The Aesculapian Medical Society was established in 1903. African American Physicians, dentists, and pharmacists originally banded together in Indianapolis around the turn of the 20th century when the Marion County Medical Society refused admission to blacks. The group became more firmly established in 1929 when Dr. Edwin Moten took over leadership of the group. It is named after the ancient god of medicine and healing. The record book contains handwritten notes from meetings, including members names beginning January 13, 1948 and ending October 4, 1983. Blank pages in the book were not scanned.
Aesculapian Medical Society Records, 1948-1983
