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Story September 29, 1883

The Indianapolis Journal

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

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Indiana Medical College opened yesterday with record attendance. Lectures by Drs. Marsee, Walker, Wright, Harvey on anatomy, nervous system, medicine absurdities, gynecology; surgical clinics followed. Class from multiple states; promising year ahead.

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Opening of the Indiana Medical College.

The Indiana Medical College opened, yesterday, with a larger attendance than on any previous opening.

Dr. Joseph Marsee made the opening address, welcoming the students, and giving the first lecture of the opening course on "human anatomy."

Dr. I. C. Walker gave the next lecture on "The general relations of the nervous system to the animal economy,"

and Dr. C. E. Wright followed on "The absurdities of popular and indiscriminate medicine."

In the afternoon, Dr. T. B. Harvey lectured on "The history of gynecology," and was followed by Drs. Comingor and Marsee, with surgical clinics, including the hair-lip operation.

The class includes representatives from Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois, and the year bids fair to be one of the most successful in the history of the college.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Medical College Opening Lectures Human Anatomy Nervous System Gynecology Surgical Clinics

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Joseph Marsee Dr. I. C. Walker Dr. C. E. Wright Dr. T. B. Harvey Drs. Comingor

Where did it happen?

Indiana Medical College

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Key Persons

Dr. Joseph Marsee Dr. I. C. Walker Dr. C. E. Wright Dr. T. B. Harvey Drs. Comingor

Location

Indiana Medical College

Event Date

Yesterday

Story Details

The Indiana Medical College opened with larger attendance than previous years. Lectures included Dr. Marsee on human anatomy, Dr. Walker on the nervous system, Dr. Wright on popular medicine absurdities, Dr. Harvey on gynecology history, and surgical clinics by Drs. Comingor and Marsee including hair-lip operation. Class from Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois; year expected successful.

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