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

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ijatl tn Sean parktusmtl 'I' IS a foregone conclusion that I would cor- dially support any and all endeavors to pro- mote among medical students and the medical profession the highest regard for the Deans of medical schools. We Deans must stand together. I have been “(leaning’ for more than twenty-five years, therefore, my willingness to encourage any plan which will enhance an appreciation of the services of a Dean, or glorify his achievements is readily understood. Of course, I approve of the dedication of the Class Hook to the Dean of your medical school. It is gratifying to know that the efforts of your Dean to promote the welfare of the student body are appreciated by them. I join with you in expressing all good wishes for his continued success, one measure of which success is to have gained the cordial good-will of the Graduating ('lass of 1932. 3T HAS been my good fortune to travel many miles to educational meetings with Dr. William Parkinson, and to know him intimately I can truthfully say, that as I know him better, I appreciate more fully his sterling worth. The Department of Medicine of Temple University is very fortunate in having Dr. William Parkinson as Dean. Dean, Jefferson Medical College Dean. Hahnemann Medical College.

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Dr. fihisseU (Enmurll R. Rt’SSKLL II. CONWELL, founder of Temple Iniversitv, ns born near Worthington, Mass., on February 15, 1848. His father was a stonemason. Russell was educated at Wil-braham Academy, Mass., from which he graduated in 1859. In 1800 he went to Vale, determined to work his way through. His college work was interrupted by the Civil War, which he entered in 1802. as Captain of the company known as the “Mountain Roys.” He was promoted later to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. When the war ended Col. Conwell entered the Law School at Albany I niversitv, X. Y. He graduated and was admitted to the bar. In 1805, he moved to Minneapolis, establishing there the V. M. C. A. of Minneapolis. He was made Immigration Agent to Germany for the State of Minnesota, hut after several years in Europe, he returned to Boston where he opened a law office. This was in 1870. Due to the sudden death of I)r. (’onwell’s first wife he turned his attention to religion, closed his law office, and became the preacher in the Baptist Church in Lexington, Mass. He attended Newton Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1879, then moved to Philadelphia three years later where he took over Grace Baptist Church. With the aid of the congregation, construction was started on the new Baptist Temple in 1889. The building was completed in 1891. The first classes of 'Temple I niversitv were held in the basement of the Temple. They were evening classes consisting mainly of working people. 'There was no fee charged. 'The classes enlarged to such an extent that in 1888 the institution was chartered. At that time there were 590 students. Temple I niversitv, through Dr. Conwell’s wise guidance, started what was later to become the Samaritan Hospital, and also the Greathcart and Garretson Hospitals. Dr. Russell II. Conwell, “Philadelphia's foremost citizen.” was author, lecturer, philanthropist. He spoke during his career to approximately ten million people, and at such places as the 'Taj Mahal, India, Stockholm. Hong Kong, and Stratford-on-Avon. His most famous lecture, “Acres of Diamonds,” was delivered more than six thousand times. A Chautauqua lecturer from the inception of the movement, Dr. Conwell lectured every summer from June until late in August. He wrote many hooks, including notable biographies. Always a great lover of music and literature, he knew many famous characters in all lines of business and art. Dr. Conwell received many honors during his lifetime, including the Bok Award in 1928. He died December (j, 1925. He left a vacancy at his beloved school, which no one can ever fill. 7'if teen