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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy And Osteopathic Hospital: 48th And Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Historical Postcards (1908-2007)

Linen postcard of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Hospital, postmarked August 20, 1941.

The back of the postcard reads: "The million dollar buildings of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Hospital, 48th and Spruce Streets -- Philadelphia, Pa., are located in a great medical metropolis, where unsurpassed clinical facilities and opportunities insure contact with a wide range of different diseases for diagnosis and treatment. Catalog on request."

The school is now known as Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

Osteopathic Digest (March 1939), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The March 1939 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Fourth Year of Annual Giving Program Inaugurated
• Acknowledgments
• The Dean's Birthday Party
• Founders' Day Exercises
• The Faculty
• In Memoriam
• Scientific Supplement
• Alumni
• Prominent Alumni

Osteopathic Digest (December 1937), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The December 1937 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following artlcles:

• Tribute to a Founder
• The Osteopathic Premise and Introduction
• The Alumni
• Scientific Supplement
• The Faculty
• The Nurses
• The Student
• Trust Agreement Executed
• Alumni Changes

Osteopathic Digest (November 1936), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The November 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• The Covers-by Dely
• P. C. O. Headlines Of 1936
• Faculty Hold Important Meeting
• Scientific Supplement
• An Osteopathic Consideration of Certain Factors in Referred Pain by Dr. Frederick A. Long
• A Survey of Cosmetics Relative to their Toxicity by Prof. Russell C. Erb
• P. O. A. Elects Officers
• Dr. Ray F . English, President of New P. G . Class
• County Society Hears Dr. Gerdine of California
• Women's Auxiliary to Hold Annual Card Party
• Board Of Directors Announce Fifth Annual Charity Ball
• With the Alumni Association
• The Race is …

Osteopathic Digest (May 1936), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The May 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Cover-Conception of New Wings on College Building
• It's the Keystone
• The .Alumni Answer the Call
• Alumni Day Program
• Class Agents Appointed
• Forty-Fourth Commencement to Show Top Figures
• Ten Years of Institutional Growth
• The Graduate School
• P. C. O. Graduate Receives Amateur Radio License
• An Early Alumni Meeting
• I. S. O. O. Program
• Scientific Supplement
• P. C. O. Graduates Broadcasting
• Management to Feature Annual Review Course
• Dr. C. H . Muncie and Dr. Goodfellow Visit College and Hospital
• Athletics at the Convention
• Paul T. Lloyd Honored
• Neo Society Honors …

The Aesculapian, Vol.1 No.5, Associated Students Of The Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

Aesculapian (1935-1936)

Contents: Dr. Yale Castlio -- New Clinical College Becomes a Reality -- Seniors into Commencement -- Dean Swanson Addresses the Student Body -- Dr. Alma Kinney -- Lakeside Internes Appointed -- Organizations -- Migraine Headaches -- Sports -- Hospital News -- Faculty News -- Field Trip -- Class News -- The Aggressive College -- Thank You -- Clinic News -- Myopias -- Society of Neuropsychiatry -- Anxious Mother -- Description.

The Aesculapian, Vol.1 No.4, Associated Students Of The Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

Aesculapian (1935-1936)

Contents: Dr. Grover N. Gillum -- An Invitation -- Annual Children's Health Conference -- Faculty News -- Kansas City Wants Next A.O.A. Convention -- Still Going -- Organizations -- Honorary Fraternities -- Society of Neuropsychiatry -- Clinic News -- Medicine as Practiced by the Chinese -- New Treatment for Sea-Sickness -- Class News -- My School -- Spring Training -- Just Why Should Students Study -- And Even That Didn't Help -- Credit on Returns -- Facts at a Glance -- Hybridism or Full Bloodedness--Which? -- Myopias -- Bed Pan Pushers.

The Aesculapian, Vol.1 No.3, Associated Students Of The Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

Aesculapian (1935-1936)

Contents: Faculty Biography: Wallace M. Pearson -- Society of Neuropsychiatry -- College Examiners Make Annual Visit -- Student Council -- Organizations -- Honorary Fraternities -- Who Pays the Difference? -- "The Artificial Heart": Dead Man Brought Back to Life -- Baby Clinic -- Recent Visitors -- Class News -- Washington Invites Osteopathic Physicians -- All-College Dance Successful -- N.Y.A. Boys Busy Around Campus -- Kampus Kid -- Division of Fees -- Physician's Charges -- Myopias -- Facts -- How We Know Them.

Osteopathic Digest (January 1936), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The January 1936 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Cover-Two Notable Events
• Edgar O . Holden, A.B., D.O.
• Dean Holden and Dr. Thomas R. Thorburn Make Educational Announcement As To Future Of College
• Plans Completed for Gala Charity Ball and Dinner
• The Alumni Association's Fourteen-Year Plan
• Admiral Byrd Breaks Captain Cook's Record
• Scientific Supplement
• Rear Admiral Byrd with Pictures of His Recent Antarctic Expedition
• English Department Initiates Course in Public Speaking
• Women's Auxiliary
• Flashes
• The Axone

The Aesculapian, Vol.1 No.2, Associated Students Of The Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

Aesculapian (1935-1936)

Contents: Faculty Biography: Dr. August Andreas Kaiser -- Student Council News -- A Necessity -- Phi Sigma Gamma Praised by the Dean -- Another Local Osteopathic Hospital Opens -- Dissection Room Thoughts -- Organizations -- Honorary Fraternities -- Society of Neuropsychiatry -- Pick Your Favorite Food -- Clinical News -- Body and Mind? -- Osteopathy in Athletics -- Osteopathic Recognition -- Class News -- Alumni News -- Society Life in College -- Myopias -- Orthopedic Clinic -- Faculty News.

The Aesculapian, Vol.1 No.1, Associated Students Of The Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

Aesculapian (1935-1936)

Contents: Faculty Biography: Dean J.M. Peach -- Dr. Thomas R. Thornburn Visits Kansas City -- Student Council -- Greetings -- State Board Regulations and Schedule -- Fraternities -- Sorority -- Recent Visitor to College -- Honorary Fraternities -- Society of Neuropsychiatry -- Class News -- Clinic News -- Alumni News -- Cooperation -- Professionalism -- Research Department -- Library News -- Myopia's -- Faculty Notes.

Osteopathic Digest (November-December 1935), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The November-December 1935 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Cover- Christmas Greetings
• With the Editors
• Productive Study Habits
• Graduate School Announces Special Course in Podiatry
• Fourth Annual Charity Ball
• Has Physics any Fundamental Relationship to Osteopathy?
• Plans Completed for a Larger Museum
• Philadelphia Furnishes Educational Impetus to Graduates
• Neurone Society Holds Christmas Dance
• Scientific Supplement
• With the Nurses
• Osteopathy Acts as Host to A . A . U. Athletes
• The Axone
• The Dean's Christmas Message

The College News, Vol.1 No.2, Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

College News (1935)

Contents: New Clinic Head -- Federal Aid to Students -- Waddill to Wichita -- Field Day -- Large Freshman Class -- Too Much Class -- New Clinic Assistant -- Junior Officers Elected -- Three New Instructors -- Had Your Picture Taken? -- Fraternity News -- Sorority News -- Atlas Club -- Halliday Visits K.C.C.O.S. -- Attend the Dance -- Student Council Notes -- Congratulations -- Open Season on Freshmen -- Nonsense -- Matrimonial Bureau -- Join the A.O.A. -- News of the Hospital -- Private Empiracle Formulas.

The College News, Vol.1 No.1, Kansas City College Of Osteopathy And Surgery

College News (1935)

Contents: Thirty-One to Graduate from K.C.C.O.S. -- Sorority News -- Four K.C.C.O.S. Men Obtain Internships -- All-School Picnic -- DeRenni Operated On -- Class Elections To Be Held -- Fraternity News.

Osteopathic Digest (May 1934), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The May 1934 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Seventy-Five Seniors to Receive their Doctor of Osteopathy
• Polyclinic Program Has Been Carefully Planned
• Alumni Banquet June 2: Dinner, Golf and Dancing
• Seven Internes Elected and Two Second Year Residents Appointed
• P. O.A. Convention Draws Record Crowd
• Open House Eventful
• Dr. Pearson Addresses Student Body
• Phila. Record Librarians' Ass'n. Visit Hospital
• Junior Prom Proves Huge Success
• P. C. O. Planning Scientific Exhibit at Witchita, Kansas
• R. L. Fischer Re-Elected President of P. O. A.
• Research
• Reunion Time
• Junior Aid Auxiliary Organized to Maintain Baby Ward of Hospital
• Largest …

Osteopathic Digest (March 1933), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The March 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Charity Ball at Bellevue-Stratford a Huge Success
• Osteopathic Hospital and Its Clinics Broadcast over National Hook-up through Station WEAF of the N. B. C. to Hundreds of Listeners-in
• "Stick to Straight Osteopathy and Succeed"
• Philadelphia Social Event on NBC Network
• Kate Smith Captivates Crowd at Charity Ball
• Editorial
• Digesting the Telegrams Received at First Annual Charity Ball
• Dr. Fischer Announces P. O. A. Program
• Clinical Chatter
• Thirty-one Seniors to Take lntrne Examination
• Nurses' Training School Swamped with Applications
• Clinic Continues to Break All Records
• N. Y. C. Radiologist …

Osteopathic Digest (September 1932), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The September 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Progress, Keynote of Board Report to Contributors
• New Class Shows Higher Preliminary Training
• Alumni Planning Active Year
• Digesting the News
• Woman Travels 2,600 Miles to Reach Osteopathic Hospital
• H. WilIard Sterrett Wins Golf Tournament
• Dr. Paul T. Lloyd Announces New X-Ray Tube
• "If I Had My Life to Live Over Again''
• New Schedule for Pre-Natal Clinic
• Clinic Reorganizes with Increased Activity
• Women's Auxiliary Sew 657 Artic!es
• Training School Inducts Large Class
• Editorial
• The Spinal Column
• Dr. Ira Drew Comments on Infantile Paralysis
• Obstetrical Department Shows Increase
• Common Sense …

Osteopathic Digest (May 1932), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The May 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Drive For $50,000.00 Launched To Meet Present Needs
• Beaver College President to Address Seniors at Commencement
• Alumni Reunion Alumni Banquet Class Reunions June 4th
• Children's Clinical Director Visits The South
• Hospital Per Capita Reduced For Month Of March
• Alumni Golf Tournament to be Gala Affair
• Alumni Clinic Well Attended
• "Digesting the News"
• Final Examinations Commence May 16
• Hospital Per Capita Reduced For Month Of March
• P. C. O.'s Post-Graduate Course
• Editorial
• The Spinal Column
• The Philadelphia College Plan of Osteopathic Education
• Peroral Endoscopy
• Comparative Therapeutics in the Treatment …

Osteopathic Digest (April 1932), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The April 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• E. O. A. Convention Attracts Crowd
• A. O. A. Representative Visits College
• Prominent Men Elected to Board of Trustees
• Foot Clinic Crowded at Opening
• "Digesting the News"
• Dr. Frederick A. Long Named to Research Post
• Pediatric Society Furnishes County Program
• New Internes Announced
• "Post Grad" Curriculum Being Planned
• Red Figures Give Way to Black in Hospital
• Faculty Discuss Value of Osteogram
• "Connecticut Association President Visits College"
• Junior Prom Ready
• Prenatal and Obstetrical Care at P. C. O. Clinic
• Editorials
• The Spinal Column
• The Philadelphia College Plan of Osteopathic …

Osteopathic Digest (February 1, 1932), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The February 1, 1932 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Alumni Hold Annual Clinic
• Bolton Addresses County Society
• Chem. Students Hear Bancroft
• Blind OsteopathAddresses Lions
• New Fraternity Pledges
• "Dangerous Curves" Luncheon Topic
• Drexel Appoints Osteopathic Physician
• Wilmington Osteopaths Hear Dr. E. G. Drew
• Juniors Inspect State Hospital
• Alumni Association Notes
• Neo-Neurone Dance
• Professional Relationship Committee Appointed
• "Why Quit?"
• Morse to Speak to Chem. Society
• Everyone Must Eat!
• Minich Resigns Biology Position
• P. C. O. Gets Federal Recognition
• Digesting the News
• A History of Osteopathy
• The Spinal Column
• Editorial
• Surgery Made Simple
• The Following Doctors Have Paid Their …

Osteopathic Digest (January 1, 1932), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

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Osteopathic Digest (December 1, 1931), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The December 1, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Thorburn Speaks to Phila. Osteopaths
• Dr. Pennock in Auto Smash-up
• Coach Harman at Student Assembly
• Alumni to Hold Annual Clinic Day
• Dr. O. Galbreath Restores Sight
• Out-Patient O. B. S. Clinic to be Inaugurated
• Dr. Nelson Invited as Technique Speaker
• Dr. Frank Smith Drexel Doctor
• Dr. E. H. Fritsche Noted Osteopath, Dies
• 8th Annual Card Party Successful
• Registered Nurses Graduated Dec. 1st
• Wilmington Church Opens Free Osteopathic Clinic
• With the Editors
• Digesting the News
• A History of Osteopathy
• The Spinal Column
• The Case of the Month
• Who's …

Osteopathic Digest (November 1, 1931), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The November 1, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Duane Recipient of Many Civic Honors
• Faculty and Staff Meets
• Dr. Arthur D. Becker Visits our College
• A. A. Holds Spirited Meet
• County Society Hears Specialists
• Auxiliary to Hold Card Party
• Green Speaks at N. Y. Convention
• Neurones Give First Dance
• Deltas to Postpone Activities
• Coming Events
• Middle Atlantic Association Convenes
• Baldwin-Steriver Wedding
• Prescott Elected Frosh President
• Anniversary of N. J. Society
• Osteopaths Meet at Stroudsburg
• The Spinal Column
• Sterrett Heads Bureau Visual Education
• Library Receiving New Periodicals
• Dr. Vergara Speaks at Lancaster
• Green Speaks at Buffalo …

Osteopathic Digest (October 21, 1931), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The October 21, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• P. C. O. Re-Opens: 34th Year: 420 Students
• Exercises Mark Opening Day
• 154 Frosh Enter College
• The Class of 1935: 14 States Are Represented Here
• Hospital Association Holds Annual Meeting
• Faculty Members to Address Convention
• Ten New Nurses Begin Hospital Training
• Jersey Society Holds September Meeting
• County Society Plans October Meeting
• Elected President
• Dr. C. P. Snyder Honored at O. AND O. L. Convention
• Summer School Successful
• Upper Classes Elect Officers
• Honored!
• Student Physician Named
• Junior Class Organizes for Year
• Welcome 1935
• Faculty Changes and Additions for …

Osteopathic Digest (January 28, 1931), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The January 28, 1931 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Changes Effected in Hospital Management
• Notice!
• Visiting Lecturer
• "Taplinisms"
• Benefactor Reveals Characteristic Trait
• Juniata Bows to Osteopathy Courtmen
• Healthiest Baby Sought in College Clinic Contest
• Ohio Legislators to Inspect Phila. Institutions
• Infant Feeding Clinic to be Established
• Chas. L. Morris Elected to Board Membership
• County Society Advised on Legislative Methods
• Thinking Things Over
• Around the Campus
• Standardized Methods of Teaching Technique
• Facuity and Staff Meetings
• The When and Why of Surgery in Prostatism
• Who's Who
• The Prevention of Morbid States Following Childbirth
• Herpes Zoster
• Book Review
• January …

Osteopathic Digest (June 27, 1930), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The June 27, 1930 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• American Osteopathic Society of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology
• Welcome O. and O. L. Society
• 38th Commencement Held May 31st in College Auditorium
• Driving to Philadelphia?
• Musical Treat
• P. C. O. Graduates of any Year
• 1929-1930 Officials of American Osteopathic Association
• Address of Appreciation at the Bier of Dr. J. Ivan Dufur by Dr. O. J. Snyder
• Alumni Return for Annual Celebration
• Who's Who
• Philadelphia- As It Is
• Around the Campus
• College Inspected by New Jersey Medical Board
• Bring Your Clubs!
• Emma Greene Wood
• Electrocardiograph Features Recent Equipment Items …

Osteopathic Digest (March 3, 1930), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The March 3, 1930 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Thousands Attend Dedication of New College and Hospital Building
• Seen at the Dedication of the New Buildings
• George Washington's Birthday Assembly
• Hospital Dedicated with Plea for End of Factional Wars
• Am Fighting Common Disease Says Osteopaths' Speaker
• Reception Committee, Ladies' Auxiliary
• February Record Month in Dispensary
• Research Society
• Vice-Pres. of Board on Extended Trip
• Dr. Boyd Talks to Lions on Osteopathy
• A. O. A. Officers Confer with Local Committee
• Dr. Pennock to Address N. J. Society
• Osteopathy Downs Elizabethtown Five
• Magazine Subscriptions
• A Card Party
• Pictures of …

Osteopathic Digest (November 1, 1929), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The November 1, 1929 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• New College Building Ready November 11
• Pittsburgh Physician Speaks to Students
• Philadelphia County Osteopathic Society
• National Convention at Philadelphia
• Faculty to Discuss Problems in New College Auditorium
• Rhode Island Club
• Dr. E. G. Drew Addresses Surgeons on Post Operative Care
• Southern New Jersey
• Itinerary of Dr. Dufur's Trip
• Monongahela Valley Holds First Meeting
• O. W. N. A. Meets
• Technique Lectures
• Chem. Society
• Notice
• College Musicians Organize for Current Season
• College Calendar
• Central Pennsylvania Society
• Sacro-Iliacs
• Surgery
• Standardization of Method (continued from last issue)
• New College and Hospital …

Osteopathic Digest (October 1, 1929), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The October 1, 1929 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• Largest Matriculation in the History of the College
• 15 New Students Began Work September 19th
• Home Again
• Thirty-First Annual Convention of N. Y. State Osteopathic Society at Binghamton, October 18-19
• Phila. Planning for 1930 Convention
• Philadelphia County Osteopathic Society
• Dr. E. Jacobson Appointed Pathologist to Hospital
• The Founder's Impression of the New College Building
• Book Review
• New Board Member
• Annual Report of Board of Directos Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia
• Around the Campus
• Dr. S. MacCuen Smith
• Oscar John Snyder Awarded the Distinguished Service Certificate
• Sigma Sigma Phi …

Osteopathic Digest (February 1, 1929), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathy

Digest

The February 1, 1929 issue of the Osteopathic Digest includes the following articles:

• January 31st, Dinner Meeting of Leaders and Associates
• The A. O. A. and the P. C. O. Osteopathy's $1,030,000 Project
• Students to Participate in Campaign
• Organizations for Communities Outside Metropolitan Area
• Drop In at Campaign Headquarters
• On the Matter of Soliciting Funds
• Preliminary Statement of Campaign Organization Plans
• Plan of Canvass
• Special Gifts and Memorial Opportunities
• How Much Shall I Give the Campaign?
• Osteopathic Educational Methods
• Who's Who
• "Parents and the Pre-School Child"
• The Campaign
• For Prestige of the Profession
• Around the Campus
• A Letter and the …