The social history of the Eighth International Medical Congress, held in Copenhagen, August, 1884 / by D. Bryson Delavan.

  • Delavan, D. Bryson (David Bryson), 1850-1942
Date:
1885
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Credit: The social history of the Eighth International Medical Congress, held in Copenhagen, August, 1884 / by D. Bryson Delavan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    the royal family, was as creditable to themselves as it was complimentary to the science which they thus honored. Upon the efforts of the medical profession of Denmark, and also of Norway and of Sweden, it would be impossible to bestow suffi- cient praise. No one who was not actually present could appreciate the untiring energy and the en- thusiastic devotion displayed by the distinguished President of the Congress, Professor Panum, by the officers of the various sections, and by all who were in any way responsible for the success of the meeting and the happiness of its guests. By no means the least delightful feature of the Congress was the attention shown by the ladies of Copenhagen to the ladies who, in many instances, accompanied the visiting members. A regular committee of entertainment had been appointed, and, as soon as it was known that a lady from abroad had reached the city, she was immedi- ately called upon, and every arrangement made for her comfort and pleasure. At as many as possible of the large entertainments, the ladies were invited, and they attended them in large numbers, thus add- ing greatly to their brilliancy and success. There were certain times, however, such as during the daily business sessions, and on the occasion of the
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