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Leeds School of Medicine Union Commemoration Medal

Archive Object Item: LUA MED/14/2

Details

Type of record: Archive

Title: Leeds School of Medicine Union Commemoration Medal

Level: Item

Classmark: LUA MED/14/2

Original reference: Box 5 item 9 [Handlist 2a item 26][Deed Box]

Date(s): 1 Aug 1884

Size and medium: 1 medal, bronze

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/628695

Collection group(s): University Archive | Medical Collections

Description

Bronze medal, presented to Thomas Scattergood in commemoration of the union of the Leeds School of Medicine with the Yorkshire College on 1st August 1884.


Inscribed "Schola Medicinae Leodiensis A.D. 1831 Ins." on the back of the medal, with "In commemoration of the union with the Yorkshire College Aug, 1st, 1884" in the centre. Lettered edge reads: "Thomas Scattergood" , and there is a side portrait of John Hunter on the front.


Housed in medal box, with label on the base.

Physical characteristics

Object: width 52mm

Access and usage

Reproduction

Access

This material is not subject to restrictions under Data Protection or other relevant legislation that might limit access. However, other protections, such as donor conditions or conservation considerations, may still apply where advised.

Material in this collection may remain in copyright but further details are unknown. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available for tracing copyright status and ownership.

Physical and technical conditions

The lid of the medal box has become detached from the base.

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