Following World War I, Allied Laboratories published a series of posters celebrating the impact of the veterinary profession.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine can trace its origins to the aspirations of members of two societies committed to agriculture and animal welfare – the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The School’s ongoing commitment to animal productivity and wellness is notable in the accomplishments and careers of its deans, faculty members, and alumni. This exhibit highlights just a few of Penn Vet’s historical contributions and connections to these missions.
Follow the links on the Interactive Timeline below
1807: Dr. Benjamin Rush gives speech inspiring the founding of the Veterinary School
1879: PSPCA urges members to subscribe to a program to fund the Veterinary School
1882: Joshua B. Lippincott donates $10,000 to fund the Veterinary School
1884: The School of Veterinary Medicine is founded
1890: Leonard Pearson, VMD, graduates with the Class of 1890
1897-1909: Dr. Leonard Pearson serves as Dean until his untimely death
1911: Evan L. Stubbs, VMD, graduates with the Class of 1911
1914: The Vet School Large Animal Clinic treats 53 cattle and 27 pigs
1921: The number of cases at the Large Animal Clinic grows exponentially
1924-1925: Dr. Stubbs identifies avian influenza strain causing an outbreak in chickens
1937: Bolton Farm is established in Bucks County
1940: Martin M. Kaplan, VMD, graduates with the Class of 1940
1952: New Bolton Center is established
1961: Construction on Large Animal Hospital begins at New Bolton Center
Present: Penn Vet remains committed to promoting agriculture and animal welfare initiatives
A Legacy and a Promise was written by John E. Martin (V'66) in 1984 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
