Escuela Nacional de Medicina (Mexico) Records,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-690-BC
Scope and Content
The Escuela Nacional de Medicina records contain internal and external materials both from and about the School of Medicine in Mexico City. The collection is broad, and at times random in scope, containing materials from the years 1825-1893. The majority of the collection is both internal and external correspondence from and to Medical School officials. In addition to the correspondence, the collection contains school records, grades, library records, police records, bookkeeping, student examinations, school regulations and printed material including newspaper clippings, announcements, invitations and government directives.
Dates
- 1825-1893
Language of Materials
Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Institutional History
In 1579, the first university 'course' on European medicine was offered on the American continent. It was here at the Real y Pontificia Universidad de M?xico in Mexico City that the teaching of European medicine in the Americas would initially occur. Following European methods of instruction, the medical techniques taught at the University changed little over the first few centuries. After Mexican independence, the University officially changed its name to the Universidad de M?xico which housed the Instituto de Ciencias M?dicas. The first director of the Institute was Casimiro Liceaga, while Manuel Carpio, Pedro Escobedo, Pedro del Villar and Jos? Mar?a Ben?tez were his teaching colleagues. In 1854, the Institute moved from its initial location to the Santo Domingo building and was renamed the School of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). During the twentieth century the school was lead by multiple directors, including Jos? M. V?rtiz, Leopoldo R?o de la Loza, Raf?el Lucio, Franciscio Ortega, Manuel Carmona y Valle, and Eduardo Liceaga.
Extent
1 box ( 1 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection contains material related to the Mexican National School of Medicine during the years 1825-1893. The school is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and is the oldest European medical school in North or South America.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Escuela Nacional de Medicina (Mexico) Records, 1825-1893
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Dylan Miner
- Date
- ©2002
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 690 BC::Escuela Nacional de Medicina (Mexico) Records)//EN" "nmu1mss690bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu