Doctor of Pharmacy Certificate

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Doctor of Pharmacy Certificate

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2023.4.2

Description

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Doctor in Pharmacy, P.D., of Frank William Cast in a golden frame

Context

This framed Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) diploma certifies that, as of May 11, 1905, Frank William Cast has engaged "...four years in the drug or apothecary business...attended the required courses of instructions, passed an examination in Theory and Practice of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materia Medica, Botany, and Pharmacognosy, and is deemed qualified to deal in Drugs and prepare and dispense Medicines..." thus earning a Doctor of Pharmacy, (P.D.) degree. Until its change to the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1921, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy awarded P.D. certificates upon completion of required courses and work experience. This certificate is signed by significant PCP educators, including Joseph P. Remington, Ph.m and Henry Kraemer, Ph.D.

Category

PCP memorabilia

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2023.4

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Date made

May 11, 1905

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame

Height

17 in

Width

22 in