Robert C. Wilson School of Pharmacy papers, 1905-1970

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Wilson, Robert Cumming, 1878-
Date:
1905-1970
Extent:
11.25 Linear Feet (11 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert C. Wilson School of Pharmacy papers, UA92-156, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection primarily consists of correspondence, publications, and writings documenting the School of Pharmacy and the Georgia Pharmacy Association.

Biographical / historical:

Although the UGA School of Pharmacy was founded in 1903, the first graduations didn't occur until 1908. The school was originally to be housed in Science Hall but in November of 1903 the building burned down. Terrell Hall was constructed on the site of the burned structure and the Pharmacy School moved into that building in June 1905. In 1907 Robert C. Wilson was appointed as an instructor and in 1924 he become the dean of the school and remained in that position until 1948. Through the years, Dean Wilson continually worked to improve the UGA pharmacy program and in 1926 it became one of the first four-year required pharmacy degrees in the nation.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Robert C. Wilson School of Pharmacy papers, UA92-156, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.