An Act for Founding a Medical College in the City or Precincts of Baltimore for the Instruction of Students in the Different Branches of Medicine
Abstract
The Act passed by the Maryland State Legislature establishing the College of Medicine of Maryland, forerunner of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and first public medical school in the United States. It also marks the founding of what will come to be the University of Maryland, Baltimore.Description
Front paste-down contains Harry Friedenwald's bookplate and an inscription that reads "Presented to the University of Maryland May 1935 Harry Friedenwald."Keyword
College of Medicine of MarylandUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore. School of Medicine--History--19th century
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Medical colleges--Law and legislation--Maryland
Schools, Medical--Maryland