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Booklet, Bishop University Medicine Faculty, 1893-1894

Cover page of a University of Bishop’s College booklet, black ink on sepia paper. A semicircular banner at the top reads “University of Bishop’s College”. Below the banner is the coat of arms of the University of Bishop’s College. The coat of arms is encircled by the words “Espiscopi Collegium De Lennoxville”. The following text is displayed under the coat of arms: “23rd Annual Announcement Of the Faculty of Medicine Session 1893-1894 The Geo. Bishop Engraving and Printing Company, Montreal”

This booklet announces the 23rd annual session of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bishop’s College in Montreal. It includes a chapter on the admission of women to the medical program, stating that they are able to adapt to the requirements of the program. Maude Abbott is mentioned as the only female student to have obtained honours in medicine at Bishop’s College. An engraving of the university’s Faculty of Medicine building, built in Montreal in 1871, is shown on the last page of the booklet.