal College and Hospital on condition that there be a ward for children. The new building for the College was completed and opened for inspection. It was dedicated September 21, 1886. In 1887 the first Hospital building opened, which contained thirty beds, and was provided with an Outpatient Department, a steam heating plant and an elec- trical plant. A fter the Johnstown Hood in 1889 the Hospital Staff was the first to offer its service to Governor Beaver. .X branch dispensary was established in that community and 30-1-0 patients were treated. 10