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Proposal to move the School of Medicine to Richmond, 1920 - 1922

 File
Identifier: RG-17-1-32

Scope and Contents

This file contains articles, reports, and other collected writings focused on the proposed relocation of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to Richmond, VA. In 1921, a state-appointed commission recommended that the UVA School of Medicine be moved to Richmond. This recommendation was prompted by a debate over the best setting for a medical school--a small town like Charlottesville, or a larger city like Richmond. Before the Virginia General Assembly met to vote on the recommendation, UVA waged a fierce campaign to preserve the medical program as it was. The University mobilized alumni, recruited powerful political allies, and printed persuasive literature, such as that found in this file. The campaign ultimately succeeded, and the General Assembly decided in favor of leaving the School of Medicine at UVA.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 - 1922

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the materials in this subseries.

Extent

From the Collection: 71 Linear Feet (11 Records boxes, 76 document boxes, and (approximately) 22 linear feet of bound material.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository

Contact:
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States