West London Medico-Chirurgical Society
TitleWest London Medico-Chirurgical Society
ReferenceMS0161
Level of descriptionfonds
Date1886-1908
Admin./ biographical historyThe West London Medico-Chirurgical Society was formed in 1882 on the proposal of Charles Robert Bell Keetley (FRCS). The society was formed at a meeting held at the West London Hospital on Friday 28th July 1882, attended by approximately 50 medical men. The first meeting of the society was on Friday 6th October 1882, with the inaugral address given by Dr Hart Vinen, the first President. The purpose of the society was for the cultivation and promotion of the science and practice of medicine, and was for the use, advantage and association of medical men of the district of west London.
In May 1884, the Society announced a annual lecture to be called the Cavendish Lecture. It was named the Cavendish Lecture because of the association in the area of Henry Cavendish (1731-1810). Distinquished men of the day were invited to give the lecture, mostly on clinical subjects related to medicine and surgery, with occasional lectures on related subjects.
In June 1884 the Society resolved to publish their Proceedings. Later, in 1896, this became the West London Medical Journal, edited by Mr Percy Dunn, and was published on a quarterly basis.
In September 1885 the Society proposed the formation of a library, where the Proceedings of the Society could be accessed by all members. A special meeting was held in February 1886 resulting in the formation of the Library and a Library Committee.
The society contained Honorary members and Members. The affairs of the society were carried out by a governing body of thirty three members, including a President, six honorary vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, two Secretaries, an editor of the Journal, an Editorial Secretary, a Librarian and twelve other Members.
In May 1884, the Society announced a annual lecture to be called the Cavendish Lecture. It was named the Cavendish Lecture because of the association in the area of Henry Cavendish (1731-1810). Distinquished men of the day were invited to give the lecture, mostly on clinical subjects related to medicine and surgery, with occasional lectures on related subjects.
In June 1884 the Society resolved to publish their Proceedings. Later, in 1896, this became the West London Medical Journal, edited by Mr Percy Dunn, and was published on a quarterly basis.
In September 1885 the Society proposed the formation of a library, where the Proceedings of the Society could be accessed by all members. A special meeting was held in February 1886 resulting in the formation of the Library and a Library Committee.
The society contained Honorary members and Members. The affairs of the society were carried out by a governing body of thirty three members, including a President, six honorary vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, two Secretaries, an editor of the Journal, an Editorial Secretary, a Librarian and twelve other Members.
Scope and ContentTwo volumes of minutes of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society 1882-1892 and 1899-1908.
Extent2 volumes
LanguageEnglish
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Related objects
Further minutes of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society are held at the Hammersmith and Fulham Archives and Local History Centre. This includes Volume 2 (Oct 1892 - Feb 1899), Volume 4 (Jan 1908 - Jun 1914), Volume 5 (Jun 1914 - Apr 1923) and Volume 6 (Apr 1923 - Jan 1930).
Further minutes of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society are held at the Hammersmith and Fulham Archives and Local History Centre. This includes Volume 2 (Oct 1892 - Feb 1899), Volume 4 (Jan 1908 - Jun 1914), Volume 5 (Jun 1914 - Apr 1923) and Volume 6 (Apr 1923 - Jan 1930).
NotesCorporate archives
Persons keywordWest London Hospital
SubjectLondon, UK, Medical sciences, Surgery
