Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ARTHUR C. MORGAN, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P. 1Professor of Applied therapeutics Temlpe University School of Medicine President, The Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania A RTHUR C. MORGAN, M.D., was born in Lost Creek, Schuylkill County, Penn sylvania, on November 14, 1869, of parents both of whom had emigrated from Wales. He received a common'school education, and first worked as a slate picker in the coal mines. Later he became a railroad telegrapher, and worked for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company for several years. Pursuing a course of night study under tutors, he prepared for entrance upon the study of medicine, was matriculated in the MedicO'ChL rurgical College of Philadelphia on October 1, 1894, and was graduated from that institU' tion on May 18, 1897, immediately entering the Philadelphia General Hospital (Blockley) as a resident physician, where he served for one year. Dr. Morgan located in Philadelphia, and at once became associated with his alma mater as an instructor in medicine, continuing until the merger with the University of Pennsyb vania. He remained as associate in medicine in the undergraduate department of the Uni' versity for three years, and also became associate professor in medicine in the Graduate School, continuing as a member of the staff for five years, at which time he resigned to become professor of applied therapeutics in the School of Medicine of Temple University, Phila' delphia -a chair he still retains. As sub'dean in medicine at the MedicO'Chirurgical College for several years, he was brought into close personal contact with a large number of students. He served for eighteen months in the United States Army, and was assigned to various camps as tuberculosis examiner. From his earliest days in medicine Professor Morgan has devoted himself to teaching, literary reviews, and hospital association, having served as visiting physician to the Phila' delphia General Hospital for nearly twenty'five years, in addition to the Frankford,$amari' tan, Garrettson, and other hospitals. He is also consulting internist to the Eastern State Penitentiary. Professor Morgan has been a member of the Philadelphia County Medical Society for nearly twenty'five years, has served on the board of directors, and was president of the society in 1925, when the epodvmaking action of securing its own home was consummated. Eight

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LUX BENIGNA r70 O THE Class of 1928: ( HWe know from the earliest history of Man of his constant desire for Light and Knowledge. The problem may change a little but the underlying motive continues the same. Since early days the Lamp of KnowL edge has been the emblem of the student. Temple University offers to all who enter her portals every opportunity to secure full training in fundamentals for their life work. As a class you have been highly favored by having been in close, intimate, personal contact with her founder, Russell H. Conwell. You caught the inspiration of his presence, you heard his voice, you accepted the challenge he gave to you so that you dare not be false to the example he set for you. Let your every act be worthy of the high calling of the medical profession. Seek after Truth and Light; let science replace empiricism; let there be friendly striving to exalt the virtues and subdue the vices: be true to the best promptings of your inner selves and you will find the life of a physician to be the pathway to fulfillment of your loftiest ambitions. Your friend and teacher, Seven

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He was a member of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association during the session of 1912 at Los Angeles, and has been a delegate to the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania for many years, always taking an active part in its transactions. He is a member of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Aesculapian Club of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Clinical Association, the Physicians' Motor Club, and the Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Susquehanna University in 1926. The Doctor is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a Mason, and belongs to a number of other fraternal bodies. He believes thoroughly in the necessity of organized medicine, and that by the proper activities of our county societies and the observance of medical ethics the practice of the healing art will be made more pleasant and profitable. In reciting these bald facts, the charm and lovableness of his character have not been touched upon. Professor Morgan has a remarkable memory, and it often affords amusement to his friends to hear him give the name, address, medical school year of graduation, office hours, and telephone number of nearly every physician he knows. He is popular with the alumni who studied under his direction, and is endeared to all his students, who have con' ferred upon him the sobriquet of Spicy”. His profound information on general topics is most illuminating, his sense of humor delightful, and his fund of anecdote inexhaustible. To the Members of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty'Eight, I say that in horn oring Professor Morgan by dedicating your Year Book to him you not only show your appre' ciation of him as a teacher and a man, but also do yourselves honor. You are to be con' gratulated in having been under his tutelage. S. A. S. Nine